The 2026 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium (AHDARS) will take place on November 10–11, 2026, at APHRC Nairobi Campus, Kenya, and online.

Convened by APHRC in partnership with Science for Africa Foundation and GSMA, this year’s theme is “Building African-Centered Data and Knowledge Systems: New Models, New Power. What Can Be Done Differently?”Join us as we explore new approaches to data, knowledge, power, and evidence in Africa.

Join the 2026 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium (AHDARS), a two-day hybrid convening bringing together researchers, policymakers, funders, private sector leaders, civil society, innovators, and other stakeholders from Africa and beyond. Under the theme “Building African-Centered Data and Knowledge Systems: New Models, New Power. What Can Be Done Differently?”, AHDARS 2026 will explore how Africa can rethink, reshape, and build data and knowledge systems that are African-owned, ethical, inclusive, interoperable, and responsive to the continent’s priorities. The symposium will feature keynote presentations, scientific and policy discussions, fireside conversations, masterclasses, and sessions showcasing innovative approaches to strengthening Africa’s data and knowledge ecosystems. Discussions will also explore digital health, data governance, interoperability, responsible AI, digital infrastructure, evidence-informed policymaking, and practical pathways for locally driven innovation. 

 

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