Location: Auditorium (415M-Ground floor)

Session Chair: Musa Mhlanga

9am - 9:45am: Global Exposome Seminar (Open Session)

Session description: This seminar will feature scientific presentations highlighting current research and emerging opportunities in the field. Building on these talks, a panel discussion will explore potential next steps for future collaborations, focusing on areas with strong scientific momentum, funding interest, and a critical mass of engaged researchers. The discussion will be informed by insights from the June 16 Breakout Session led by Sophie George and Yesid Cuesta Astorz.

9:45am - 10:15am: Break

10:15am - 11:15am: Global Exposome Seminar Panel/Discussion (Open Session)

1pm - 2pm:  Equity Working Group + Diversity Task Force Discussion (Open Session)

Session description: This interactive session will discuss (HCA) 2.0 roadmap and Diversity Task Force (DTF) recommendations for enhancing equity and plans for implementation. Participants will help shape strategies to ensure global representation across the consortium, democratize access to spatial technologies and resources, and expand opportunities for involvement in leadership, decision-making, and scientific impact. The discussion will focus on identifying actionable steps and metrics to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and globally representative community.