Conference Program
Three days of groundbreaking research, networking, and innovation
Press Conference & Media Engagement
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Opening Remarks
Media Briefing: Conference Highlights & Research Breakthroughs
Coffee Break & Networking
Panel: The Future of Medical Research in Africa
Discussion on challenges, opportunities, and strategic directions for African medical research.
Press Luncheon
Main Conference Day: Research Presentations & Sessions
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
"Transformative Research for African Health Systems"
Parallel Session A: Infectious Diseases Research
Latest research on malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB, and emerging pathogens.
Parallel Session B: Non-Communicable Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and mental health research.
Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing
Parallel Session C: Medical Technology & Innovation
Innovations in telehealth, diagnostics, AI, and medical devices.
Parallel Session D: Health Systems & Policy
Health financing, workforce, and implementation science.
Lunch & Poster Session
Networking lunch with poster presentations from early-career researchers.
Workshop: Research Methodology & Grant Writing
Hands-on session on research design, biostatistics, and securing grants.
Workshop: Clinical Trial Design & Ethics
Afternoon Tea & Networking
Plenary: Translating Research into Policy
Awards Ceremony & Networking Day
Panel: Multisector Collaboration in Healthcare
Strategies for effective cross-sector partnerships in health research.
Break & Final Exhibition Viewing
Closing Plenary: Research Impact & Policy Translation
Bridging the gap between research findings and health policy implementation.
Awards Luncheon
Networking lunch prior to awards ceremony.
Afromed Luminary Laureate Awards Ceremony
Recognition of outstanding contributions to medical research across multiple disciplines. Includes Research Excellence Awards and Fellowship Awards.
Cocktail Networking Event
Exclusive evening for sponsors, award winners, VIP delegates, and committee members.
Schedule subject to minor changes
All times are in Central Africa Time (CAT). Registered delegates will receive a final program via email one week before the conference.