The programme will combine plenary presentations, keynote addresses, scientific symposia, oral and poster presentations, skills-building workshops, policy dialogues, implementation practice sessions, networking events, and mentoring opportunities.
The following programme is provisional and will be updated as speakers and sessions are confirmed.
Programme at a Glance
Wednesday, 17 November
Thursday, 18 November
Friday, 19 November
Saturday, 20 November
Proposed Session Formats
Keynote and Plenary Sessions
Leading experts, policymakers, practitioners, and community representatives address major regional and global implementation challenges.
Scientific Symposia
Linked presentations examining a common implementation question, programme, method, health priority, or regional challenge.
Oral Abstract Sessions
Selected authors present original research, implementation evaluations, policy studies, methods, and practice-based learning.
Poster Sessions
Interactive poster sessions where participants discuss their work directly with delegates, mentors, and reviewers.
Implementation Practice Sessions
Practical experience implementing programmes and policies in real-world settings, including challenges, adaptations, and lessons learned.
Policy Dialogues
Researchers and decision-makers explore how implementation evidence can better inform policies, programmes, financing, and health-system decisions.
Methods Clinics
Focused guidance on implementation study designs, frameworks, outcomes, strategies, qualitative and mixed methods, costing, and analysis.
Meet-the-Editors Sessions
Journal editors discuss publication priorities, manuscript preparation, peer review, and common reasons papers are rejected.
Early-Career and Mentoring Sessions
Students and emerging professionals meet mentors, receive career guidance, and discuss research ideas.
Full Scientific Programme
Sessions will appear below once the schedule is published.
The scientific programme will be published soon.
Plan Your Days in Kathmandu
Start with the pre-conference workshops on 17 November, then join three days of scientific programme.