To discuss key technology transfer issues related to vaccine production and innovation in Africa and identify key actions required to unlock technology partnerships.
Accelerating Vaccine Production in Africa (AVPA) and the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) are delighted to announce the co-covening of a virtual workshop on technology transfer as part of a 3-part workshop series for stakeholders in the African vaccine sector. This workshop will offer valuable insights into the pivotal role of technology transfer in bridging R&D gaps and facilitating the acquisition of knowledge and technical skills necessary to enhance vaccine production and foster innovation in Africa.
| Time | Session | Expert |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 - 14:05 | Welcome remarks | Patrick Tippoo, Executive Director, AVMI |
| 14:05 - 14:20 | Workshop introduction and presentation: Technology Transfer Imperatives for Africa’s Vaccine Sector | Prof. Padmashree Gehl Sampath, Programme Director, AVPA |
| 14:20 - 14:35 | Technology Transfer and Licensing During Covid-19- A Discussion | Prof. Frederick Abbott, Florida State University, USA |
| 14:35 - 14:50 | Q&A | |
| 14:50 - 15:30 | Industry Perspectives | Moderator Patrick Tippoo Panellists 1. Dr Simon Agwale, CEO of Innovative Biotech, Nigeria 2. Dr Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive, Strategic Trade at Aspen Pharma Group 3. Mark MacNaughton, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Biovac 4. Dr Sherif El Feel, CEO of Vacsera, Egypt |
| 15:30 - 15:50 | Open Q&A based on the panel discussion | |
| 15:50 - 16:00 | Workshop closing with next steps. | Prof. Padmashree Gehl Sampath Patrick Tippoo |