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 2025 network convening was held in Thailand in July 2025 alongside a virtual annual general meeting. Additionally, we support regional CSID communities of practice and partner with allied communities of practice.
Calendar
Upcoming
April 27, 2026 – April 29, 2026
WHS Regional Meeting
This event will bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to tackle critical health challenges. The meeting aims to foster dialogue, share innovative solutions, and strengthen cross-sector and regional collaboration. While focusing on Africa’s health priorities, it will also promote inclusive, evidence-based approaches with global relevance to improve health outcomes worldwide. Location: United Nations Office, Nairobi […]
June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Africa Regional Conference
The Africa Regional Conference (previously known as the Africa Satellite Event) will serve as a central forum for Africa’s SRI community, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and advancing the global impact of SRI initiatives. Location: Cape Town, South Africa, and online (Plenaries) Learn More: https://sricongress.org/
June 2, 2026 – June 5, 2026
Global Data Festival
This event is hosted by the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data and co-hosted with the Government of Kenya, and is a flagship global gathering focused on practical, people-centered data solutions for sustainable development. It will bring together around 3,000 participants from governments, multilaterals, the private sector, civil society, academia, and youth groups for four […]
June 15, 2026 – June 18, 2026
DHIS2 Annual Conference
This conference brings together DHIS2 implementers, government representatives, developers, donors, and other global experts to share insights, explore the latest innovations, and build connections that foster collaboration and new partnerships. Running in parallel, the Climate & Health Academy offers hands-on technical training on using DHIS2 for climate data integration and predictive modeling, highlighting real-world case […]
Past
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 8, 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 […]
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
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: […]
February 24, 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/
February 4, 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/
February 1, 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/
January 28, 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 […]