Together for Mental Health: African Leadership, Global Impact.
Registration opening soonScience for Africa Foundation will host the Global Mental Health Africa Conference alongside the Mental Health Innovation Network in February 2027 in Nairobi, Kenya. This unique event will bring together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, funders, and people with lived experience to showcase African-led mental health innovation, foster collaboration, and advance scalable, evidence-informed solutions across Africa.
Learn more →Share your mental health research and insights with a global audience. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the Global Mental Health Africa Conference 2027. Abstract submission date will be announced soon.
Submit Abstract →The #GMHAC2027 Innovation Fair will bring together mental health innovators from across the region to showcase cutting-edge solutions, share best practices, and foster collaboration among Africa’s thriving mental health community. Selected innovators will have the opportunity to develop materials to highlight their work at the conference. The date for the submissions for the Innovation Fair will be announced soon.
Submit Innovation →The 'Together for Mental Health: African Leadership, Global Impact' conference will showcase African-led mental health research and innovation, highlighting locally driven solutions with relevance both regionally and globally. By convening diverse stakeholders and featuring a curated programme of groundbreaking work, the conference will amplify African contributions to global mental health, foster mutual learning and provide South-to-South exchange in addition to bolstering connections between research, practice, and policy. Through networking, community building, and knowledge sharing, this conference aims to catalyse collaboration, scale effective innovations, and build momentum for strengthening mental health systems across Africa.
Expanding Access to Quality Mental Health Care.
Leadership, Power, and Lived Experience in Mental Health.
Policy, Financing, and Global Advocacy for Systems Change.
Innovations and Frontiers in African Mental Health Research.
Register your interest to attend the Global Mental Health Africa Conference 2027. Join leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners shaping the future of mental health across the continent. Submit your expression of interest to receive early access to registration, programme updates, and participation opportunities.
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