The inaugural GITEX Future Health Africa is set to take place in Casablanca, Morocco, from May 4-6, 2026, creating a pivotal platform for healthcare innovation across the continent. This summit is a must-attend for founders, investors, policymakers, and healthcare professionals aiming to capitalize on Africa’s burgeoning healthtech sector and shape the future of medical technology.
Event Details
- What: The continent’s most influential healthcare innovation event.
- When: May 4-6, 2026
- Where: Casablanca, Morocco
- Focus Areas: AI in Healthcare, Digital Health, Health Sovereignty, Medical Devices, Smart Hospitals, and Investment.
About The Event
GITEX Future Health Africa is poised to become the continent’s premier launchpad for transformative health technologies and cross-sector collaboration. Timed perfectly with Africa’s healthcare market projected to hit an incredible $259 billion by 2030, the event aims to tackle the region’s most pressing challenges. It serves as a high-stakes intersection for medical expertise, private investment, and cutting-edge technology like AI and blockchain, all converging to build resilient and imaginative healthcare ecosystems.
What to Expect
Attendees can anticipate a comprehensive three-day program designed to move from high-level policy to practical, on-the-ground medical applications. The event will feature a major exhibition of health brands, a showcase of disruptive startups, extensive networking opportunities with hospital CEOs and government officials, and a full conference agenda packed with insights.
Featured Speakers
The summit will host world-leading voices in healthcare and policy, including:
- H.E. Amine Tehraoui: Minister of Health and Social Protection, The Kingdom of Morocco
- H.E Dr Tunji Alausa: State Minister for Health & Social Welfare, Nigeria
- Marelize Gorgens: Lead – AI & Health, The World Bank
- Ajai Sehgal: Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Mayo Clinic
- Saskia Steinacker: Senior Vice President, Global Head Strategy and Digital Transformation, Bayer
- Darlington Akogo: Founder & Chief Executive Officer, minoHealth AI
Key Conference Themes
The summit is structured across three distinct, powerful days:
- Day 1: Executive Summit: Focused on financing health sovereignty, policy alignment, and universal health coverage.
- Day 2: Future Hospitals Forum: Dedicated to engineering resilient and intelligent hospital infrastructure, AI diagnostics, and scalable facility design.
- Day 3: Future Care Forum: Centered on human-first care, exploring data governance, patient experience, and the ethics of AI in medicine.
The Investment Hub
For startups and scale-ups, the event is a critical access point to Africa’s health power circle. The conference brings together the largest funds and key investors accelerating healthcare growth, including representatives and initiatives from:
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Health54
- Jaza Rift Ventures
- Proparco (via Transform Health Fund)
- Villgro Africa
How to Attend
Visitor registration is now live. Founders, investors, and healthcare professionals can secure their spot to connect with industry leaders and explore groundbreaking solutions.
- Register to visit, exhibit, or inquire about speaking at the official GITEX Future Health Africa website.
About The Organizers
The summit is organized by KAOUN International, the overseas events company of the Dubai World Trade Centre. It is held under the high patronage of Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection and in partnership with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health.
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