4th European Alcohol Policy Conference 21 – 22 June 2010, Brussels

This conference will be the fourth in a series of alcohol policy conferences (Warsaw 2004, Helsinki 2006, Barcelona 2008).

The purpose of the conference is to promote and disseminate knowledge about current thinking on alcohol and alcohol policy matters; to build capacity and to promote networking and coalition building between and within the European countries. The main aim of the conference is to stimulate action in alcohol policy.

The conference is organized by Eurocare (European Alcohol Policy Alliance) under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and it is co-financed by the European Commission and co-sponsored by the WHO (World Health Organization).

The conference location, in the heart of the European Union, will provide a unique opportunity to involve a wider audience and engage in dialogue with policy makers at the European level.

In addition, in May 2010 the World Health Assembly will have voted on the adoption of the Global Alcohol Strategy. Europe has a strong position and responsibility, being the world's leader on alcohol consumption and an important exporter of alcoholic beverages.

Early registration fee will be 300 Euros until 15 May. After this date, the registration fee will be 350 Euros. Participants have the option to join us for only one of the conference days, at a price of 200 Euros. Organizations from low income countries can apply for a reduced fee.

For more information please contact conference@eurocare.org

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Draft Programme

Monday June 21

11:00 Opening of the 4th European Alcohol Policy Conference

• Michel Craplet, Eurocare
• Ms Paola Testori Coggi, European Commission, Director General, DG Health and Consumers
• Dr Christiaan Decoster, Belgian Health Ministry, Director-General, Federal Service of Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment

12:00 Alcohol Europe and the World

13:30 Lunch

15:00 Marketing session

17:30 The cultural dimension of alcohol policy

18:00 Close of the day

18:00 Guided tour around the city centre

20:00 Conference dinner

Tuesday June 22

09:00 Health equity - social determinants and the role of alcohol

10:00 Successfully advocating at different arenas

10:30 Parallel Session

• Alcohol at the workplace
• Social cost of alcohol
• Marketing regulation (FASE project)

12:00 Lunch

13:30 There is an urgent need for action

• Availability and Affordability
• Labeling
• Transport

17:30 It can be done

17:50 Closing remarks