Are you passionate about transforming health information systems and advancing health equity in marginalized communities? The Health and Health Care Innovation Program, hosted by Salzburg Global Seminar, invites changemakers across sectors to co-create inclusive strategies for health information sharing. This hybrid program will run from November 3–8, 2025 at Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria, with virtual sessions held before and after the in-person meeting.
About the Program
Titled “Transforming Information Pathways Toward Health, Wellbeing, and Equity”, this program recognizes that equitable access to reliable health information is essential for community well-being. Marginalized groups often face barriers due to fragmented systems, inaccessibility, and misinformation.
To address these challenges, the session will bring together 50 participants from around the world—including public health experts, social innovators, policymakers, journalists, and community leaders. Together, they will identify real-world challenges and design practical, culturally relevant solutions to make health information more accessible, meaningful, and impactful.
Participants will benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge exchange, peer learning, and lasting connections with a global network of experts.
Program Details
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Program Dates: November 3–8, 2025
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Location: Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria
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Format: Hybrid (in-person + online)
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Online welcome event: October 23, 2025
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Online collaborative action meeting: December 9, 2025
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Application Deadline: April 30, 2025, 17:00 CET
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Supported by: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Who Should Apply
You should apply if you:
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Are an advocate, innovator, decision-maker, or stakeholder from communities, research and academia, journals, arts and culture, grantmaking, technology, government, private sectors, communications, or an emerging young leader
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Bring experience in impactful or promising interventions (or research) that foster equitable and inclusive health information pathways
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Are open to exploring innovative approaches for producing, sharing, and using health information in ways that are accessible, timely, and culturally relevant
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Are committed to engaging actively with peers and experts, sharing insights, and co-developing solutions
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Want to build equitable, inclusive, and community-owned health information systems
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Are available to attend the full in-person session from November 3–8, 2025
Application Process
Interested applicants should complete a brief online application (approx. five minutes) by April 30, 2025, at 17:00 CET.
Click here to apply via the Salzburg Global Seminar portal
Application guidance: You’ll be asked to respond briefly (maximum 1,000 characters each) to the following:
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How would you use this session and network to transform health information pathways and advance equity in your community or region?
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Describe an experience, strategy, or initiative you’ve been involved in that improves health information accessibility for marginalized groups.
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How will you apply the session’s learnings in your work or community?
You’ll also need to share a CV, bio, or video describing your professional background. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected participants will be notified by June 2025.
Session Themes and Key Questions
Participants will explore:
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How can health information systems better serve marginalized communities?
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What strategies make health data more inclusive, timely, and actionable?
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How can young people be engaged in shaping public health communication?
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How can cross-sector partnerships support inclusive and equitable knowledge sharing?
Session Goals
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Build a global network of change agents committed to health equity
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Promote context-specific and culturally relevant strategies
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Foster collaboration across countries and disciplines
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Shift global perspectives on health knowledge generation and sharing
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Create actionable plans for equitable health information systems
Contact
For inquiries and more information, please email [email protected]
For more information, please visit the call for applications.
For more opportunities, please visit the Opportunities for Youth website