Press Conference & Media Engagement

08:00 – 09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Main Foyer
09:00 – 09:30

Opening Remarks

Sir Kebby Zumani, Conference Chairperson
Press Hall
09:30 – 10:30

Media Briefing: Conference Highlights & Research Breakthroughs

Organizing Committee
Press Hall
10:30 – 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

Networking Lounge
11:00 – 12:30

Panel: The Future of Medical Research in Africa

Featuring industry leaders and policymakers
Press Hall

Discussion on challenges, opportunities, and strategic directions for African medical research.

12:30 – 14:00

Press Luncheon

VIP Dining Room

Main Conference Day: Research Presentations & Sessions

07:30 – 08:30

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Main Foyer
08:30 – 09:30

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address

Prof. James Mwenda, Keynote Speaker
Main Auditorium

"Transformative Research for African Health Systems"

09:30 – 11:00

Parallel Session A: Infectious Diseases Research

Multiple presenters
Hall A

Latest research on malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB, and emerging pathogens.

09:30 – 11:00

Parallel Session B: Non-Communicable Diseases

Multiple presenters
Hall B

Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and mental health research.

11:00 – 11:30

Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing

Exhibition Hall
11:30 – 13:00

Parallel Session C: Medical Technology & Innovation

Innovators & researchers
Hall A

Innovations in telehealth, diagnostics, AI, and medical devices.

11:30 – 13:00

Parallel Session D: Health Systems & Policy

Policymakers & researchers
Hall B

Health financing, workforce, and implementation science.

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch & Poster Session

Dining Hall & Poster Area

Networking lunch with poster presentations from early-career researchers.

14:00 – 15:30

Workshop: Research Methodology & Grant Writing

Dr. Sarah Chansa, Workshop Facilitator
Workshop Room 1

Hands-on session on research design, biostatistics, and securing grants.

14:00 – 15:30

Workshop: Clinical Trial Design & Ethics

Prof. Kwame Nkrumah
Workshop Room 2
15:30 – 16:00

Afternoon Tea & Networking

Exhibition Hall
16:00 – 17:30

Plenary: Translating Research into Policy

Dr. Amina Bello & Panel
Main Auditorium

Awards Ceremony & Networking Day

09:00 – 10:30

Panel: Multisector Collaboration in Healthcare

Representatives from academia, industry, government
Main Auditorium

Strategies for effective cross-sector partnerships in health research.

10:30 – 11:00

Break & Final Exhibition Viewing

Exhibition Hall
11:00 – 12:30

Closing Plenary: Research Impact & Policy Translation

Prof. Linda Banda, Ministry of Health
Main Auditorium

Bridging the gap between research findings and health policy implementation.

12:30 – 14:00

Awards Luncheon

Grand Ballroom

Networking lunch prior to awards ceremony.

14:00 – 16:00

Afromed Luminary Laureate Awards Ceremony

Hosted by Dr. Mutinta Chiabi
Main Auditorium

Recognition of outstanding contributions to medical research across multiple disciplines. Includes Research Excellence Awards and Fellowship Awards.

18:00 – 21:00

Cocktail Networking Event

Sponsored by Texila American University
Sky Lounge

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.

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