Spain
The 8th Global Forum on TB Vaccines will take place in Zaragoza, Spain, marking a return to the European region—a hub for research and innovation in the field—and the first time this important convening on TB vaccine research, development, and implementation will be held in a Spanish-speaking country.
Spain has demonstrated its leadership and commitment to improving global health, with an inclusive, sustainable, and human rights-based approach and focus on strengthening international cooperation, including through its longstanding partnerships across Latin America. Moreover, Spain’s Global Health strategy for 2025-2030 emphasizes research and innovation as essential to transforming global health with a focus on equity. This strategy prioritizes sustainable technologies and equitable access to medicines and vaccines while targeting neglected and poverty-related diseases that disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries and vulnerable populations.
Spain is home to world-renowned research and healthcare institutions and biopharmaceutical companies with expertise in TB and infectious diseases, vaccinology, immunology, and respiratory medicine. Its diverse scientific community is engaged in the full spectrum of tuberculosis research, making significant contributions to basic and translational research, preclinical and clinical development, and operational and implementation research.
Researchers in Spain are active participants in regional and global collaborative research projects and initiatives, which have been critical to advancing TB vaccine science, enabling multicenter trials, and fostering sustainable research networks.
Zaragoza
Founded more than 2,000 years ago, Zaragoza is a cultural meeting point where Roman, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities have all left a living heritage, from ancient Roman ruins to exquisite Mudéjar architecture. Today, Zaragoza is a dynamic city known for its cultural diversity, cuisine, and warm atmosphere.
Zaragoza is a prominent hub for research and innovation in Spain, driven by the University of Zaragoza – our partner in organizing the 8th Global Forum – which serves as the leading center for knowledge generation, research, development, and technological innovation in the Aragón region. Zaragoza is also home to several research institutions in areas such as engineering, nanoscience, and public health, and fosters innovation through support of public-private partnerships.
Its rich heritage and welcoming environment, combined with its experience in research and innovation, make Zaragoza a unique and interesting destination and an ideal venue for the 8th Global Forum on TB Vaccines.
Paraninfo Building
The 8th Global Forum on TB Vaccines will take place in the Paraninfo Building of the University of Zaragoza, located at Plaza Basilio Paraíso 4. We are grateful to the University for providing this unique and historic venue for the Forum.
Situated in the heart of the city, the Paraninfo Building is the University of Zaragoza's oldest and most emblematic building. Inaugurated in 1893, it was originally the Faculty of Medicine and Sciences. It now serves as the representative and institutional headquarters of the University and houses the General Library and the Museum of Natural Sciences. The Paraninfo Building is a major cultural center in the city, hosting a continuous program of activities and events and serving as a venue for numerous conferences, presentations, and scientific meetings.
The Paraninfo Building is just 3 kms (less than 10 minutes by car) from the Zaragoza-Delicias Train Station, and 14 kms (approximately 20 minutes) from the Zaragoza Airport, and within walking distance of a wide variety of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.