The A.H.E.A.D. (Advancing Healthcare Equity and Access through Digitization) Africa HealthTech Conference, scheduled to take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, on the 25th of November, 2025, marks the maiden edition of what will become an annual gathering dedicated to advancing digital healthcare across the continent. Designed to address critical challenges facing Africa’s health systems, the inaugural event sets the foundation for a recurring conference that drives long-term collaboration and innovation.
The conference is set to convene leaders from across healthcare, technology, finance, and policy to explore the future of equitable and technology-powered healthcare in Africa. The gathering will bring together innovators, investors, regulators, and practitioners for strategic conversations on transforming healthcare access, strengthening health systems, and accelerating digital adoption.
This year’s A.H.E.A.D. Africa theme, Partnerships, technology, and the future of healthcare in Africa, reflects the urgent need to tackle fragmented supply chains, inequitable access to medicines, and strained health systems through collaborative digital solutions. Over the course of the event, attendees will engage in rich sessions that examine how the convergence of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, and finance can deliver measurable improvements in healthcare delivery and outcomes across the continent.
Inside the Agenda
The conference features keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, a hackathon and more. Each segment is structured to address issues that have real implications for policymakers, care providers, investors, and innovators.
Some topics include: Building Partnerships for Resilient Healthcare, Strengthening Managed Care through Public-Private Collaboration and Human Capital Alignment in Nigeria’s HealthTech, Financing a More Resilient Pharma Industry, and Navigating Digital Pathways for Pharma Growth in Africa.
Through these discussions, the conference aims to provide actionable insights that support both immediate improvements and long-term system transformation.
A Pan-African Platform for Cross-Sector Collaboration
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The conference will assemble influential figures whose works shape the trajectory of African healthcare. Representatives from governments, regulatory agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, healthtech ventures, academia, and finance will lead conversations that cut across policy, innovation, investment, and technology-enabled care.
This year’s speaker line up features seasoned leaders across pharmacy, such as Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Frank Muonemeh of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMG-MAN), Pharm. Ahmed Yakasai, Former President of the PSN and Chief Executive Officer of Pharmaplus Nigeria, amongst others.
It also features a distinguished group of industry regulators and policymakers involved in regulatory alignment, public sector innovation, and policies that strengthen access and accountability. This group includes leaders like Dr. Uchenna Elemuwa, the Director of Pharmacovigilance at Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Pharm. Olufemi Adeoye of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. Olugbenga Fadipe of the Lagos State Health Management Agency, and Dr. Tolu Ajomale, Head of Special Projects & Mental Health at Lagos State Government.
The agenda also brings together private health system executives who play a critical role in delivering quality care at scale. Leading voices such as Dr. Adeyemi Onabowale of Reddington Hospital, Adeleke Okembe of Duchess International Hospital, and Dr. Olamide Lawal of AXA Mansard.
Their perspectives will be complemented by entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders, including Adham Yehia and Dr. Chibuzo Opara of DrugStoc, Chijioke Dozie of Carbon, Ladi Hameed of Roche, Adeola Ayoola of Famasi Africa, Pharm. Kareem Adeniji of Tabade Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Mories Atoki of ABCHealth, Adewale Adisa of OmniBiz Africa, and Pharm. Abimbola Adebakin of Advantage Health Africa.
The lineup is rounded out by leaders in finance and investment such as Adesope Okoh of Ernst & Young, Brian Hammond of the Stanford Seed Transformation Network, Dr. Olufemi Olaleye of Sterling Bank, Yomi Jemibewon of CardinalStone, and more, ensuring that capital deployment and market readiness remain central to the agenda.
Driving Impact Beyond the Conference
The influence of the A.H.E.A.D. Africa HealthTech Conference is expected to extend far beyond the event itself. Insights shared by public sector leaders will shape policy directions, while sessions involving financiers and innovators could inform new investment strategies. For entrepreneurs, the deep dive into real-world barriers and opportunities will support more refined product design, operational improvements, and market expansion.
Stakeholders from pharma, insurance, healthtech, and government will explore how joint efforts can unlock measurable progress in access to care, clinical outcomes, and system sustainability. The event aims to catalyse partnerships that will drive long-term transformation of healthcare across Africa.
Innovation, startups, and new collaborations
One of the highlights of the conference is the A.H.E.A.D. Africa HealthTech Hackathon 1.0, powered by DORRA EMR API and Pharmavigilance API. With ten million naira worth of prizes, the hackathon will spotlight emerging talent and solutions with the potential for visible impact in the healthcare industry.
Alongside the hackathon, conversations among startups, operators, and investors will create fresh openings for cross-sector collaboration. Many participants are expected to pursue partnerships involving digital health infrastructure, pharmaceutical distribution, AI-powered diagnostics, and data-driven care models.
Support from Industry Leaders
The A.H.E.A.D Africa HealthTech Conference is supported by organisations that play significant roles within Africa’s healthcare and technology ecosystems. Partners include DrugStoc, Carbon, Co-Creation Hub, The Nest, The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), and The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
Their support reflects a shared commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and expanding access to essential health services.
A Catalyst for the Future of Health in Africa
The A.H.E.A.D. Africa HealthTech Conference represents more than a meeting of like minds. It is also a call to action that invites stakeholders to co-create a future where every African can access quality healthcare regardless of geography or income.
By presenting a platform that blends thought leadership, innovation, investment, and collaboration, the event aims to spark progress that ripples across the continent for years to come.
Health practitioners, innovators, policymakers, founders and business owners interested in participating can register here.
