NNN Conference 2023

Agenda

The 14th Annual NNN Conference took place 19-21 September 2023 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, discussing the theme "Reaching new frontiers - powering a new generation of leadership and cross-sectoral collaborations to end NTDs".

Video recordings and the conference report will be made available shortly.

Day 0 - Monday, 18 September

18:00-19:30 - Regional Meeting for Africa

Day 1 - Tuesday, 19 September

9:00-10:45 - Opening Plenary

11:15-12:45 - Rapid Fire Plenary Session

14:15-15:45 - Workshop Session 1 (3x90mins Workshops)

16:30-18:00 - Workshop Session 2 (3x90mins Workshops)

18:00-19:30 - Storytelling Lab for NTDs

Day 2 - Wednesday 20 September

8:30-10:30 - NNN Working Group Meetings

11:00-12:30 - NNN Working Group Meetings (some of these sessions will run longer than 90 minutes)

12:45-16:00 - Skin NTDs Summit

14:15-15:45 - NNN Working Group Meetings

16:30-18:00 - Workshop Session 3 (3x90mins Workshops)

18:00-19:00 - YOUTH LED PANEL - Discussion-Demand-Generation: The role of youth in creating a movement to end NTDs

19:00 - Drinks Reception

Day 3 - Thursday 21 September

8:30-10:30 - NNN Working Group Meetings

11:15-12:45 - Workshop Session 4 (3x90mins Workshops)

14:15-15:45 - Rapid Fire Plenary Session

16:00-17:00 - Closing Plenary

Post-Conference partner event - Friday 22 September

*same location, NNN attendees are cordiallly invited to participate

USAID Global Event: For all to thrive: NTD Progress, Challenges and Learning - register here

Conference theme

The theme "Reaching new frontiers - powering a new generation of leadership and cross-sectoral collaborations to end NTDs", is reflecting NNN's commitment to cross sectoral collaborations and partnerships centering endemic voices in the fight against NTDS. It stands on the pillars of the WHO NTD Roadmap and also forms the basis of our sub-themes:

  • Addressing social determinants of health
  • Advancing health equity for hard-to-reach communities(to include gender, disability, refugees, IDPs)
  • Building evidence for action
  • Communication / Advocacy 
  • Cross-sectoral streams 
  • Health systems strengthening & capacity building
  • Mental health NTDs and quality of life
  • Technological innovation & solution

Conference location

The NNN 2023 Conference took place 19-21st September 2023 at the Hyatt Regency, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.  

Select sections of the conference were also be available for virtual participants.