Next-Generation Malaria Vaccines: Stakeholder Engagement Meeting (November 2024)

This report captures the proceedings of a next-generation malaria vaccine stakeholder engagement meeting held in New Orleans on the 13th of November, 2024. The event was organized as a hybrid event by Simon Draper, Jean-Philippe Julien, Melissa Penny and Katharine Collins, and was attended by representatives from academia, industry, funding agencies, policy and implementation.

The purpose of the meeting was to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to identify key barriers and challenges that need to be addressed to accelerate the development of next-generation malaria vaccines. As the malaria vaccine landscape continues to evolve, prioritizing and coordinating efforts across the community will be essential for achieving effective and efficient progress.

Specifically, the meeting aimed to:
1. Identify opportunities to enhance community collaboration and strategic coordination, and
2. Establish a shared understanding of the community’s needs while initiating discussions on potential solutions