The closing session of the symposium summarized key objectives, including fostering a global South HPV community, sharing lessons, and promoting evidence-based program implementation. Organizers and partners, including the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, academic institutions, and the Gates Foundation, were acknowledged for their pivotal contributions. Participants’ enthusiasm and active engagement throughout the sessions were highlighted as essential to the event’s success. The meeting concluded with encouragement for continued collaboration and announcements for upcoming related discussions.