Where Health Leaders Meet, Build and Move Ideas Forward
HEAL convenes students, researchers, innovators and partners across universities and countries to exchange ideas, strengthen leadership and drive solutions for health equity.
Why We Convene
Health challenges are complex and cannot be solved in isolation.
HEAL conferences bring together young leaders, researchers, professionals and communities to:
- Share evidence and real experiences
• Spotlight student innovation
• Build cross-campus collaborations
• Translate research into real impact
• Connect young leaders with institutions and partners
Through these convenings, HEAL strengthens a global ecosystem of health equity leadership.
Flagship Convening: HEAL Nexus
The Global Gathering of Young Health Leaders
HEAL Nexus is our flagship convening that brings together students, researchers, advocates, innovators and policy thinkers working to advance health equity.
Participants explore emerging health challenges, share campus innovations and collaborate on solutions that can scale across countries.
Focus Areas
- Health Innovation
• Community Health Systems
• Youth Leadership in Health
• Research & Evidence Translation
• Policy & Advocacy
• Digital Health
What Happens at Nexus
- Keynote conversations
• Student research presentations
• Innovation showcases
• Workshops and masterclasses
• Partnership roundtables
• Community action labs
Upcoming Conferences
HEAL NEXUS 2026
Beyond borders: from impact to influence
Location: University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Date: TBD
Past Convenings
HEAL NEXUS 2025
BOLD MOVES, BIG IMPACT
Location: KAAF Auditorium, University of
Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Date: September 5-6, 2025
Research & Innovation Showcases
At HEAL convenings, students present:
- Public health research
• Community interventions
• Digital health tools
• Policy proposals
• Grassroots innovations
Top projects are featured across the HEAL network and supported for scale.
Host a HEAL Convening
Bring HEAL to Your Campus
Universities can partner with HEAL to host:
- Regional Nexus events
• Research dialogues
• Leadership masterclasses
• Innovation labs