The only pan-African conference dedicated to African-led mental health research and innovation. Early-bird rates are open now for a limited time.
The Global Mental Health Africa Conference 2027 takes place from 8–10 February 2027 at the Trademark Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Convened by the Science for Africa Foundation and the Mental Health Innovation Network, the conference brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, funders, and people with lived experience across three days of keynote sessions, parallel thematic tracks, an innovations fair, site visits, and dedicated networking.
Registration fees cover your full conference package for all three days, including refreshments, lunch, and conference materials. Participants are responsible for arranging and funding their own accommodation, flights, and ground transfers.
Nairobi,KenyaSave 15–20% with early-bird pricing. Places are limited to 500 delegates, with early-bird slots capped within each category.
Regular rate $250 · save 20%
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Regular rate $170 · save 15%
The Science for Africa Foundation and the Mental Health Innovation Network are committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not determine who gets to shape the future of mental health in Africa. A limited number of scholarships are available for early career researchers, students, and persons with lived experience who would otherwise be unable to attend #GMHAC2027.
From registration fees to travel and accommodation, support is available for those who need it most. If your work is advancing mental health research, policy, or services in Africa, we want you in the room.
A limited number of fully sponsored scholarship places are available for young people, early career researchers and persons with lived experience. Sponsored participants received a code — select "I have a code" at checkout. Organisations registering several people should use the group registration form.
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Vodacom or Airtel subscribers. M-Pesa fee of 1.2% applies for payments from Kenya.
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Early-bird registration is open now for a limited time. Once early-bird slots fill or the window closes, the regular rate applies automatically — with no exceptions.
Registration is handled through our secure online portal, where you can choose your category, pay by card, mobile money or bank transfer, and instantly receive your proof of payment, registration number and QR code.
By registering you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy. All fees are non-refundable.
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