The 2024 annual conference also aims to provide a forum for current research findings in health communication that have little or no connection to the conference theme. Therefore, we also welcome contributions that theoretically and/or empirically deal with other current issues in the field of health communication. Instead of “relevance to the conference theme”, these submissions will be evaluated concerning their degree of innovation.

Registration will open from September 9th to November 10th, 2024, and will take place via the Conftool platform

*Conference fees in Swiss Francs (CHF, incl. Taxes) include the scientific program, coffee breaks, lunch, and (depending on the booking) the conference dinner.

Workshop “Communicating Research to Policy: Formats and Opportunities”

Date: November 20, 2024, 14:00 – 17:00

Workshop duration: 3 hours

Language: English

This workshop is designed to equip researchers with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively communicate scientific findings to policy-makers. The gap between scientific research and policy decision-making can often lead to the underutilization of scientific insights in the development and implementation of public policy. This workshop aims to bridge that gap by providing participants with practical tools and strategies to translate complex scientific information into clear, actionable, and policy-relevant messages. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the research-policy interface, learn to develop and disseminate policy briefs, and adapt their writing to engage broader audiences, including policy-makers.