HealthTech Connect 2026

From Digital Enablement to System-Wide Impact (2nd Edition)

?? Thursday, 29 October 2026

?? Courtyard Hotel, Waterfall City

Event Description

Following a successful inaugural event, HealthTech Connect returns for its highly anticipated 2nd edition, bringing together South Africa’s most influential healthcare, technology, and policy leaders.

As the country accelerates toward a digitally enabled healthcare system, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, digital mental health, wearable devices, and cybersecurity are no longer optional innovations—they are essential building blocks for a resilient, accessible, and efficient health system.

HealthTech Connect 2026 is designed to move beyond discussion and into action—focusing on how digital health solutions can be scaled to deliver measurable, system-wide impact aligned with South Africa’s national health priorities.

Why You Should Attend

South Africa’s healthcare system is at a pivotal moment. This event will help you:

• Understand how AI is transforming diagnostics, triage, and clinical workflows
• Explore genomics and precision medicine tailored to African populations
• Discover how digital mental health platforms are expanding access to care
• Learn how wearables and remote monitoring are enabling preventative and home-based care
• Gain critical insights into cybersecurity and patient data protection
• Engage with leaders shaping NHI-aligned digital infrastructure and policy

What You’ll Experience

• High-level keynote on South Africa’s digital health transformation
• Expert-led sessions covering AI, genomics, mental health, and cybersecurity
• Real-world case studies and implementation insights
• Startup-to-scale showcase featuring local health tech innovation
• Panel discussions with leaders across public and private sectors
• Networking opportunities with decision-makers, investors, and innovators
• Innovation showcase during lunch featuring cutting-edge solutions

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for professionals and decision-makers across the healthcare ecosystem:

• Healthcare Executives (CEOs, CIOs, CMOs, CTOs, CISOs)
• Government & Public Health Officials
• Healthcare Providers & Hospital Groups
• Medical Schemes & Payers
• Pharmaceutical & MedTech Companies
• HealthTech Startups & Entrepreneurs
• Investors, DFIs & Impact Funders
• Academics, Researchers & Policy Experts
• Clinicians & Digital Health Practitioners
• NGOs, Donors & Global Health Organisations

Key Themes

• AI and clinical accountability
• Genomics and precision medicine
• Digital mental health access
• Remote patient monitoring & preventative care
• Cybersecurity and data protection
• Interoperable health data ecosystems
• NHI-aligned digital infrastructure
• Ethics, governance, and public trust

Join the Movement

Be part of the 2nd edition of HealthTech Connect and contribute to shaping a connected, trusted, and people-centred healthcare system in South Africa.

Enquiries

For speaking, sponsorship, or group bookings, please get in touch with the event organisers.