The purpose of the Kick-off Meeting (KoM) was to create the basis for a smooth project development, to review the overall Project timetable and to fine tune the work of the Consortium. After welcoming the participants, the meeting agenda was approved by the Consortium. The meeting was opened by Stefania Salmaso, Director of CNESPS (ISS) where the Project’s Scientific Coordinator (SC) is located. ASSET stands for: Action plan in Science in Society (SiS) in Epidemics and Total pandemics.