The meeting will take place from 09:00 to 12:00 local time in Lyon (CEST).
Participants
Representatives and individuals from vaccine regulatory agencies, influenza vaccine manufacturers, members of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) and other interested institutions.
Registration is required and free of charge. Please register using the link or by emailing [email protected] no later than 15 September 2026.
Provisional agenda
Opening and welcome
Selection of Chair
Summary of virus characterization and influenza activity in the world
WHO recommendation for the composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season
Availability of candidate vaccine viruses and reference reagents
Round-table discussion
Closure of the meeting
- Summary of zoonotic influenza viruses and an update of candidate vaccine viruses will be published on WHO’s website before 5 October 2026.