Ecuador, from 25 to 29 November

27th Conference of the Regional Commission for the Americas

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The 27th Conference of the Regional Commission for the Americas will be held from 25 to 29 November, in Quito, Ecuador, according to the Regional Commission for the Americas decision during the 90th General Session. 

We are pleased to invite all Delegates and partners of the region to attend this important event.  

Regional Conferences facilitate the dialog between Delegates in the Region, the invited experts and key regional partners along with key WOAH staff who lead the Organisation’s flagship programmes and initiatives.  

Participation of WOAH Members in the Conferences of the WOAH Regional Commissions is therefore very important allowing them to be part of the discussions on topics of regional interest to ensure that all regional inputs are taken into account so that WOAH can provide the most appropriate support to its Members. 

Looking forward to seeing you in the Conference!

  • Registration page: please acces the registration page by clicking this link (you will need the provided password sent by email).
  • Conference venue: the conference will be held at the Saint Moritz meeting room of the  Swissotel Quito – Luxury Hotel In Quito – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
  • Accomodation: Special price has been negotiated for participants to stay at the main hotel “Swissotel Quito” where the Conference will be held. In order to benefit from pre-blocked rooms and special prices, the reservation must be done until November 4th. Please visit the following link to see different room options, prices and reserve your room (you will need the provided password). Please note that the organizers are not responsible for the accommodation costs neither for the hotel reservations.
  • Transfers: the host country will take care of passenger transfers to and from the airport in Quito. For more information visit the following link (you will need the password provided).
  • Visa information: All participants are responsible for enquiring on the visas and/or transit visas required and make the necessary arrangements to obtain them for the full round-trip. Please visit the official portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador to see the list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Ecuador. If you require a visa, please access the following link*. Important: Please note that participants needs to have a passport that holds its validity for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Ecuador.
  • Useful information: -Currency: U.S. dollar -Language: Spanish -Weather: At the end of November, temperatures in Quito range from 9 to 18 °C (48.2 to 64.4 °F), so it is suggested to travel with warm clothes, however take into account that, due to the geographical location of the capital from 11 am to 3 pm the sun is at its highest point, which causes strong radiation, it is recommended to use sunscreen and wear a cap / hat.

Please find the provisional Programme of the Conference below

TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2024

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.             Distribution of Conference materials

10:00 a.m.        Opening ceremony

11:00 a.m.        Break /Group Photo/Open posters session

11:30 a.m.        Approval of the Programme

Appointment of the Conference Committee

(Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, General Rapporteur)

Appointment of session chairpersons and rapporteurs

(Technical items)

11:40 a.m.        Keynote speech/institutional topic (Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran, WOAH Director General)

12:10 p.m.        Discussion

12:40 p.m.        Lunch break

2:00 p.m.          Technical Item I: Current scenario of critical veterinary products (Dr Barbara Borges Cordeiro, General Coordinator, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Brazil)

2:30 p.m.          Discussion

3:00 p.m.          Experiences in crisis communication (Katherine Yépez – Ecuador)

3:15  p.m.          Shrimp production and health activities (José Antonio Campuzano – Ecuador)

3.30 p.m.           Discussion

3:45 p.m.          Break

Preparation of Recommendation No. 1 by designated small group

4:15 p.m.          Aquatic animal health the Challenge for the Americas (Dr Alicia Gallardo, President of the Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission)

4:35 p.m.          Discussion

5:00 p.m.          African swine fever and Avian Influenza: Main challenges in the Americas (GF-TADs president (TBC))

5:30 p.m.          Discussion

6.00 p.m.          End of the day 

7:00 p.m.          Official diner

WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2024

9:00 a.m.          WAHIAD Session (World Animal Health Information and Analysis Department TBD)

9:45 a.m.          Technical item II: New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) and its economic impact on the affected countries (Dr Claus Köbrich Grüebler, Associate Professor, University of Chile)

10:15 a.m.        Discussion

10:45 a.m.        Break

                        Preparation of Recommendation No. 2 by designated small group

11:15 a.m.        WOAH Standards Setting Process panel discussion: Aquatic Code and Manual, Terrestrial Code and Manual and feedback on the standards training (Speakers: Members of the Specialist Commissions) (Facilitator: Dr Francisco D’Alessio, Deputy Head Standards Department)

11:45 a.m.        Discussion

12:15 a.m.        WOAH Basic text

1:00 p.m.          Lunch

2:00 p.m.          One Health: from theory to practice:

  • Update of AMR (implementation of the recently adopted Chapter and EcoAMR)
  • Quadripartite secretariat and panel discussion on quadripartite implementation at regional level (PAHO, UNEP, WOAH, FAO)

4:00 p.m.          Wildlife framework: engaging discussions and collecting feedback for a wildlife strategy and health programme adapted to Members needs-Interactive Session (speaker TBD)

5:00 p.m.          Break

5:30 p.m.          Discussion of the proposed Recommendations Nos 1 and 2

6:30 p.m.          End of the day

7:30 p.m.          Official dinner

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2024

Cultural visit organised by Ecuador

FRIDAY 29 NOVEBER 2024

08:30 a.m.        The New WOAH Standards Navigation tool (interactive session) (Dr Francisco D’Alessio, Deputy Head WOAH Standards Department)

9:00 a.m.          The PVS Information System: Objectives, access to, and use of PVS data (WOAH Capacity Building Department)

10:30 a.m.        Break

11:00 a.m.        Plan of activities of the Regional Representation (speaker TBC)

11:30 a.m.        Discussion

12:00 a.m.        Conference conclusions and Adoption of Recommendations

12:30 p.m.        Proposal of date and venue of the 28th Conference of the Regional Commission

12:45 a.m.        Closing ceremony

1:00 p.m.         End of the Conference/Lunch

Downloads

Provisional Programme of the Americas Conference, 2024
Provisional Programme of the Americas Conference, 2024

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