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APCC Annual Conference 2026 — Connected Cohorts, Stronger Systems

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The African Population Cohorts Consortium is pleased to announce its inaugural Annual Conference, bringing together the continent’s longitudinal cohorts, researchers, policymakers and partners under the theme “Connected Cohorts, Stronger Systems: Driving Africa’s Health Transformation.”

Who should attend

The conference will bring together cohort investigators, policymakers, regional bodies, funders, data scientists and implementing partners from across the continent.

What to expect

The programme will feature plenary and scientific sessions, pre-conference workshops, consortium governance activities, and a Participants Forum — advancing harmonised, equitable population cohort science across Africa.

Registration and abstract submission will open soon. Full details, key dates and the call for abstracts will be announced here and on the Conference page in the coming weeks.

Key information

Dates
25–28 November 2026
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Co-host
Addis Ababa University – School of Public Health
Theme
Connected Cohorts, Stronger Systems: Driving Africa’s Health Transformation
View the Conference page

25–28 November 2026 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia