GITEX Future Health Africa 2026

GITEX Future Health Africa 2026 convenes leaders from Africa and around the globe to influence the future of healthcare on the continent. The event emphasizes innovations driven by AI, advancements in medical technology, improvements in health infrastructure, and collaborative policy efforts aimed at developing resilient and inclusive health systems.

Reasons to Attend

• Location: Casablanca, Morocco
• Brings together a diverse ecosystem of ministers, innovators, healthcare leaders, hospitals, investors, and technology disruptors
• Focus on AI, blockchain, digital health, robotics, and advanced medical systems
• Insights into Africa's growing $259 billion healthcare market
• Participation from major global healthcare brands and African innovators

Current Industry Developments

• Morocco plans to boost health and education funding to $15 billion by 2026
• Inauguration of two significant university hospitals in Rabat and Agadir
• New exhibitors in medtech and healthtech, including Andromedic, Dislog, AstraZeneca, Pulsonics, Ropimex, among others, showcasing innovative diagnostic, EMR, oncology, and privacy solutions

Innovators Shaping Africa's Health Future

A selected display of global and African startups that are transforming diagnostics, operational efficiency, digital health, medical devices, workforce solutions, and AI-driven care pathways.

Overview of Africa's Healthcare Market

North Africa

• Medical Devices Market: Anticipated to reach $5.08 billion by 2030
• Digital Health Market: Projected to reach $2.33 billion by 2029

West Africa

• Telemedicine networks powered by satellites facilitating remote diagnostics, training, and consultations

East Africa

• Inpatient care market expected to reach $6.5 billion by 2029, fueled by rapid hospital growth

Southern Africa

• Over 92 hospital upgrades supported by a $1.2 billion revitalization fund

Morocco's Healthcare Transformation Plan

Five Key Components of the 2030 Health Strategy

• Digital Transformation: Aim for 100% digitized records by 2030
• Global Innovation Partnerships: Over 12 digital health agreements anticipated by 2025
• Interoperability: Nationwide integration expected by 2028
• AI & Smart Hospital Enhancements: More than 70 hospitals to be modernized by 2027
• Public-Private Partnerships: 40% co-financing for major initiatives

Investment Opportunities in African Health Innovation

• Jaza Rift Ventures: Investments ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 in early-stage medtech and digital health
• Proparco: $10 million allocated to the Transform Health Fund, benefiting over 262,500 individuals
• Villgro Africa: $1.2 million invested in over 40 startups enhancing access for 10 million people
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / i3 Initiative: $8 million supporting 60 health startups
• Health54: Investment sizes between €250,000 and €5 million across more than 35 African markets
• IFHA: Investments ranging from $5 million to $20 million in mid-stage healthcare companies

Attendee Profile

GITEX Future Health Africa is the inaugural continental event that unites all sectors of healthcare:

Roles Represented

• Ministers and Government Officials
• CEOs of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers
• Leaders in Pharma and Biotech
• CIOs and Executives in Digital Health
• Investors and Development Finance Institutions
• Leaders in Policy and Regulation

Industries Involved

• Hospital Infrastructure and Smart Facilities
• Medical Devices and Imaging
• Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Vaccines
• Diagnostics and Public Health
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• AI, Robotics, and Digital Therapeutics
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Longevity and Biohacking Innovations

Event Scale and Participation

• Over 300 exhibitors and brands
• More than 200 startups
• 15,000+ attendees
• Participation from over 30 countries
• 100+ speakers from government and industry
• 30+ strategic partnerships
• 15+ hours of conference programming
• Over 100 investors

Featured Speakers

Global policymakers, AI strategists, healthtech innovators, and government officials, including:

• Saskia Steinacker — Bayer, USA
• Ajai Sehgal — Mayo Clinic, USA
• Dr. Mazen Aladdin — Egypt Healthcare Authority
• Sutowo Wong — Ministry of Health Singapore
• Darlington Akogo — minoHealth AI, Ghana
• Marelize Gorgens — World Bank, USA
• H.E. Amine Tehraoui — Minister of Health, Morocco
• H.E. Dr. Tunji Alausa — Nigeria
• Hon. Halima Daud — Malawi
• Prof. Younes Bjijou — FM6SS, Morocco
• Dr. Mactar Seck — UN Economic Commission for Africa

Conference Schedule for 2026

4 May – Health Investment & Sovereignty Summit

Topics Covered

• Financing for Universal Health Coverage
• Policy Alignment Across Africa
• Infrastructure Driven by Data
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Sovereignty
• Focus: Investments exceeding $8.7 billion, frameworks for sovereignty, engagement with Francophone countries

5 May – Thinking Hospitals Forum

Topics Covered

• Design of AI-Native Hospitals
• Digital Twins and Low-Carbon Systems
• Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Inter