#TeachToReach coordination meeting for Partners and Leaders (13 June 2024)

The partner coordination call on June 13, 2024, served as a "dress rehearsal" for the upcoming Teach to Reach 10 global conference, set to take place on June 20-21. Reda Sadki, Charlotte Mbuh, and María Fernanda Monzón, the "Teach to Reach Trio," hosted the call, which aimed to provide practical information and guidance for partners and participants. Key highlights from the call include: 1. Participation: As of the call, 21,161 people had registered for Teach to Reach 10, a significant increase from previous editions. 2. Partner recognition: Organizations that met specific requirements, such as attending partner briefings, sharing the Teach to Reach invitation, and providing logos, were recognized as official partners. A diverse range of organizations from various sectors and countries were represented. 3. Lightning Chats: Upcoming Lightning Chats featuring global health leaders such as Maria Nera (WHO), David Akpan (eHealth Africa), and Kate O'Brien (WHO) were announced. Participants were encouraged to subscribe to the calendar to stay informed. 4. RingCentral platform: A tutorial was provided on how to register and navigate the RingCentral platform, where the conference will be hosted. Key features such as networking, scheduling, and interactive sessions were highlighted. 5. Conference schedule: The detailed schedule for June 20 (English) and June 21 (French) was presented, including the opening ceremony, partner showcases, workshops, and networking sessions. 6. Celebration of milestones: The conference will celebrate 50 years of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and its impact on saving children's lives. 7. Workshops and future plans: Due to the overwhelming response from partners, the organizers are planning to provide more opportunities for partner organizations to showcase their work in future Teach to Reach events. 8. Social media engagement: Participants were encouraged to actively share and engage with Teach to Reach content on social media platforms to increase visibility and participation. The call emphasized the importance of participants' experiences, stories, and contributions in shaping the learning and networking experience at Teach to Reach. With one week left until the conference, the organizers expressed their excitement and anticipation for the event, which aims to foster meaningful connections and knowledge-sharing among health professionals worldwide.