Everything you need to know about registering for and attending the Global Mental Health Africa Conference 2027. Can't find your answer? Email [email protected].
Yes. GMHAC 2027 is open to participants who wish to attend and engage with the conference without presenting an abstract. Participants can attend sessions, discussions, networking activities and other conference activities available to registered delegates.
Registration is completed through the official GMHAC 2027 registration platform. Select the appropriate ticket category, complete the required information and make payment where applicable. Registration is only confirmed once the required steps have been successfully completed.
GMHAC 2027 offers ticket categories to support participation across different groups, including private sector, industry, philanthropy and foundations; public sector, academia, research organisations, NGOs and health system workers; and youth (35 and under), early-career researchers, people with lived experience (PWLE) and caregivers. Youth, early-career researcher and lived-experience (PWLE) tickets are now open. The applicable registration fee depends on the participant's category and the registration period.
Early-bird registration has been extended to 19 November 2026. Regular rates apply from 20 November 2026 to 20 January 2027.
| Category | Early bird (to 19 Nov) | Regular (20 Nov – 20 Jan) |
|---|---|---|
| Youth (35 and under), early-career researchers, people with lived experience and caregivers | $145 | $170 |
| Public sector, academia, research organisations, NGOs and health system workers | $170 | $200 |
| Private sector, industry, philanthropy and foundations | $200 | $250 |
Eligibility depends on the criteria established for the relevant ticket category. Participants should select the category that accurately reflects their current status.
A registration is considered complete once you have submitted the registration form and, where payment is required, completed payment. You should receive a registration confirmation by email. If you do not receive confirmation or are unsure whether your registration was successful, contact the conference team.
Yes. You can book up to 10 places in one order. The group administrator is responsible for all attendee information, payment must be completed before attendee details are submitted, and each attendee must have a valid individual registration record.
All cancellation and alteration requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Whether a refund applies depends on the date your written request is received, as set out in our Cancellation & Refund Policy and Terms & Conditions. Substitutions, where you transfer your place to a colleague, may be allowed on written request before the stated deadline.
GMHAC 2027 takes place from 8–10 February 2027 at the Trademark Hotel, Limuru Road, The Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya. Sessions are held in the hotel's conference rooms, which have high-speed Wi-Fi, close to the United Nations complex.
Visitors of all nationalities can enter Kenya without a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is mandatory and must be obtained before you travel at etakenya.go.ke. We recommend applying at least one month ahead. Visa support or invitation letters may be provided on request to [email protected] once you are registered. A letter does not guarantee visa approval.
No. Participants are responsible for arranging and funding their own accommodation, flights and ground transfers. The Trademark Hotel is recommended as it is also the venue; self-sponsored delegates can book directly on +254 730 886 000. For entry requirements, getting around, health and packing advice, see the Delegate Information Pack.
GMHAC scholarships support participation by individuals who may otherwise face financial barriers to attending the conference. Eligibility and priority criteria are specified in the scholarship call and may consider factors such as geographical representation, career stage, lived experience, sector and contribution to global mental health.
Applications undergo a review process against the published scholarship criteria. The conference team and designated reviewers assess applications and determine scholarship recipients. Applicants are subsequently notified of the outcome.
Applicants should receive an acknowledgement or confirmation after successfully submitting their application. If you do not receive confirmation, check your spam/junk folder first. If it is still unavailable, contact the conference team for assistance.
Scholarship decisions are communicated following completion of the review process. The conference team will communicate the expected notification timeline through the scholarship call and applicant communications.
Deadlines are final. Only documented technical failures on our side will be considered, case by case.
Deadlines are final. Only documented technical failures on our side will be considered, case by case.
A reserve or waiting list may be maintained where scholarship places become available following the initial selection process. Applicants placed on a reserve list will be contacted if funding becomes available.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring their applications are complete and submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications may not be eligible for review. Where clarification is required and the timeline allows, the conference team may contact an applicant for additional information.
GMHAC 2027 welcomed submissions aligned with the conference theme and its programme tracks. The call for abstracts and the Innovation Fair call specified the eligible submission formats, themes/tracks and requirements. Both calls are now closed.
No. All calls are now closed:
Thank you to everyone who submitted. Selected abstracts and innovations have already been notified.
Submitted abstracts are reviewed through the conference's established abstract review process, considering the relevance and quality of submissions against the published criteria and the objectives of the conference programme.
Deadlines are final. Only documented technical failures on our side will be considered, case by case.
Where appropriate, abstracts that meet the required criteria but cannot be accommodated in the initial programme may be placed on a reserve list. If additional programme spaces become available, authors may be contacted.
You can update your details directly through your account. If you are unable to make the change yourself, contact the conference team for assistance.
Contact the GMHAC 2027 conference support team at [email protected]. Include your name, the email address used for your application/registration, a description of the issue and, where relevant, a screenshot of the error. Do not send passwords or payment-card details.
Deadlines are final. Only documented technical failures on our side will be considered, case by case. If you experienced one, email [email protected] as soon as possible with your name, the email address used for your application and a screenshot of the error.
Deadlines are final. Only documented technical failures on our side will be considered, case by case.
Applicants should carefully review their information before submitting an application. Amendments after submission may be permitted for specific administrative or factual corrections, subject to the application stage and the requirements of the review process. Changes that materially affect an application's assessment may not be permitted after submission.
