Welcome to the 2017 Global Evidence Summit

A very warm welcome to Cape Town! We look forward to welcoming more than 1400 people from at least 67 countries to the first ever Global Evidence Summit.The Global Evidence Summit will be the first time that  Cochrane,  The Campbell Collaboration,  Guidelines International Network,  International Society for Evidence-based Health Care, and  Joanna Briggs Institute have joined forces to create this premiere event in evidence-based policy.The theme of the Summit is ‘Using evidence. Improving lives’ and aims to advance the use of reliable research evidence in addressing some of the world’s most serious health and social challenges. We’ve created an illuminating line-up of content and world-class speakers and facilitators that promises to excite, intrigu e and engage wide audiences.We hope the Summit will provide the fruitful ground for all delegates to meet, share and collaborate to progress our aims. For a full programme schedule visit  globalevidencesummit.org/signup.Enjoy the Summit, and do take some time to explore a little of our beautiful country during your stay with us.Best wishes,Jimmy Volmink and Tamara KredoChairs of the Organising Committees for the 2017 Global Evidence SummitMonday, September 11, 2017
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