APACI - Asia-Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza

What APACI - Asia-Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza does

APACI - Asia-Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza is a Hong Kong–registered charitable institution (company limited by guarantee) with an operational office in Melbourne, founded in 2002 and operating with a five-person core team. It functions as a member-driven, regional convening body for influenza and respiratory disease control, serving clinicians, virologists, epidemiologists, government health ministries, and frontline healthcare workers across at least 15 Asia-Pacific markets. Its mission is to reduce the burden of influenza and other respiratory diseases through knowledge dissemination and policy advocacy, with WHO and country-level CDC partners as collaborators rather than customers.

Its core outputs are a portfolio of publications (APACI Newsletter, APACI Media Bulletin, APACI Information Sheets, Influenza – Asian Focus), an Influenza mobile information app, an ongoing webinar series (notably the Epidemiology and Policy Advocacy programme and the 2020 antiviral treatment series), and a recurring calendar of regional workshops and the flagship World Influenza Conference (held 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, with the 5th edition scheduled for Chengdu in June 2026). Adjacent activities include country-specific influenza workshops in markets such as Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and Korea. Underlying technology is conventional content, web and email infrastructure; there is no proprietary technical platform.

The revenue model is non-commercial: APACI operates through event sponsorships, grants, and in-kind support from pharmaceutical industry sponsors (Seqirus, Roche, IFPMA) and partner organisations (WHO, ESWI, NAIIS, isirv, country-level health bodies). Its primary customer segments are healthcare professionals and government health authorities in the Asia-Pacific region; it does not sell licences, products, or subscriptions as a for-profit entity would. Distribution is direct engagement via website, email subscription, social media, webinars, and in-person conferences across the region.

Name

APACI - Asia-Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza

Legal name

Asia-Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza

Website

https://apaci.asia

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APACI is a Hong Kong–registered, Melbourne-operated charitable alliance that, since 2002, has convened Asia-Pacific clinicians, virologists, and health ministries to reduce the burden of influenza and respiratory diseases through publications, webinars, regional workshops, and the World Influenza Conference series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Education

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAOAI

Humanitarian Health Coordination & Emergency Response Partnerships

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

SECONDARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Influenza prevention education
• Public health advocacy
• Respiratory disease research
• Pandemic preparedness
• Medical professional networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Not applicable - charitable institution: APACI is a charitable institution (company limited by guarantee) that operates through sponsorships, grants, and membership support. The organization does not generate commercial revenue from products or services. Funding appears to come from pharmaceutical industry sponsors (such as Seqirus, Roche, IFPMA) and organizational partnerships for specific events and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APACI is a charitable alliance that minimizes the impact of influenza and other respiratory diseases in the Asia-Pacific by producing educational publications, running webinars and workshops, and convening healthcare professionals, researchers, and government health authorities through annual meetings and conferences. Its deliverables include the APACI Newsletter, APACI Media Bulletin, APACI Information Sheets, the Influenza – Asian Focus publication, an Influenza App, and major convenings such as the World Influenza Conference.

Product overview

APACI is a charitable institution that operates as a membership-based alliance focused on minimizing the impact of influenza and other respiratory diseases in the Asia-Pacific region. The organization offers a portfolio of educational resources and publications including the APACI Newsletter, APACI Media Bulletin, APACI Information Sheets, and the Influenza – Asian Focus publication. APACI also hosts educational webinars and maintains an Influenza App. The organization facilitates annual meetings and conferences including the World Influenza Conference and regional workshops, sharing expertise and best practices via these platforms. APACI has been active since 2002 and operates under an independent Board of Directors with membership consisting of individuals with recognized expertise in influenza and respiratory illnesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APACI Newsletter Regular newsletter publication keeping APACI members and colleagues in the respiratory disease field up to date with developments in the Asia-Pacific region. Targeted at healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
• APACI Media Bulletin Media bulletin providing timely updates on influenza-related news and developments across the Asia-Pacific region, distributed to healthcare professionals and the respiratory disease community.
• APACI Information Sheet A5 educational information sheets providing concise resources on influenza topics for healthcare professionals and the public.
• Influenza – Asian Focus Regional publication covering influenza-related topics specific to Asia, providing context-specific insights for the Asia-Pacific respiratory disease community.
• Influenza App Mobile application providing influenza-related information and resources for users in the Asia-Pacific region, supporting healthcare professionals and the public with on-the-go access to influenza content.
• Epidemiology and Policy Advocacy Webinar Series Educational webinar series bringing together speakers from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss vaccine and anti-viral uptake for respiratory pathogens, targeted at healthcare professionals, researchers and policy advocates.
• APACI Conference Alerts and Annual Meetings Conferences, workshops and meetings programme (including the World Influenza Conference, Asia-Pacific Influenza Summits and regional workshops) bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers across the Asia-Pacific region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 delegates from 31-33 countries attend major APACI summits, demonstrating strong regional reach

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, regional and core.

• ESWI (European Scientific Working group on Influenza)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2018ESWI collaborated with APACI to organize the 2018 World Influenza Conference in Beijing, marking the centenary of the 1918 influenza pandemic.
• NAIIS (National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2018NAIIS collaborated with APACI to organize the 2018 World Influenza Conference in Beijing, focusing on preparing for the next pandemic.
• isirv (International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2018isirv collaborated with APACI to organize the 2018 World Influenza Conference in Beijing.
• KIIT University (India)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2018APACI collaborated with KIIT University in Odisha, India to hold the 2018 Influenza Workshop in Bhubaneswar.
• Influenza Foundation of India (IFI)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2018APACI collaborated with the Influenza Foundation of India for the 2018 Workshop in Bhubaneswar.
• Association of Physicians of India (Odisha branch)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2018APACI collaborated with the Association of Physicians of India (Odisha branch) for the 2018 Workshop in Bhubaneswar.
• Regional Medical Research Center (Indian Council of Medical Research)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2018APACI collaborated with the Regional Medical Research Center (ICMR) for the 2018 Workshop in Bhubaneswar.
• Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in IndiaregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2018APACI collaborated with the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India for the 2018 Workshop in Bhubaneswar.
• Chinese Preventive Medicine Association (CPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2017APACI worked with CPMA and China CDC to hold the 2017 Symposium on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Policy Development and Implementation in Beijing, China.
• China CDC (China Center for Disease Control and Prevention)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2017APACI collaborated with China CDC for the 2017 Symposium on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Policy Development and Implementation in Beijing, China.
• Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2016APACI co-hosted the 2016 Influenza Workshop in Kuala Lumpur with MPA, along with MSIDC and OGSM.
• Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy (MSIDC)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2016APACI co-hosted the 2016 Influenza Workshop in Kuala Lumpur with MSIDC.
• Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2016APACI co-hosted the 2016 Influenza Workshop in Kuala Lumpur with OGSM.
• Influenza Foundation of Thailand (IFT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2012The Influenza Foundation of Thailand partnered with APACI for the inaugural 2012 1st Asia-Pacific Influenza Summit in Bangkok, providing organizational support and co-hosting the summit dinner.
• WHO (World Health Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPACI works with WHO on pandemic preparedness, surveillance, and influenza control initiatives. WHO representatives participate in APACI meetings and conferences as speakers and advisors.
• Immunisation CoalitionregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Immunisation Coalition conducts educational webinars for healthcare professionals on immunisations, and APACI shares information about these webinars on its Forthcoming Meetings page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CDC Foundation: The CDC Foundation is a US-based nonprofit that mobilizes philanthropic and private-sector resources to support CDC's public health mission. As a nonprofit model that aggregates sponsor funding around respiratory disease priorities, it is comparable in revenue/sponsor model to APACI.
• Task Force for Global Health: A large US-headquartered nonprofit that works on vaccine-preventable diseases, neglected tropical diseases and pandemic preparedness with major pharma/foundation funding. It is comparable to APACI as a globally active, sponsor-funded health coordination nonprofit.
• Sabin Vaccine Institute: An international nonprofit that advances vaccine knowledge and uptake through advocacy, research and education programs. Comparable to APACI as a vaccine-policy focused nonprofit operating across multiple geographies.

Emerging players

• ReSViNET (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Network): ReSViNET is an international nonprofit foundation dedicated to advancing knowledge on RSV and respiratory infections through research and education. It mirrors APACI's expansion from a single pathogen (RSV) to broader respiratory disease coordination.

Regional players

• Immunisation Coalition: An Australian health charity promoting immunisation awareness and education through webinars and resources for healthcare professionals. Like APACI it runs vaccination-focused educational webinars and is a listed resource partner on APACI's Forthcoming Meetings page.
• Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN): ICAN is a regional nonprofit that coordinates infection control expertise across Africa via workshops, networks and educational resources. It mirrors APACI's membership- and meeting-led model but for a different continent's disease-control community.

Direct peers

• isirv - International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases: isirv is the leading international scientific society dedicated to influenza and respiratory virus diseases, organizing flagship conferences and publications. APACI and isirv jointly organized the 2018 World Influenza Conference and operate in the same respiratory-disease knowledge-sharing space.
• ESWI - European Scientific Working group on Influenza: ESWI is APACI's European counterpart — a multidisciplinary scientific working group that organizes the European Influenza Congress and similar knowledge-sharing activities. APACI and ESWI have co-organized the World Influenza Conference, making this the closest direct functional peer.
• NAIIS - National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit: NAIIS is a US-focused action-oriented summit convening healthcare professionals and public health partners to boost adult influenza immunization. APACI and NAIIS co-organized the 2018 World Influenza Conference, making them structurally comparable convener platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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