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

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

View the Preliminary Agenda Announcement Flyer for HIMSS

This summit is designed for:

• Vaccine code experts & immunization registry leaders
• Public health professionals & policymakers
• Digital health & interoperability specialists
• Anyone involved in the development or implementation of vaccine coding standards

If you work with vaccine codes—or rely on them to support immunization efforts—you need to be part of this conversation.

📍 Venue & Accommodations – Radisson Blu Hotel, Bordeaux, France

✈️ Travel Planning for the Americas – Guidance for attendees traveling from North & South America

🚫 Unable to Attend? – Let us know if you’re interested but can’t travel

We recognize that not everyone will be able to travel to Bordeaux. However, we still want your input! We are gathering insights from vaccine coding experts worldwide to shape this initiative.

📩 Fill out the Unable to Attend form – Stay connected and contribute your expertise.

More details, including confirmed speakers and a finalized agenda, will be shared in the coming months.

For questions, reach out to us at info@ivci.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Bordeaux—or engaging with you virtually!