Nearly 350 participants from more than 30 countries gathered for the 5th Global Foum on TB Vaccines in New Delhi, India in February 2018. The 5th Global Forum saw a new sense of optimism and momentum as new data was announced, progress in clinical trials, preclinical research, and basic research were shared, and new solutions and innovative approaches to address challenges such as limited funding, the need for novel vaccine candidates, and improved tools to predict vaccine efficacy were discussed.

The 3-day scientific program included a mix of plenary sessions, breakout sessions, and poster presentations. Site visits to four local institutions involved in TB research and care were offered on 23 February 2018. These site visits provided Global Forum participants a unique opportunity to see first-hand how TB care and research are conducted at a variety of facilities and settings in India.