Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages

We firmly believe that well-being is not just a desirable outcome, but an essential core value that underpins all aspects of the Meeting.

As professionals in the field of immunodeficiencies, we have a moral responsibility to prioritise the well-being of our patients, colleagues, and society.

By placing well-being at the forefront, we demonstrate our commitment to ethical principles that guide our work and promote the highest standard of care. Therefore, we will:

• Offer healthy and nutritious food (including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, etc.) prepared with fresh and local ingredients, which will be served during coffee breaks.
• Use reusable dishware, and compostable materials, and avoid single-use plastics.

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

A Model for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Living

Maastricht is a city designed with the human experience at its center. By prioritizing a healthy, social, and sustainable environment, the city demonstrates how compact urban planning can directly improve the well-being of its residents and visitors alike.

• The foundation of Maastricht’s sustainability is its compact design. By ensuring that essential services, workplaces, and meeting points are within a 15-minute walk or cycle from any point in the city, we significantly reduce the reliance on motorized transport. This translates to minimal traffic congestion, reduced CO2 emissions, and a quieter, cleaner urban atmosphere for all delegates.
• Maastricht integrates nature into the urban fabric. Parks, public squares, and the revitalized walking routes along the River Meuse provide vital “green lungs” for the city. These spaces support biodiversity, provide natural cooling, and offer inclusive areas for relaxation, social interaction, and physical activity during the Meeting.
• By prioritizing local boutiques, markets, and specialized shops, Maastricht fosters an economy that is less dependent on polluting, large-scale distribution networks. Supporting local entrepreneurs ensures that the economic value generated by the Meeting directly benefits the local community and promotes more sustainable consumption patterns.
• The city’s architecture and layout are designed to encourage connection. Close-knit neighborhoods and accessible public spaces make it easier for residents and visitors to engage with one another.
• With an extensive network of cycling paths and pedestrian-friendly zones, Maastricht encourages active transit as the primary way to navigate the city.

Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

• We encourage all our exhibitors to join us in this initiative and reduce single-use giveaways at their stands.
• All course materials will be available in digital format. Course attendance certificates will be sent electronically.
• Selective waste collection (for paper, combustible waste, glass, and tins), as well as containers for exhibition-related waste, will be placed throughout the venue to maximise recycling.