In mid-March 2026, the Annual Meeting of the GLISTEN Network was held to review progress on the objectives of the network and discuss strategy for the further development and expansion of the activities and programmes core to growth.

The inaugural meeting of the network was held at the Thaba Eco Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, in March 2025. The meeting brought together clinical researchers, scientist and partners to establish the framework, priorities and governance structure of the network.