UW–Madison’s Global Health Institute (GHI), Office of Global Health in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), hosted the 2026 Global Health Symposium: Establishing Trust for Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Universities & Alliances. The event was free and open to the public, with in‑person and virtual attendance options.

Event Recording

A full recording of the symposium is now available on the Global Health Institute website and on their YouTube channel.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH)

Fireside Chat

Moderator:

• Dr. James Conway, Director, Office of Global Health, UW SMPH

Panelists:

• Dr. Nan Li, Department of Life Sciences Communication, UW–Madison
• Crystal Potts, State Relations & Statewide Outreach, UW–Madison
• Dr. Keith Poulsen, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory & UW School of Veterinary Medicine
• Dr. Craig Hedberg, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Event Highlights

• Keynote address
• Fireside chat with experts in communication, public health, policy, and veterinary medicine
• Networking opportunities
• Poster presentations showcasing global health projects across campus

Poster Abstracts

UW–Madison faculty, staff, students, clinicians, and partners were invited to submit posters highlighting global health research, education, and applied projects across disciplines.