21-22/06/2010 4th European Alcohol Policy conference, 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 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.

The conference is organized by Eurocare (European Alcohol Policy Alliance), co-financed by the European Commission, and co-sponsored by the WHO (World Health Organization).

For more information please contact conference@eurocare.org

Online registration available from 24th of March

Draft Programme

Monday June 21

9.00 – 10:30 Alcohol Policy Network meeting (Only for APN members)

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

The importance of Culture – Michel Craplet, Chairman of Eurocare ( tbc)

12:00 Health equity – social determinants and the role of alcohol Comments by DG Employment and Social Affairs ( tbc)

13:00 LUNCH

14:30 Non-communicable diseases – Europe's biggest threat to health

15:00 “ IT CAN BE DONE” Examples of good policy measures implemented in different countries

20:00 Conference dinner

Tuesday June 22

09:00 How to raise awareness of the risks associated with alcohol

09:30 Alcohol Marketing Panel discussion

10:30 COFFEE

11:00 Working groups

• 1. Alcohol in the workplace
• 2. Alcohol related injuries and accidents
• 3. Health professionals
• 4. Labeling
• 5. Availability and affordability
• 6. Education

13:00 – 14:30 LUNCH

14:30 “A Global Strategy” – What can be Europe's contribution?

We have strategies at every level – do we have enough action?

15:30 Panel discussion - What can we do to move the agenda forward?

Lessons learnt at the the working groups

16:30 Protocols on way forward:Pricing, Availability, Marketing, Drink driving, Drinking environments, Community and workplace action, Raising public awareness, Illegally and informally produced alcohol, Health care interventions, Monitoring and evaluating action

17:30 Closing remarks

18:00 END OF CONFERENCE