JACARDI General Assembly – Madrid highlights

The JACARDI consortium gathered in Madrid for four inspiring days of exchange, collaboration, and renewed commitment to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and diabetes across Europe. More than 200 participants from 21 countries joined discussions on equity, gender gaps in healthcare, data systems, sustainability, and the upcoming EU Cardiovascular Health Plan.

Throughout the Assembly, partners shared early insights from JACARDI’s 143 pilot projects, offering a rich picture of progress and lessons emerging from real-world practice. Workshops and roundtables helped translate this experience into future action, reinforcing shared goals for more integrated, person-centred care. A dedicated session on the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan brought strong alignment between JACARDI’s evidence and Europe’s broader policy momentum. International contributions added valuable perspectives on monitoring systems and reducing non-communicable disease burdens.

What truly defined the event was the sense of connection: an atmosphere of openness, energy, and mutual support. As the project enters its next phase, the momentum from Madrid will continue to guide collective efforts to strengthen health systems so everyone in Europe has a fair chance at good health.

To relive the atmosphere and energy of these days, we invite you to watch our mood video capturing the unmistakable JACARDI spirit of the event.