HEAL Nexus 2026 Convening
Beyond Borders: From Impact to Influence
The future of health equity
begins in conversation.
A three-day Global gathering of researchers, advocates, and innovators reshaping health systems from the ground up.
Dates
24-26 September 2026
Format
In-person + livestream
Venue
University of Lagos
"This is the gathering Africa's health equity movement has been waiting for."
Where health equity's next generation gathers.
HEAL Nexus is the flagship convening of Health Equity Accelerator Leadership Society (HEAL Society) bringing together delegates, researchers, innovators, and speakers from across the continent.
Over three days, delegates move through keynote sessions, a live hackathon, abstract presentations, and an awards night that closes the gathering. It is equal parts conference, competition, and community.
Tiers
Choose your registration
Five pathways into HEAL Nexus 2026. Each opens the same doors, the difference is who you are and how you're arriving.
Members Only
HEAL Society Member
₦10,000
Verified rate
Reserved for active HEAL Society members. Verification by member ID and registered email.
All three days, full access
Member networking lounge
Conference materials
Non-Member Student
₦15,000
Standard rate
Open to undergraduate and graduate students from any institution. Valid ID required at check-in.
All three days
Workshop access
Conference materials
By Submission
Hackathon Participant
₦7,000
Submission rate
For confirmed hackathon entrants. Requires the submission ID from your acceptance email.
Hackathon weekend access
Mentor sessions
Demo Day attendance
By Submission
Abstract Participant
₦7,000
Submission rate
For accepted abstract presenters. Requires the submission ID from your acceptance email.
Presentation slot
Research showcase
All three days
By Invitation
Speaker
Free
Complimentary
For invited speakers and panelists. Email allowlist required for registration.
Speaker green room
Welcome dinner
All access
Register
Complete your Registration
Begin by selecting the registration tier that applies to you. Form fields and verification will adjust automatically. Once confirmed, you will be redirected to secure payment via Paystack.
Secure verification. HEAL members and submission holders are checked against our records in real-time.
Paystack checkout. Pay with card, bank transfer, or USSD fully encrypted.
Instant confirmation. You'll receive a digital ticket with QR code via email.
Programme
Three days, Three Pillars
A programme designed for depth, not breadth. Choose your track or move between them.
001
Research
showcase
Forty accepted abstracts from across the continent, presented by their authors. Q&A panels moderated by senior researchers. The format is rigorous; the conversation is generative.
002
Health equity
hackathon
A 48-hour intensive where teams of clinicians, designers, and engineers prototype solutions to challenges sourced from rural health facilities. Mentors on hand. Working code on Demo Day.
003
Movement
building
Plenary sessions, working groups, and an evening reception focused on what comes next. How does a continent of advocates organise into something durable? We work it out together.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How do I find my HEAL Member ID?
Visit the Member Verification page on healfellowship.srhin.org and enter your registered email. You'll receive a magic-link login that shows your member ID. If you've never registered, you can sign up
I'm a hackathon entrant, where's my submission ID?
Check the acceptance email you received from HEAL Society. If you can't find it, contact healsociety@srhin.org with your full name and team name.
What if my payment fails?
Your registration is held for 24 hours from the moment you complete the form. If payment fails, simply try again with the same details. After 24 hours, you may need to start the registration over.
Can I attend remotely?
Yes. All plenary sessions and the Demo Day will be livestreamed for registered attendees. Workshop participation requires in-person attendance.
What's your refund policy?
Registrations are non-refundable but transferable to another attendee at no charge. Contact us with the new attendee's details.
Three Days. One Movement
Join us in Lagos this September. Be part of the conversation that's shaping the next chapter of Global health equity.