Join AI4PEP at UNGA80 and Be Part of the Movement: Transforming Health Systems, Building Climate Resilience
This September, the AI for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness (AI4PEP) Network takes the stage at the Science Summit on UNGA80 with two powerful sessions showcasing how AI-driven, locally led innovations are transforming health systems across the Global South. From building climate-resilient, community-centered healthcare to scaling AI solutions for population-wide impact, AI4PEP’s network is proving that innovation can strengthen global preparedness and save lives.
Join us as we collaborate boldly to share actionable strategies and groundbreaking research that are redefining the future of health security worldwide.
Session 1: Building Resilient and Adaptive Healthcare Systems in the Face of Climate Change: AI-Driven Solutions Emerging from the Global South
Date & Time: Wednesday 10th September, 2025 at 7AM EDT
As climate change intensifies, health systems, particularly in the Global South, face mounting challenges, from resource scarcity to climate-driven disease outbreaks. This session will showcase how AI4PEP researchers and partners are harnessing artificial intelligence to build climate-resilient, community-centered healthcare systems that prioritize sustainability, accessibility, and cultural relevance.
Participants will explore transformative innovations developed by scientists and practitioners across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, including AI-powered outbreak forecasting tools, early detection platforms, and technologies expanding care in underserved regions.
Join us and save your seat to hear real-world success stories, engage in cross-regional dialogue, and connect with leaders reimagining global health through cutting-edge science and technology, while staying within planetary boundaries.
Session 2: Scaling AI Solutions for Health Equity in the Global South: From Design to Population-Level Impact
Date & Time: Tuesday 16th September, 2025 at 11AM EDT
What does it take to scale AI health innovations from promising pilots to population-wide impact? In this session, AI4PEP experts from 20 countries will share actionable strategies for responsibly scaling AI-driven solutions to advance health equity in resource-constrained settings.
Through in-depth case studies, forward-looking policy analysis, and governance frameworks for ethical AI, this session explores the future of AI in health, emphasizing inclusivity, climate resilience, and sustainability. Attendees will gain insights into practical approaches for scaling solutions, building capacity among healthcare workforces, and fostering partnerships that drive meaningful change.
This conversation is a roadmap for policymakers, technologists, healthcare leaders, and funders seeking to accelerate AI’s potential to strengthen health systems, save lives, and ensure equitable access to care across the Global South.
Seize this opportunity to be part of the change.
Beyond the Flagship Sessions: A Full AI4PEP Presence at UNGA80
While our two flagship sessions mark key milestones in AI4PEP’s journey at the UNGA80 Science Summit, they are just part of our broader contribution. Across the week, AI4PEP researchers and partners from more than 20 countries are leading and participating in a series of additional sessions spotlighting innovation at the intersection of AI, health, and climate resilience.
These sessions dive deep into themes such as:
- Wastewater Surveillance for Emerging Pathogens and AMR: Turning wastewater into a proactive tool for public health intelligence.
- Regional Observatories for Vector-Borne Diseases: Building scalable frameworks for dengue and beyond, leveraging AI and IoT.
- AI-Driven Epidemic Preparedness: Exploring early warning systems and pathogen intelligence to strengthen global preparedness.
- Global South-Led Synergies to Combat TB: Harnessing AI and digital health tools to fight one of the deadliest infectious diseases.
Together, these sessions reflect AI4PEP’s network-wide expertise and commitment to Southern-led, community-driven solutions. From Tunisia to Peru, South Africa to Mongolia, AI4PEP teams are shaping the global health agenda with actionable ideas that bridge data, innovation, and equity.
Whether flagship or focus sessions, each one amplifies the same vision: transforming health systems through responsible, locally led AI solutions.
