World Health Summit 2024
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHS) Melbourne 2024, hosted at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 22–24 April, brought together more than 1,250 participants from over 40+ nations. With more than 200+ speakers across 46 sessions, the summit convened leading voices from government, health, research, policy, and community sectors to advance solutions to some of the region’s most pressing health challenges. By fostering collaboration across disciplines and borders, WHS Melbourne 2024 reinforced Australia’s role in shaping global health dialogue and action.
ASN Events was proud to manage the delivery of this prestigious international meeting, demonstrating our ability to successfully deliver high-profile, complex events with diverse global stakeholders. From program planning and speaker coordination to delegate services, venue logistics, and hybrid session management, ASN Events ensured a seamless experience for participants both in-person and online. The summit’s success reflected our commitment to creating inclusive, purposeful events that provide a trusted platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and real-world impact on health outcomes across the Asia-Pacific.
Victoria, Australia
22-24 April, 2024
1250+ delegates
ASN Events organised the three-day programme of events featuring over 200 speakers who delivered 40+ sessions focused on advancing solutions and system change across the meeting’s three focal themes of: Thriving Communities, Climate and Health, and Geopolitics and Health.
Program & Engagement
The three-day program featured keynote addresses from leading international and regional health experts, dynamic panel discussions, and sector-driven workshops. Delegates engaged in collaborative roundtables and interactive sessions designed to address pressing health priorities across the Asia-Pacific. Program highlights included:
An official Opening Ceremony with a Welcome to Country and performances celebrating Australia’s First Nations culture
Plenary sessions on climate and health, thriving communities, and the intersection of geopolitics and health
A diverse range of workshops and technical sessions led by global health leaders, policymakers, and community representatives
Poster presentations showcasing emerging research and innovation in health systems, digital health, and equity-focused practice
Networking opportunities and social events that fostered collaboration among delegates from more than 40+ countries
Impact & Recognition
WHS Melbourne 2024 reinforced the Asia-Pacific region’s pivotal role in shaping global health, providing a platform to share expertise, strengthen international collaborations, and drive action on equity-focused health priorities. The diversity of speakers and participants highlighted the summit’s ability to convene stakeholders across government, research, clinical practice, and community leadership, ensuring a truly global exchange of ideas.
The strong turnout and breadth of engagement demonstrated both the urgency and collective will to tackle climate-health impacts, health system resilience, and the social determinants of health. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Melbourne Convention Bureau commended the event as a powerful example of the city’s standing as a host for world-class international conferences that deliver meaningful impact.
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