Advancing the Vaccine Law Dialogue
Virtual Conference
Agenda for the 2023 National Vaccine Law Conference
The complete event program will be released soon. Please check back for additional details.
Specific venue details will be provided to registrants.
All plenary sessions and one program from each breakout session (to be determined) will be streamed live.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Pre-Conference Symposium Celebrating VFC at Thirty Years Old and Envisioning its Future
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sessions include:
- Opening Remarks
- Reflections on Childhood Immunization Before VFC
- VFC at Thirty Years Old: How We Got There, featuring Sara Rosenbaum and Timothy M. Westmoreland
- Honoring Ruth J. Katz and Timothy M. Westmoreland, VFC’s Authors
- The Keys to Success: How America Immunized its Children, featuring Secretary Donna Shalala
- Assessing VFC’s Current Challenges and Opportunities
Plenary Event B: OPENING – Pre Conference Close & Conference Kickoff
6:30 PM –
Welcome & the Vaccine Vanguard Award: Honoring Commitment to Vaccine Law
Tribute Remarks: Reflecting on Sara Rosenbaum’s Contributions
Sara Rosenbaum (Vaccine Law Vanguard Award Recipient): Special Remarks
Vaccine Vanguard Award Reception: Honoring Sara Rosenbaum’s Lifetime Commitment to Vaccine Law
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Continental Breakfast
7:15 AM – 8:15 AM
Plenary Event B: OPENING
8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Welcome to GWU
Conference Video
The Vaccine Law Year in Review
Current Federal Vaccine Regulatory Issues from the Office of General Counsel
Break with Drinks
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Break Out Session 1
10:20 AM – 11:20 AM
- Nuts & Bolts of Regulation & Licensure Strategy
- Current Issues in Coverage and Reimbursement for Vaccines & Vaccine-Like Products
- The State of State & Local Vaccine Law
- Vaccines at Work: Practical Compliance Lesssons from the Frontlines
Break
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM
Break Out Session 2
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- The Bright Future of Vaccine & Vaccine-Like Development
- Equity Throughout the Global Vaccine Lifecycle
- Vaccine Advocacy Advice from Lawmakers & Shakers
- Federal Vaccination Authority After the Public Health Emergency.
Boxed Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Break Out Session 3
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- The Law & Ethics of Vaccine Clinical Trials
- Achieving Equitable Global Access to Vaccine
- Legal Strategies to Counter Misinformation & Restore Vaccine Confidence
- Stuck in the Middle: Vaccination Consent for Children, Mature Minors & Dependent Adults
Break
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM
Break Out Session 4
2:40 PM – 3:30 PM
- The Evolving Adult Immunization Schedule
- Vaccine Law Tools to Reach “the Unreachable”
- Public Health Vaccine Law Preparedness i: Utilizing Pandemic Lessons to Plan for the Future
- Diagnosing Vaccine Law: A Clinical Perspective
Break
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Plenary Event C: GUEST SPEAKER
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Vaccinating America: The Inside Story Behind the Race to Save Lives, and End a Pandemic, Brent Ewig, MHS
NFID Gala–External Event w/Common Audience
4:30 PM –
Friday, September 15, 2023
Continental Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Break Out Session 5
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Nuts & Bolts of Vaccine Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Aspects of Immunization Registries
- Vaccine Law in Residential and Congregate Care Settings
Break
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Break Out Session 6
9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
- Vaccine Intellectual Property Ownership & Transfer
- A Crucial Vaccine Law Partnership: Public Health & Schools
- Vaccine Liability & Injury Compensation I: State of the NVICP
Break with Drinks & Light Snacks
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Break Out Session 7
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
- Public Interests & Private Intellectual Property Rights
- Vaccine Liability & Injury Comp II: Future of the NVICP
- Expanding Vaccine Access Through the Pharmacy
Break
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Plenary Event D: GUEST SPEAKER & CLOSING
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Special Guest Speaker, Peter Hotez, MD, PhD –Title TBD.*
Closing Remarks & Reminders
Post Conference Events
12:45 AM – 2:30 PM
Pediatric COVID Vaccination Roundtables & Lunch
Registration for the 2023 National Vaccine Law Conference is now open.
Date & Location
September 13 : Vaccines for Children Pre-Conference
September 13-15: National Vaccine Law Conference
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
“The National Vaccine Law Conference provides the opportunity to share insights on panels, connect with peers and learn from others.”
-Alexandra Bhatti, JD, MPH
“We need a broad multi-stakeholder defense of vaccines including the legal foundations.”
-Mark Del Monte, JD
CEO of AAFP
For questions regarding registration,
contact TaylorMade Experience at info@vaccinelawconference.com
To secure your NVLC sponsorship,
contact Heidi Kotzian at Heidi@artsti.com or +1 (202) 258-1961