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[02.04.2026]
You can now view the abstracts of the presentations scheduled for GAPC2026
Please note that abstracts are only available to participants for whom we have received confirmation of payment. Yet, there may have been an error in the administrative processing.
So if you do not have access to the abstract pages or your abstract is not listed, please contact us as soon as possible, enclosing a copy of your payment: gapc2026@globalgapa.org .
[28.03.2026]
The website has recently been updated with more information:
While this year’s conference program does not include an official reception or conference dinner, we would be very pleased to gather informally with any delegates who would like to join us for a relaxed evening in Rio on 9 April from 7:30 pm onwards. More information about social events will be forthcoming.
Participants can see the participants Rio Welcome Packet here.
As part of our commitment to making GAPC 2026 as sustainable as possible, we will not be providing printed materials, conference bags, or complimentary notebooks and pens as part of the conference materials. We therefore encourage delegates to bring their own notebook and pen, if desired, as well as a reusable water bottle.
These are small but intentional steps to help reduce waste and lessen the environmental footprint of the event. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support, and we look forward to welcoming you to Rio de Janeiro soon.
[26.03.2026]
Dear participants,
We are pleased to inform you that the programme is now available on the ‘Full programme’ page.
We look forward to seeing you very soon in Rio.
The GAPC2026 organising team
[25.02.2026]
Five more plenary speakers have been added to the list for GAPC 2026.
Xi Yin leads the Health Promotion and Policy Unit in the Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific. She will speak about the regional developments on alcohol control in WPR.
Dr Thaksaphon (Mek) Thamarangsi is currently the Chief Representative and Director of the CMB Foundation Bangkok Office. He has a long track record in global health and will speak about strategic planning for the WHO Global alcohol action plan towards 2030. He will also join the feed back panel after the Regional/Interest group report back.
Aadielah Maker Diedericks is a public health activist and Secretary General of the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA). She will speak about monitoring liquor licenses and enlisting communities to reduce alcohol availability.
Dr Carina Ferreira-Borges is a public health specialist in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) with a PhD in International Health. She will speak about important regional alcohol policy developments in the opening plenary.
Natana Magalhães works with strategic communication for the promotion of women's health at Associação Alcoolismo Feminino (AF) in Brazil. She will speak about "Does Brazil force you to drink? Reflections on racism, human rights violations, and alcohol consumption by Black women."
[19.01.2026]
It's time to register for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference 2026!
Early bird rates have been extended until 6th February 2026.
Special rates for low- and middle-income countries.
Log in to your user and follow the instructions to register.
[09.01.2026]
Three more GAPC 2026 plenary speakers have been announce:
Polathep Vichitkunakorn is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand. He is speaking about the impact of Thailand’s taxation policies.
Daniela Correia is a public health researcher specialising in alcohol control policies, their evaluation, monitoring, and impact assessment in Europe and globally. She will be speaking on the success of Lithuania’s ban on alcohol marketing in the plenary session on alcohol marketing.
Stig Erik Sørheim is head of the international department of Actis – Norwegian Policy Network on Alcohol and Drugs. He is speaking on the hows and whys of the success of the Norwegian alcohol monopoly.
See more speakers and more information about them in The event-> Speakers section
[02.12.2025]
The first plenary speakers for GAPC 2026 have been announced. These are:
See more about the speakers in The event-> Speakers section
[24.09.2025]
The abstract deadline for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) 2026 has been extended to 15 October 2025. The Scientific Committee appreciates that many are working hard to get their abstract ready in time and will appreciate an extension. GAPC 2026 welcome submission of abstracts for presentations relevant to the conference topics and themes. Abstracts must be submitted electronically via the conference website by 15 October 2025. Outcomes will be notified by 30 November 2025.
GAPC is the leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers, advocates, researchers, civil society activists and practitioners and we strongly encourage abstracts from all these sectors for presentations in the program. The Scientific Committee welcomes abstracts or outlines of presentation topics for:
See more information on the GAPC 2026 website: https://www.gapc2026.org/abstract-submission.html
[30.07.2025]
The program outline is now available.
The program will have plenary and concurrent session. The plenary program will include sessions on Commercial Determinants of Inequity; Regulating digital marketing of alcohol; Regulating availability; and a focus on alcohol policy success stories.
The conference take away will be on solutions rather than problems. See the program and keep watching for more details later.
[07.06.2025]
GAPA is happy to inform that the 8th Global Alcohol Policy Conference – GAPC 2026 – will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 8-10 April 2026.
Keep the dates and look out for more details soon.
