Join us for the 2nd AI in Health Africa Conference, where experts, policymakers, researchers, and healthcare innovators will explore AI-driven solutions tailored to Africa’s unique healthcare landscape. Building on the success of the inaugural event, this year’s conference will highlight South-to-South collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the localization of AI in African healthcare systems.
Key discussions will focus on integrating AI with indigenous knowledge systems, addressing linguistic and cultural diversity, and ensuring AI enhances existing healthcare tools rather than creating siloed solutions. The role of Generative AI in healthcare innovation and sustainable business models will also take center stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of AI in African healthcare sign up now!
This conference seeks to bridge the gap between research and practical implementation by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder engagement in the following ways:
Discover cutting-edge AI innovations in diagnostics, treatment optimization, and disease prediction.
Learn about AI solutions tackling Africa’s diverse healthcare needs, from maternal health to infectious diseases.
Engage with a multidisciplinary community of innovators shaping AI's future in African healthcare.
Participate in discussions on Artificial Intelligence policy, regulation, and ethical considerations.
Develop strategies to nurture AI talent and build a sustainable AI ecosystem across the continent.
Exploring regulatory frameworks, data governance, and ethical considerations.
Addressing language barriers, cultural adaptations, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Training and upskilling health practitioners to leverage AI tools.
Enhancing the interoperability of AI with existing healthcare infrastructure and digital health tools.
Exploring how generative AI and related tools accelerate medical research, decision support, and diagnostics—while also addressing critical health challenges such as MSRH, NCDs, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.
Showcasing groundbreaking AI-driven solutions in diagnostics, treatment, and patient management, while exploring economic strategies tailored to traditional and indigenous healthcare systems.
| DAY 1 | |
|---|---|
| 08:00hrs-09:00hrs | Registration (Academy videos and partner videos) |
| 09:00hrs – 09:20hrs | Opening Ceremony and Keynote Addresses: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe |
| 09:20hrs-09:40hrs | Keynote speech: Ethical AI, Healthy Africa and Global South: Highlighting strategies and Pan-African perspectives on regulating AI-driven health systems for long-term, inclusive impact. |
| 9:40hrs-10:00hrs | Keynote speech: Localization and contextualization of AI in Healthcare |
| 10:00hrs – 11:00hrs | Plenary Session 1: The Future of AI in Africa’s Healthcare Panel Discussion on AI’s Role in strengthening Health Systems: South-to-South Collaboration in AI for Health |
| 11:00hrs-11:30hrs | TEA AND COFFEE BREAK |
| 11:30hrs-12:30hrs | Abstract presentations |
| 12:30hrs-13:00hrs | NAAMI Presentation |
| 13:00hrs-14:00hrs | LUNCH BREAK |
| BREAKOUT SESSIONS | |
| 14:00hrs-15:00hrs |
Breakout Session 1: AI Policy and Ethics in Healthcare: Data Security, AI Governance, and ethical adoption in Africa Breakout Session 2: Localization and Contextualization of AI in Healthcare Addressing Language Barriers and Indigenous Knowledge Integration Workshop: Frontline Perspectives: The imperative role of Healthcare professionals in AI for Healthcare |
| 15:00hrs-16:00hrs |
Masterclass: Building Multilingual AI NLP strategies for African and Global South Health Systems Masterclass: Designing inclusive AI Health policies: Provide hands-on guidance for translating ethical principles into national AI health policies Workshop: Cocreating community-informed AI solutions. Use humancentered design to prototype AI solutions grounded in indigenous health practices and patient perspectives |
| 16:00hrs-17:00hrs | AI Innovation showcase and networking session: Featuring AI Startups (Hackathon) and research Labs |
| DAY 2 | |
|---|---|
| 08:00hrs-09:00hrs | Registration (Academy videos and partner videos) |
| 09:00hrs-09:30hrs | Presentation by NAAMI: AI capacity building in the Global South (AI school) |
| 09:30hrs-10:30hrs | Plenary session: AI and Healthcare workforce capacity building: Opportunities and challenges (moderated by NAAMI) |
| 10:30hrs-11:00hrs | Abstract presentations |
| 11:00hrs-11:30hrs | TEA BREAK |
| BREAKOUT SESSIONS | |
| 11:30hrs-13:00hrs |
Interactive session: Reimagining Health workflows with Generative AI: Immersive simulation and co-creation lab. Enable participants to ideate, prototype, and test generative AI use cases that can enhance clinical workflows in low-resource African settings Breakout Session 3: AI Powered Health Innovations and Startups Case Studies of AI in Diagnostics, Patient Management, and Telemedicine Breakout Session 4: The role of Generative AI in Healthcare Innovation How AI Can Improve Decision Support and Medical Research |
| 13:00hrs-14:00hrs | LUNCH BREAK |
| BREAKOUT SESSIONS | |
| 14:00hrs-15:00hrs |
Breakout Session 5: AI in strengthening existing Digital Health Systems Enhancing Interoperability and integrated AI Solutions Breakout Session 6: sustainable AI-driven Business Models for Indigenous Healthcare Practical approaches to AI Integration in traditional Health practices Roundtable Discussion: establishing the AI in Health Africa and Global South Network Roadmap for Collaboration and Future Initiatives |
| 15:00hrs-16:00hrs | Presentations from the Hackathon |
| 16:00hrs-17:00hrs |
Closing Ceremony: • Summary of Key Takeaways & Policy Recommendations • Commitments from Stakeholders and Next Steps • Vote of Thanks |
Join us for the 2nd AI in Health Africa Conference, where experts, policymakers, researchers, and healthcare innovators will explore AI-driven solutions tailored to Africa’s unique healthcare landscape. Building on the success of the inaugural event, this year’s conference will highlight South-to-South collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the localization of AI in African healthcare systems.
Key discussions will focus on integrating AI with indigenous knowledge systems, addressing linguistic and cultural diversity, and ensuring AI enhances existing healthcare tools rather than creating siloed solutions. The role of Generative AI in healthcare innovation and sustainable business models will also take center stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of AI in African healthcare sign up now!
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