Welcome to GAFA 2027 Global Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Forum

GAFA 2027 Scientific Programme – Sept 16th – 18th 2027

GAFA 2027 brings together leading experts, clinicians, and researchers to tackle one of the fastest-growing global health concerns: severe food allergies and anaphylaxis. This comprehensive scientific program covers cutting-edge diagnostic approaches (CRD and oral food challenges), treatment strategies (including immunotherapy and biologics) and preventive care, with a strong focus on practical implementation and socio-economic impact.

Hosted in Padua, Italy, this international conference provides a unique platform to exchange cutting-edge science, share clinical practices, and foster collaboration across borders. The event aims to drive innovative solutions using existing guidelines and resources to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

Scientific Programme

Topics

Anaphylaxis

New definition of anaphylaxis.
Validation of new definition and tools for anaphylaxis recognition: digital implementatiion.
New devices for adrenaline administration: to whom, when and how?
Anaphylaxis in your office: hands-on training.
Refractory anaphylaxis: what is it and is it rare?
Drug and Vaccine anaphylaxis.
Hymenoptera and Food anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis Research Symposium.
Workshops:
- Cutting edge research on anaphylaxis.
- Minimizing the risk of anaphylaxis.
- Global approach to asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Food Allergy

Profiling the food allergic patient: epitope, BAT, digitalization.
Diagnostic algorithm, Molecular allergology, Omics.
Standardization of products for food allergy.
Immunotherapy for food allergy: selecting the right journey for the right patient, risk factors and thresholds.
What will be the changes from Codex updating?
Precautionary labeling: what will be safe for patients?
Can we really prevent food allergy?
Atopic dermatitis and asthma the burden of co-morbidities.
Workshops:
- How, when and to whom should we perform oral food challenges?
- Prescribing an adequate diet at any age.
- How to identify and tackle psychological issues?
- Evaluating protocols for food allergy OIT: egg, milk, peanut wheat, and practical tips.

Highlights of GAFA 2025

Spotlight on Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy

The main innovation of GAFA 2027 will be to develop a breakthrough thinking with an in depth appraisal!

How can we maximize the GAFA Guidelines 2022 and many other guidance documents in the literature? How can we progress steadily in food allergy and anaphylaxis science in different context and with different, usually scarce, resources?

Focusing on the constraints around us, and practicing daily will ultimately allow us to move beyond. Drawing in new ideas can be an effective strategy only if there are already clear parameters in mind, if there is a goal that the person or group is working towards.

All together jointly with the ANACARE Working Groups we will find the path to turn a problem into an opportunity unraveling any problem’s potential. We will foster creativity (and will have fun… ) solving the puzzles of food allergy and anaphylaxis diagnosis & management. Exploring the existing elements. We may end up removing some, multiplying others, reorganizing them and sometimes finding the solution in front of us.

Collaborative Efforts with ANACARE Working Groups

The goal of changing the landscape of care for our patients is in YOUR hands: don’t miss the chance to take part in this ambitious adventure at GAFA 2027 with the ANACARE Working groups!

A global panel of Key Opinion Leaders have been chosen for the ANACARE Scientific Committee and GAFA Faculty to fully cover the broad range of disease issues that will be highlighted during this comprehensive 2 and half day event. Local Experts will also be invited to join the GAFA Faculty on the grounds of their renowned up-to-date knowledge.

👥 Meet the Scientific Committee