On November 11-12, 2024, the '2024 World Bio Summit' to be held in Songdo, Incheon

The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on the 21st that, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), it will hold the "2024 World Bio Summit" at the Songdo Convensia in Incheon on November 11-12, under the theme "Future Investment for a Safe and Healthy Next Decade."

Now in its third year, the World Bio Summit is an international event where leaders in the bio sector?including health ministers and vice ministers from around the world, heads of international organizations, representatives of vaccine and bio companies, and experts?gather to discuss global agendas in vaccines and biotechnology. Registration for the event has been open since the 14th via the official website, and the summit will be broadcast live worldwide on the 2024 World Bio Summit YouTube channel.

During the summit, three sessions will share recent trends such as innovative research and development after the COVID-19 pandemic, establishment of stable global supply chains, and strengthening bio capabilities, while discussing global cooperation strategies in each field. Additionally, a special session will address ways to improve vaccine accessibility and enhance lifecycle immunization.

Throughout the event, side events including expert seminars and meetings will be held based on cooperation with international organizations and groups such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), UNITAID, International Vaccine Institute (IVI), the Light Foundation, and HealthAI. A "Global Business Lounge" will also be set up to support expanded collaboration among international organizations, global companies, foreign health ministries, and domestic bio companies.

Minister of Health and Welfare Cho Kyu-hong stated, "This event will serve as an important platform for discussing preparedness and cooperation against global health threats."

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