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The only pan-African conference dedicated to African-led mental health research and innovation. Early-bird rates have been extended to 19 November 2026.

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About the Conference

Register for #GMHAC2027

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.

Aerial view of the Nairobi skyline at golden hourNairobi, KenyaPhoto: Lebu Ayiga, CC BY-SA 4.0
Registration Categories & Fees

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Early-bird rates have been extended to 19 November 2026. Regular rates apply from 20 November 2026 to 20 January 2027. Save 15–20% with early-bird pricing. Places are limited to 500 delegates, with early-bird slots capped within each category.

Private Sector, Industry, Philanthropy & Foundations
$200early bird · to 19 Nov

Regular rate $250 · 20 Nov – 20 Jan · save 20%

  • Full access · all three days
  • Beverages, lunch & conference materials
  • Innovations fair & site visits
Public Sector, Academia, Research Organisations, NGOs & Health System Workers
$170early bird · to 19 Nov

Regular rate $200 · 20 Nov – 20 Jan · save 15%

  • Full access · all three days
  • Beverages, lunch & conference materials
  • Innovations fair & site visits
Youth (35 & under), ECRs, People with Lived Experience & Caregivers
$145early bird · to 19 Nov

Regular rate $170 · 20 Nov – 20 Jan · save 15%

  • Full access · all three days
  • Beverages, lunch & conference materials
  • Innovations fair & site visits

Registering colleagues too? You can book up to 10 places in one order in a few easy steps.

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Key Dates

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20th May 2026Call for Innovations Open
20 June 2026Early Bird Registration Opens
20th June 2026Travel Fellowship Open
20 June 2026Call for Abstracts Open
20th July 2026Call for Innovations Close
August 2026Innovation Decision Notifications
20 August 2026Call for Abstracts Close
31st August 2026Travel Fellowship Applications Close
Early September 2026Travel Fellowship Notifications
Early October 2026Abstract Decision Notifications
Mid October 2026Presenter Confirmation Deadline
19 November 2026Early Bird Registration Closes (extended)
20 November 2026Regular Registration Opens
20th January 2027Regular Registration Ends (or when at capacity)
8–10 FebGlobal Mental Health Africa Conference 2027

Early-bird registration has been extended to 19 November 2026. Regular rates apply from 20 November 2026 to 20 January 2027. Youth, early-career researcher and lived-experience (PWLE) tickets are now open. Once early-bird slots fill or the window closes, the regular rate applies automatically — with no exceptions.

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