Programming
CSID Network hosts an annual in-person member convening to share learnings, foster new collaborations, and grow the relationships needed to run a sustainable and impactful network. The next network convening will be held in Thailand in July 2025. Additionally, we support regional CSID communities of practice and partner with allied communities of practice.
Calendar
Upcoming
June 12, 2025
AI & Infrastructure for CSID: Balancing Innovation, Equity, and Sustainability
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to AI and infrastructure for CSID tool development. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Sabella KipronoTopic: Use of AI in climate change disease outcomes, Disease modelling Panel Speaker: […]
June 5, 2025
Data in CSID: Managing, Sharing, and Governing Research Data for Collective Impact
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to CSID data. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Ahmad Abu MousaTopic: Double eyes/MedicoAI/Level it UP/United Circle/Catch up Panel Speaker: Sisay Wondaya AdallTopic: Building Climate Smart Early Warning […]
May 29, 2025
Sustainable CSID Tools
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to sustainable CSID tools. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Amber AbramsTopic: Waterways Public Epidemiology for Exposures Panel Speaker: Junwen GuoTopic: Guidelines for Software Development in Infectious Disease […]
May 22, 2025
Beyond Borders: Strengthening Networking, Exchange, and Collaboration in CSID Communities
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to mentoring and learning exchange programs. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Getachew Teshome TilahunTopic: Mentor-Mentee on climate sensitive disease modeling Panel Speaker: Kamil ErgulerTopic: Frontiers in Vector […]
May 8, 2025
New Methodologies for CSID: Integrating Interdisciplinary Approaches for Meaningful Research
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to new CSID methodologies. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Leonardo LópezTopic: From Climate to Population and Individual Behavior: Modeling Infectious Disease Dynamics and Projecting Future Scenarios Panel […]
April 24, 2025
Leveraging Open Source Software in CSID: Building Sustainable and Collaborative Solutions
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to open-source software development. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Michelle EvansTopic: From Model to Tool: How to create an R package from a CSID model Panel Speaker: […]
April 3, 2025
Ethics in CSID: Navigating Power, Responsibility, and Inclusion in Research
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to ethical issues in CSID research. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Mercury ShitindoTopic: Ethical Frameworks for Climate-Sensitive Disease Research: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Digital Tools Panel Speaker: […]
March 20, 2025
CSID Models & Tools: Structuring and Scaling Collaborative Development
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to CSID models & tools. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Samantha NakkunguTopic: Groundwater-Induced Subsidence and Climate Change Panel Speaker: Jean D’Amour NiyonkuruTopic: ClimaTracker/CSID Tracker Panel Speaker: Dessalegn […]
March 6, 2025 – March 6, 2025
Filling the Gaps of CSID Research: Challenges, Opportunities, and Impact
This discussion panel will involve opening remarks by CSID Network members who proposed working group ideas related to CSID research. The second half of the event will be a facilitated discussion with all attendees. Panel Speaker: Ritwik AgarwalTopic: Assessing Behavior and Perception of People Towards Climate Change and It’s Implications Panel Speaker: Hormisdas Matabaro NtahombaganaTopic: […]
April 8, 2025 – April 10, 2025
Forecasting Healthy Futures Global Summit 2025
Forecasting Healthy Futures Global Summit 2025 will bring together experts from climate, health, and conservation fields to address the triple threat crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and desertification. It will also explore coordinated adaptation strategies that can save lives today and build health systems fit for the future. Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Learn […]
August 17, 2025 – August 22, 2025
Deep Learning Indaba 2025
The Deep Learning Indaba is the annual meeting of the African machine learning and AI community, featuring a two-day Africa Research Symposium, immersive workshops, and ample opportunities for mentorship and networking. The Indaba serves as the central hub for Africa’s AI community, uniting research students, academics, organizations, startups, and diverse groups from across the continent. […]
July 7, 2025 – July 13, 2025
SciPy 2025
SciPy 2025 is an annual conference, bringing together industry professionals, academics, and government workers to showcase their latest projects, exchange knowledge with Python experts and collaborate with code. This event entails two days of tutorials, a three-day conference and two days of sprints. Location: Tacoma Convention Center, Washington, USA Learn More: https://cfp.scipy.org/scipy2025/cfp
July 21, 2025 – July 25, 2025
CSID Network 2025 Annual Meeting
At this year’s annual meeting, we will focus on strengthening social connections within the network, helping members identify key contacts and support channels. We’ll create opportunities for fellows and committees to build deeper relationships while collaboratively developing strong working group proposals. Attendees will also practice new skills and learn about each others’ work.
September 22, 2025 – September 24, 2025
OASPA
OASPA unites the open-access community to explore and exchange ideas on the latest advancements and innovations in scholarly publishing Location: Irish College Leuven, Belgium Learn More: https://www.oaspa.org/events/annualconference/
November 9, 2025 – November 13, 2025
ASTMH
The ASTMH Annual Meeting serves as the leading global platform for sharing scientific and clinical breakthroughs in tropical medicine, hygiene, and global health Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada Learn More: https://www.astmh.org/annual-meeting
September 3, 2025 – September 7, 2025
Society for the Social Studies of Science
The 50th annual meeting of the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) welcomes panels, presentations, making and doing projects, and other contributions that explore how STS contributes to transformative solutions in the face of major societal challenges. Location: Seattle, USA Learn More: https://www.4sonline.org/about_the_conference_seattle.php
June 23, 2025 – June 26, 2025
Climate Change & Infectious Disease Threats
A conference organized by the Keystone Symposia that fosters collaboration and innovation in life sciences. It aims to bring together experts and emerging researchers to explore diverse topics, promote health equity, and support career development through scholarships, networking opportunities, and specialized workshops. Location: Hannover, Germany Learn More: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/conference-listing/meeting/program-highlights/E12025
June 9, 2025 – June 11, 2025
World Congress on Infectious Diseases
A global congress featuring keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions, cutting-edge research presentations, and hands-on workshops. It serves as a pivotal nexus for researchers, scholars, industry pioneers, and policy influencers to convene, fostering a dynamic exchange of breakthroughs and strategies in combating infectious diseases with in-person and virtual participation. Location: Rome, Italy Learn More: https://infectiouscongress.com/
February 24, 2025 – February 27, 2025
RightsCon
RightsCon is an annual global summit that brings together leaders from various sectors to address critical issues at the intersection of human rights and technology, through hands-on workshops, strategic roundtables, private meetings, and more, fostering collaboration and driving change toward a more open and connected digital world Location: Taipei, Taiwan & online Learn More: https://www.rightscon.org/about-and-contact/
November 30, 2025 – December 3, 2025
EPIDEMICS 10: 10th International Conference on Infectious Disease Dynamics
This conference gathers over 500 scientists from major research groups worldwide to discuss infectious diseases in humans and animals, with a special focus on ongoing research on SARS-CoV-2. It provides a key platform for networking and sharing insights regarding infectious disease research. Location: Paradise Point, San Diego, USA Learn more: https://www.elsevier.com/events/conferences/all/international-conference-on-infectious-disease-dynamics#0-about
Past
February 1, 2025 – February 2, 2025
FOSDEM
FOSDEM is an annual event that brings together software developers to network, exchange ideas, and collaborate. It attracts thousands of developers of free and open-source software from around the world. Location: Brussels, Belgium Learn More: https://archive.fosdem.org/2024/news/2024-09-18-fosdem-2025-dates/
February 4, 2025 – February 5, 2025
State of Open Con (SOOCon)25
The UK’s Open Technology Conference brings together experts and enthusiasts to explore advancements and opportunities in open source software, open hardware, open data, open standards, and AI openness. Location: London, UK Learn More: https://stateofopencon.com/
January 28, 2025 – February 2, 2025
Prince Mahidol Award Conference in Thailand (PMAC)
PMAC 2025 will focus on harnessing technological innovations to strengthen health systems, promote universal health coverage, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The conference will mainly address key sub-themes, including technological advancements for health, equity and ethics for vulnerable populations, and governance and policy for sustainable development. Location: Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at […]