Successful 3rd Plenary Meeting of SUNRISE Project Concludes in Bilbao, Spain

sunrise plenary meeting Bilbao

The 3rd plenary meeting of the SUNRISE project convened from January 20-21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain, marking a pivotal gathering hosted by Osakidetza and Bio-Bizkaia. The event brought together esteemed partners from across Europe to assess the initial outcomes of the project’s first year, focusing on innovative approaches to foster long-term health behavior change among adolescents.

The meeting served as a platform for comprehensive discussions on the project’s progress, emphasizing the development and implementation of digital intervention tools tailored to diverse socio-economic, cultural, and environmental backgrounds of adolescents. The project activities organized the first year, brought together participants such as: educators, adolescents, parents, public health experts, and policy-makers, each contributing valuable insights into shaping effective strategies.

Key highlights from the session included presentations on survey findings, co-creation activities, and comparative analyses of partner countries’ approaches to digital intervention tools. The unveiling of demos and progress updates on these tools underscored their potential impact in promoting sustainable health behaviors and raising awareness for cancer prevention among young populations.

The fruitful two-day session concluded with concrete recommendations and outlined next steps to ensure the project’s objectives are met successfully. This milestone not only strengthens partnerships but also reaffirms commitment to advancing youth health across Europe.