Readiness for Group B Streptococcus Maternal Immunisation Symposium 2026

About the opportunity

The symposium will convene researchers, clinicians, public health specialists, policymakers, funding bodies, regulatory authorities, advocacy groups, and organisations working on maternal and newborn health to advance readiness for maternal Group B Streptococcus immunisation.

Aarhus University lists this opportunity for 2 to 4 September 2026, Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus, Denmark.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for research and academic grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in 2 to 4 September 2026, Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus, Denmark contexts.

Eligibility

The symposium is designed for researchers, public health professionals, clinicians, surveillance specialists, policymakers, funding bodies, regulatory authorities, advocacy groups, and organisations engaged in maternal and newborn health.

Abstract presenters should follow the official abstract submission instructions and thematic guidance.

Fees, funding or participation support

Registration is required. The official page lists early-bird fees of DKK 2,000 for high-income country participants, DKK 1,000 for LMIC participants and students, and DKK 650 for LMIC students until 30 June 2026.

Themes and supported activities

Maternal GBS vaccine readiness, routine GBS surveillance, improved disease-burden measurement, research priorities, evidence-based change, and collaboration across Europe and globally.

The programme includes state-of-the-art plenary talks, scientific exchange, and discussion of strategies to reduce invasive GBS disease, stillbirths, and preterm births.

Deadline and timeline

Abstract submission deadline: Abstract submission deadline: May 25, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Submit abstracts through the official Aarhus University abstract submission page by 25 May 2026. Registration is open through the official symposium registration page.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.