This symposium describes how private and public sectors in the APEC region can cooperate and work effectively to prepare for and respond to pandemic influenza. Seventeen APEC economies participated in this videoconference organized by APEC EINet, based at the University of Washington. The videoconference brings together economies in a dynamic, real-time discussion through the collaboration of the health and the business sectors with a focus on critical systems continuity to enhance pandemic preparedness. From the Series:Partnerships for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: The APEC EINet