Join us for the International Summit on Vaccine Coding & Standards, where vaccine code experts, immunization registry leaders, and public health professionals will gather to tackle one of the most critical challenges in immunization today—ensuring that vaccine data is accurate, interoperable, and useful across borders.

This one-day summit is a unique opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and help shape the future of vaccine coding and interoperability.

• Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025
• Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Bordeaux, France
• Cost: No cost to attend (attendees arrange their own travel and accomodations)
• Registration Opens: February 24, 2025
• Registration Deadline: April 11, 2025
• Registration Page: Register

Join us for the International Summit on Vaccine Coding & Standards, where global experts will convene to discuss the future of vaccine coding, interoperability, and the Unified Nomenclature of Vaccines (NUVA). This event is an opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and shape the standards for accurate and seamless vaccination records worldwide.

While the full agenda is being developed, the summit will focus on key topics, including:

✔️ The IVC Initiative & NUVA – How this effort is addressing vaccine coding challenges globally ✔️ Global Vaccine Coding Interoperability – Breaking down barriers to data exchange ✔️ Real-World Use Cases – Lessons from national and international vaccination projects ✔️ Legal & Governance Frameworks – Supporting vaccine coding at a global scale ✔️ Aligning Vaccine Codes with Global Standards – Next steps and long-term strategies ✔️ Technical Training on Vaccine Coding Systems – SNOMED, NUVA, and international frameworks

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While the full agenda is under development, the summit will explore key topics, including:

• Overview of the IVC Initiative & NUVA – Goals and significance
• Global Vaccine Coding Interoperability – Challenges, translations, and quality measures
• Real-World Use Cases – Insights from international and national vaccination projects
• Legal & Governance Frameworks – Supporting vaccine coding at a global scale
• Aligning Vaccine Codes with Global Standards – Next steps and long-term goals
• Training on Vaccine Coding Systems – SNOMED, NUVA, and international frameworks

This summit is open to public health professionals, vaccine code experts, policymakers, and technical stakeholders committed to advancing vaccine interoperability and coding standards.

Stay tuned for updates on speakers, detailed agenda, and logistical details. For more information, contact us at info@ivci.org.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bordeaux in May 2025!