This conference will serve as a unique forum to take stock of the recent innovations in the field, tackle issues of common concern, and debate possible high impact interventions and policy level responses to the challenges and concerns posed by CRVS systems. The objectives of the conference are two-fold:

1. To generate ‘current state’ knowledge about CRVS by exploring the current status and use of innovation in CRVS in developed and developing economies, providing a platform to experts for presenting their innovative and constructive ideas at the international level
2. To prioritize ‘future state’ research and innovation needs for development into a Global 3-5 year workplan including necessary partnerships and capacity building approaches.