Infectious Disease
Modelling Conference 2024
November 6-8, 2024
Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Thailand
News:
| 21 October 2024 | Poster applications are still welcome! https://idmconference.net/abstract-submission/ |
| 26 August 2024 | Late breaking abstract submission is open! https://idmconference.net/abstract-submission |
| 16 July 2024 | Pre-conference workshops are open for registration! https://idmconference.net/workshops/ |
| 22 May 2024 | We are working with the Infectious Disease Modelling journal (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/infectious-disease-modelling) to invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to a special issue focused on advancing infectious disease modelling and its application to health policy in LMICs. (https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/infectious-disease-modelling/call-for-papers/advancing-infectious-disease-modelling-to-inform-health-decision-making-in-low-and-middle-income-countries/) |
Background:
The Infectious Disease Modelling Conference 2024 places a special emphasis on infectious disease modelling that informs health policymaking. This three-day conference provides a unique platform to share the latest ideas, data, methods, models and insights with academics, researchers, health professionals and policymakers worldwide, with a focus on addressing the specific challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Key Objectives:
1. Latest Development in Infectious Disease Modelling: Highlight cutting-edge research, methodologies, and breakthroughs that shape our understanding of infectious disease dynamics.
2. Policy Relevance: Engage policymakers in evidence-based discussions to inform public health decisions. Bridge the gap between research and practical implementation.
3. Strengthening LMIC Capacity: Explore strategies to enhance infectious disease modeling capabilities in LMICs, considering resource constraints and unique epidemiological contexts. Empower researchers and practitioners in these regions.
4. Region-Specific Challenges: Discuss modeling approaches that account for the diverse population structure, urbanization, and cultural factors prevalent in specific geographical regions and contexts.
5. Equitable Access to Modeling Tools: Promote the adoption of methodologies and share best practices to ensure that all countries can benefit from advanced infectious disease modeling development.
Conference Highlights:
- Research Studies: Engage with presentations on disease modeling efforts, where experts will share their latest findings, highlight successes, discuss challenges, and delve into valuable lessons learned.
- Panel discussion: Researchers and policymakers will share their experiences and discuss how infectious disease modeling informs decision-making. Explore strategies to prepare for future pandemics, including “Disease X.”
- Collaboration and Networking: Connect with fellow participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross-country and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Capacity Building Opportunities: Organized sessions to empower early-career researchers and practitioners to share their insights in modeling infectious diseases. Early career networking sessions provide a platform to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build lasting partnerships in the career paths.
Who Should Attend:
- Researchers and Practitioners: Learn from global experts and contribute your insights.
- Health Officials and Policymakers: Understand the role of modeling in shaping public health policies.
- Students and Early Career Scientists: Exposure to cutting-edge research and networking opportunities.
Join us in Bangkok as we collectively advance infectious disease modeling and work towards a healthier future for all.
Organizer:
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI)
Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Thailand
Info about HKJCGHI: https://www.med.hku.hk/en/news/press/20231115-HKJCGHI
The conference is also supported by Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H) and School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong (HKUSPH).
Important Dates
Call for Proposals
- Call for proposals for organized sessions: May 15 – July 22
- Evaluation of proposals for organized sessions: July 23 – July 31
- Announcement of selected proposals: August 1
Call for Abstract
- Call for abstracts: May 15 – August 7
- Abstract evaluation: August 8 – August 30
- Announcement of selected abstracts: August 31
Call for Late Breaking Abstracts
- Call for research abstracts and ECR sandbox abstracts: August 26 – September 26
- Evaluation of abstracts: September 27 – October 9
- Announcement of selected abstracts: October 10
Conference Registration
- Open for conference registration for individual participants: May 15 – October 30 (Early bird rates available until October 4)
- Open for conference registration (companies or organizations): May 15 – October 30
- Confirmation of registration: July 15 – October 30 (Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment)
- Registration fee payment: July 15 – October 30
Pre-conference Workshop Registration
- Open for workshop registration: July 15 – October 30 (first-come, first-served)
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEE
| Workshops | Workshop registration fee |
| Causal inference for public health evaluation in outbreaks, 08:30-12:30, Nov 5 |
US$ 50 THB 1,850 |
| Building regional capacity in infectious disease modelling: Shared insights, challenges, opportunities, 08:30-12:30, Nov 5 |
US$ 50 THB 1,850 |
| Economic-epidemiological modelling with DAEDALUS Explore, 13:30-17:30, Nov 5 |
US$ 50 THB 1,850 |
| Understanding, evaluating, and improving forecasts of infectious disease burden, 13:30-17:30, Nov 5 |
US$ 50 THB 1,850 |
MAIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEE
| MAIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEES | EARLY BIRD RATE | REGULAR RATE |
| GOVERNMENT/ACADEMIA/CHARITIES | Before October 5 |
October 5 and onwards |
| Participant from government/academia/charities in lower-income countries | US$64 THB 2,368 |
US$80 THB 2,960 |
| Participant from government/academia/charities in lower-middle-income countries | US$200 THB 7,400 |
US$250 THB 9,250 |
| Participant from government/academia/charities in high-income or upper-middle-income countries | US$520 THB 19,240 |
US$650 THB 24,050 |
| PROFIT ORGANISATIONS | ||
| Participant from for-profit organisations | US$960 THB 35,520 |
US$1200 THB 44,400 |
| STUDENT | ||
| Student from lower-income countries | US$32 THB 1,184 |
US$40 THB 1,480 |
| Student from lower-middle-income countries | US$100 THB 3,700 |
US$125 THB 4,625 |
| Student from high-income or upper-middle-income countries | US$260 THB 9,620 |
US$325 THB 12,025 |
| Proof of student status is required. |
* The registration fee is determined by the country or region where the reported affiliation is located. For example, the registration fee for participants from government/academic/charities in high-income or upper-middle-income countries should apply to participants who work in The University of Hong Kong, regardless of their countries of origin.