African Bioethics in Practice: Governance and Responsibility
African practice. Global relevance. Shared learning.
Registration Open | Early Registration is Encouraged.
In-person participation from USD 75 | Virtual participation from USD 30
Join us in Nairobi or online for the Africa Bioethics Conference 2026. Under the theme African Bioethics in Practice: Governance and Responsibility, ABC2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, community representatives and emerging scholars from Africa and internationally for practical dialogue and shared learning.
Main scientific conference: 24–25 November 2026 | Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
Physical and virtual participation
Gala and Cultural Evening: 23 November 2026 | Separately ticketed arrangements will be provided on the registration page.
Key Dates
Milestone | Date | Status |
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Call for Abstracts Open | 25 May 2026 | CLOSED |
Abstract Submission Deadline | 31 July 2026 (11:59 PM EAT) | CLOSED |
Review Period | 1 August - 6 October 2026 | COMPLETED |
Abstract Outcome Notifications | 7 – 10 October 2026 | SENT |
Final Programme Published | October 2026 | ONGOING |
Presenter Registration Deadline | 23 October 2026 | OPEN |
Registration | Open | OPEN |
Gala and Cultural Evening | 23 November 2026 | --- |
Conference | 24–25 November 2026 | --- |
In-person participation from USD 75 | Virtual participation from USD 30 | View full registration categories and fees
Conference Highlights
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Cross-Sectoral Dialogue : Researchers, clinicians, policymakers, community practitioners, and technology actors in shared conversation — across sectors, regions, and knowledge traditions.
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Shared Plenaries + Focused Sessions : Collective plenaries bring all participants together for shared ethical dialogue, while focused sessions allow deeper engagement across specialised areas of practice
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Mentorship Embedded : Early-career scholars engage with senior mentors through structured opportunities for professional development, exchange, and guidance.
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Applied Ethics Focus : Sessions are designed to explore how ethical analysis informs real decisions, policies, and practices across diverse contexts.
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African Frameworks : African ethical perspectives, knowledge traditions, and practice-based insights inform the conference, alongside dialogue with global bioethics.
Explore the Themes
Five intersecting areas shaping the conference dialogue:
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Research Ethics & Governance : REC systems, consent, regulation, participant protection, data governance
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Health Systems & Clinical Ethics : Resource allocation, quality of care, clinical decision-making, mental health, community health
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Emerging Technologies & Science : AI, genomics, biotechnology, reproductive technologies, digital health
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Climate, Environment & Health Ethics : Climate justice, sustainability, environmental health, One Health, indigenous ecological knowledge
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Knowledge Production & Epistemic Justice : Publishing, peer review, authorship, open science, research integrity, decolonising methodologies
Who Should Attend
This conference is for anyone engaged in applied bioethics — where ethics meets real decisions, governance, and practice. We especially welcome contributions from:
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Research governance and ethics committees
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Health systems and clinical practice
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Public health programmes and policy
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Emerging technologies — AI, genomics, digital health
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Climate and environmental health
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Knowledge production and publishing
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Community-based ethical work
Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, community leader, or student — if you work where ethics meets practice, this conference is for you.
