Programme

5 – 9 October 2026India
Day 1 · 5 October 2026 | CMC Vellore

09:00 – 09:30

Breakfast and networking

Welcome breakfast and informal networking session.

09:30 – 10:00

Symposium opening session - Setting the scene by Indian partners - Recap of the 2025 Symposium by Danish partners

Opening remarks with recap of previous symposium and context setting.

10:00 – 10:30

Keynote: Nurse of the Year (Nursing Education), Kenya

Keynote address from a distinguished nursing education leader from Kenya.

10:30 – 11:15

Panel discussion: Transforming teaching and learning the next generation of pedagogy in HPE

Expert panel discussing innovative approaches to health professions education pedagogy.

11:15 – 12:30

Technical workshops for PEP implementing partners - Communities of practice and collaborative technical discussions

Co-facilitation by India, Kenya/East Africa and Denmark partners for collaborative learning.
Facilitators:
Co-facilitated by India, Kenya/East Africa and Denmark partners

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch

Lunch break.

13:30 – 15:30

Technical sessions by CMC

Technical sessions hosted by CMC Vellore.

15:30 – 17:30

Working time / bilateral meetings

Time for partner bilateral meetings and collaborative discussions.

17:30 – 19:00

Optional networking and sightseeing in Vellore

Optional activities for informal networking and sightseeing.

19:00 – 21:00

Dinner

Dinner event.
  • All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time).
  • Please arrive at the venue at least 15–30 minutes before the scheduled session for registration and seating.
  • Programme is subject to change. Please check back for updates.