EuroHealthNet Communications Network In-Person Meeting, Brussels (members only)
EuroHealthNet's Communications Network brings together communications professionals from across our member organisations to exchange expertise, share experiences, and explore practical tools for public health communications across Europe.
On 25 and 26 March, the Network will meet in-person in Brussels. The draft programme includes:
Day 1 – 25 March (National Policy focussed)
12h00 Welcome refreshments
12:30 – 14:00 | Tour de table - getting to know each other’s national communication approaches
Coffee
14:30-15:15 | Turning NCD prevention strategies into effective communication across Europe
Sólveig Karlsdóttir, The Directorate of Health Iceland / JA PreventNCD and Anita Thorolvsen, the Norwegian Directorate of Health / JA PreventNCD
15:15-15:45 National health communications: what does it look like at a local level? Live Bøe Johannessen, Norwegian Directorate of Health
Coffee
16:00-17:30 | Expert discussion
Inside the EU: how communicators in Brussels shape and share messages
- Eliska Kolinkova, Deputy Head of the Communication Unit at DG Employment, European Commission
- Christian Skrivervik, Communications Lead, European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
- Bích Dao, Campaign and Communications Officer for Nature and Circular Economy (EEB)
19h00 Dinner
Day 2 – 26 March (EU focussed)
8:30 – 11:30 | European Parliament Visit / EU Comms in Action
We’ll discover how the European Parliament brings democracy to life through a guided Hemicycle visit and learn how it engages citizens. A mini guided tour of the EU quarter will follow as we head back to the office. (Coffee break included during the visit).
12:00 – 13:00 | Communicating health policy at EU-level and beyond - EuroHealthNet
13:00 – 13:20 | Wrap-up, next opportunities & key takeaways
Next steps for collaboration and action points
13:20 – 14:20 | Lunch
Optional: continuing the communications conversation over coffee
Further information
This event is now full. However, if you would like to know more information on how we work with our communications specialists from within our membership please email EuroHealthNet's Senior Communications Coordinator, Chantal Verdonschot at c.verdonschot@eurohealthnet.eu
