Welcome to the Fourth Annual Dengue Endgame Summit

On behalf of the Global Health Institute at SUNY Upstate Medical University we are delighted to welcome you to the 2026 Dengue Endgame Summit.

Recent advances in dengue vaccines, antivirals, therapeutics, biologics, and vector control have renewed hope that dengue control may be an achievable goal. However, these technological and medical advances are emerging into a world challenged by climate change, increasing urbanization, expanded regional and international travel, and viral evolution. Our collective optimism is currently being tempered by the harsh reality of dengue on the ground, where we are witnessing record breaking dengue outbreaks around the world and increasing morbidity and mortality. However, we strongly believe there is reason for hope and an opportunity for the scientific, medical, and public health communities to unite and advance towards a future where dengue and other vector-borne diseases are concerns of the past.

In light of these challenges and opportunities the objectives of this summit are to: 1) discuss the current state of dengue around the world, 2) discuss what dengue “control” might look like, and 3) identify and discuss potential routes towards dengue control. We are thrilled to have a diverse range of speakers, moderators, and attendees at this Endgame Summit from academia, government, biotech, pharma, and the medical community who will offer unique and valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The 2026 Endgame Summit presents a opportunity to collectively contribute to building solutions that matter not only to the community of scientists and physicians who work on these problems every day, but also to the regional and global community.

Thank you for joining us and for your efforts in creating a true Dengue Endgame.

See you in Saranac Lake in September.

Warm regards,
The Summit Organizing Team