Dear All:ESCMID Global once again held an afternoon of sessions focused on the intersection of AMR-related science and policy. With an overall theme of "Smart policies for lean times," the well-attended afternoon comprised a pair of workshops, a plenary session, and a networking reception (I'll also note that there was a related integrated workshop ["Aligning research and policy to unlock antibiotic innovation", supported by GSK] that preceded the afternoon but I was unable to attend it). Importantly, I am told that this series is going to continue to be implemented on the Friday that begins ESCMID. Next year, that will be Friday 9 Apr 2027 with ESCMID running 9-13 April 2027 in Stockholm. So, mark your calendars now for next year! Back to this year, the afternoon's parallel workshops were evidence-focused:Evidence for policy: modelling and economicsInnovation for action: diagnostics and cost-effectiveness across the product development and implementation pathway Both session were full to overflowing with standing room only for later arrivals! Above, photo credit Robert Skov -- lots of interest in these workshops ... we need bigger rooms next year!After the workshops, the plenary (opened by Robert Skov and then chaired by Jon Friedland) featured:(opening comments) Hon. Minister Mekdes Daba, Global Leaders Group...