Pre-Conference Workshops
- Stakeholder engagement
- Research and data harmonisation
- Ethics and governance
Inaugural Annual Meeting of the African Population Cohorts Consortium
APCC Annual Conference 2026
Connected Cohorts, Stronger Systems: Driving Africa’s Health Transformation
67+
Cohorts
25
Countries
200+
Delegates
About the Conference
The African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC) is pleased to announce its inaugural Annual Conference and Participants Forum. Co-hosted by Addis Ababa University – School of Public Health, this flagship event convenes cohort study investigators, researchers, policymakers, funding partners, and health stakeholders from across Africa.
The conference serves as a critical platform to advance population and health research, strengthen stakeholder collaboration, and promote evidence-informed policy dialogue aligned with Africa’s health and climate development priorities. This landmark convening will:
- Review progress and key achievements across APCC workstreams and member cohorts
- Facilitate scientific exchange and strengthen collaboration across cohorts, institutions, and countries
- Advance data harmonisation and shared methodologies around common data models and multi-cohort analysis
- Strengthen shared research infrastructure and collaborative data systems across cohorts
- Connect researchers, policymakers, and partners to translate cohort data into actionable policy insights
- Define strategic priorities and advance governance decisions for the next phase of APCC
Why Attend?
- Access a unique and growing network of population cohorts across Africa
- Initiate and strengthen research collaborations
- Engage with policymakers to influence health policy and practice
- Explore emerging approaches in data systems, harmonisation, and multi-cohort analysis
- Help shape the future direction of APCC
Conference Highlights
Plenary Sessions
- Connected Cohorts, Stronger Systems
- Strategic research programmes and collaborations
- Sustainability and funders’ perspectives
- Data solutions and harmonisation
Scientific Sessions
- Oral presentations
- Poster sessions
- Abstract-driven parallel sessions
- Collaborative research discussions
Governance & Consortium Development
- Members Council meetings
- Steering Committee elections
- Independent Advisory Council engagement
- Strategic priority setting
Participants Forum
- A dedicated platform enabling cohort participants to contribute directly to discussions on research priorities and the future direction of APCC
Who Should Attend?
This is an open invitation with curated participation, ensuring a focused and high-value dialogue.
- Cohort investigators and researchers
- National and regional policymakers
- Representatives of regional bodies such as Africa CDC and AUDA-NEPAD
- Funding partners and development agencies
- Data scientists and research methodologists
- Implementing partners and civil society stakeholders
- A participant representative from each APCC member cohort
Next Steps
Registration details, abstract submission guidelines, and the full programme will be announced soon. Join us in Addis Ababa and be part of a growing movement shaping the future of collaborative population research in Africa.