Thursday October 1

EUDF Spotlight Session: How to talk to policymakers 13.00-13.45

Spotlight Stage

EUDF will host a Spotlight Session “How to talk to policymakers?”, focused on effective policy engagement and the importance of national-level advocacy in improving diabetes care.

The session will explore how to approach decision-makers, develop clear advocacy messages and align diabetes priorities with the policy agenda. It will also highlight the EU Safe Hearts Plan as a key opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes and strengthen policy action across Europe.

Speakers s Agenda

• Introduction
  Bart Torbeyns

• How to talk to policymakers: do’s and don’ts
  Nikos Manaras

• How EUDF translates research into policy actions
  Kasia Karpinska

• Reflections
  Moderated by Bart Torbeyns, with Elisabeth Dupont and Anja Strootker

• Conclusion
  Bart Torbeyns

EUDF Country Workshop 18.00-20.30

Enterprise Hotel

EUDF is organising an in-person workshop for the members of the Country Ambassadors Policy Network to discuss the national implementation of the EU Safe Hearts Plan and provide practical tips on national collaboration and engaging with policymakers.

Speakers and agenda

• Welcome C Refreshments
• Driving country-level implementation through national collaboration
  Bart Torbeyns & Kasia Karpinska

• Update on the EU Safe Hearts Plan: Spotlight on the Council Recommendation on Health Checks
  Nikos Manaras

• Workshop: From policy to practice
  Table discussions

• Conclusion
  Chantal Mathieu

• Networking reception