ABOUT THE SUMMIT
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The Gatefield Health Summit is an annual event brings together health leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, investors, and storytellers exploring health solutions targeted towards accelerating better healthcare systems across Africa.
The Gatefield Health Summit is an annual event brings together health leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, investors, and storytellers exploring health solutions targeted towards accelerating better healthcare systems across Africa.
The Gatefield Health Summit is an annual event brings together health leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, investors, and storytellers exploring health solutions targeted towards accelerating better healthcare systems across Africa.
Africa does not have a shortage of health innovations.
Africa does not have a shortage of health innovations.
Africa does not have a shortage of health innovations.
Brilliant grassroots networks, digital health tools, and local clinics are winning battles every day, but they are winning them alone. Right now, fragmented supply chains, policy roadblocks, and rigid funding models keep these life-saving breakthroughs locked in silos.
This year's summit aims to break those walls down. By putting policymakers in the same room as innovators and storytellers, we are moving past isolated success stories and building the actual pathways to scale what already works.
Brilliant grassroots networks, digital health tools, and local clinics are winning battles every day, but they are winning them alone. Right now, fragmented supply chains, policy roadblocks, and rigid funding models keep these life-saving breakthroughs locked in silos.
This year's summit aims to break those walls down. By putting policymakers in the same room as innovators and storytellers, we are moving past isolated success stories and building the actual pathways to scale what already works.
Brilliant grassroots networks, digital health tools, and local clinics are winning battles every day, but they are winning them alone. Right now, fragmented supply chains, policy roadblocks, and rigid funding models keep these life-saving breakthroughs locked in silos.
This year's summit aims to break those walls down. By putting policymakers in the same room as innovators and storytellers, we are moving past isolated success stories and building the actual pathways to scale what already works.
Admission Pass
GATEFIELD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
21.10 —
22.10.2026
Maha Event Centre,
F.C.T. Abuja
Admission Pass
GATEFIELD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
21.10 —
22.10.2026
Maha Event Centre,
F.C.T. Abuja
Admission Pass
GATEFIELD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
21.10 —
22.10.2026
Maha Event Centre,
F.C.T. Abuja
What to
What to
What to
expect?
expect?
expect?
Actionable Blueprints Over White Papers
Replicating and deploying active, field-tested healthcare models across the continent.
001.
Preventing Disease at the Source
Treating food systems as core health infrastructure to shift the focus from reactive treatment to active longevity.
002.
Activating the Infrastructure
Deploying a system architecture to scale interventions through sustainable capital and built-in regulatory trust.
003.
Designing for Mass Reach
Integrating creative industries, film, and digital culture to build behavior-shift movements capable of reaching millions.
004.
Actionable Blueprints Over White Papers
Replicating and deploying active, field-tested healthcare models across the continent.
001.
Preventing Disease at the Source
Treating food systems as core health infrastructure to shift the focus from reactive treatment to active longevity.
002.
Activating the Infrastructure
Deploying a system architecture to scale interventions through sustainable capital and built-in regulatory trust.
003.
Designing for Mass Reach
Integrating creative industries, film, and digital culture to build behavior-shift movements capable of reaching millions.
004.
Meet the
Panelists
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/7BkoSJ7GcR2a6xCgucDiqzGMk.jpg?width=720&height=707)
SPEAKER
Sen. Ipalibo
Banigo
Nigerian Senate
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/Tmw7uknrm5NOTY53ETFW9vvzyCs.jpg?width=1080&height=1390)
PANELIST
Siddhartha
Prakash
Global Health Lead, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/o2HrSrKgHJKeXJ8ecntxVVvaho.jpg?width=727&height=505)
SPEAKER
Dr. Osita
Okonkwo
Country Director, Nutrion International
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/ctrgimhhGSY2cm9tSw4PqbyJXs.jpeg?width=2688&height=2291)
EXHIBITOR & PANELIST
Shina
Arogundade
Chief Executive Officer, Myltura
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/sjJwKIWc3aZBv4qHT1nSjqZHs.png?width=720&height=837)
PANELIST
Oluwatosin
Iseniyi
Senior Research and Policy, BudgIT Foundation
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/dmmzcZ3xovDBQ1CvMTh48lGM55A.jpg?width=3935&height=5262)
SPEAKER
Dr. Helen
Idiong
Director, Programme Quality & Influencing, Plan International
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/xqdSj8iTj94NxVNfVMCYHMXrE.jpg?width=1080&height=1281)
SPEAKER
Blessing
Adesiyan
Founder & Chief Care Officer, Caring Africa
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/PT8SEpAhJcNGAhMpsZid7EKyBX8.jpg?width=1024&height=1024)
SPEAKER
Ummi
Musa Umar
Founder & Executive Director, Call off Cancer Initiative
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/AS3cXiHS4OVR135kxS3oN0VSA.jpeg?width=4000&height=3651)
EXHIBITOR & PANELIST
Dr. Biobele
Davidson
Strengthening Health Systems Lead, BudgIT Foundation
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/AXtrNsgmfh6Hm9GF8YfGSqrta98.jpeg?width=1142&height=1114)
PANELIST
Kazeem
Balogun
Deputy Director, Supply Chain and Program Delivery, eHealth Africa
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/v44W3hrqy4K9LbRtoT76D5m60.jpg?width=1080&height=1204)
PANELIST
Michael .E.
Daniel
Programme Manager and Country Consurtium Coordinator, Helen Keller International
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/57oZXH3nySiJ8ttxtckDHzK5J7I.jpeg?width=739&height=720)
PANELIST
Rachel
Abujah
Health Desk Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/7qyyIJ7O6pN63L6dnLqi1dRf0wU.jpg?width=2538&height=2538)
SPEAKER
Maxwell
Onouha
Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, CHAI
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/eRhCFAmMKTaUPgO1U6RNYMWns.jpg?width=1080&height=1010)
SPEAKER
Adenike
Ayodele
Director, Strategy and Executive Advisor, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/vcWpvec2RsdLaXFYNIgwC9WGwA.png?width=512&height=380)
SPEAKER
Adewunmi
Emoruwa
Lead Strategist, Gatefield
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/bIyvAmHo5wTtQlceaaW9oVrjdrE.jpg?width=1080&height=969)
PANELIST
Dr. Olayiwola
Jaiyeola
Technical Director, TAConnect
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/77P5kwr8BcPq9EmD1OlEr4G5Oj0.jpg?width=1080&height=1314)
SPEAKER
Kofoworola
Odozi
gst Editorial Lead, Gatefield
![Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe](https://framerusercontent.com/images/RTfZ36vOsjPCshxKE3ph8zlF0s.jpg?width=1080&height=1096)
SPEAKER
Dr. Kurfi
Abubakar
Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, National Health Insurance Authority
Meet the
Panelists
SPEAKER
Sen. Ipalibo
Banigo
Nigerian Senate
PANELIST
Siddhartha
Prakash
Global Health Lead, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
SPEAKER
Dr. Osita
Okonkwo
Country Director, Nutrion International
EXHIBITOR & PANELIST
Shina
Arogundade
Chief Executive Officer, Myltura
PANELIST
Oluwatosin
Iseniyi
Senior Research and Policy, BudgIT Foundation
SPEAKER
Dr. Helen
Idiong
Director, Programme Quality & Influencing, Plan International
SPEAKER
Blessing
Adesiyan
Founder & Chief Care Officer, Caring Africa
SPEAKER
Ummi
Musa Umar
Founder & Executive Director, Call off Cancer Initiative
EXHIBITOR & PANELIST
Dr. Biobele
Davidson
Strengthening Health Systems Lead, BudgIT Foundation
PANELIST
Kazeem
Balogun
Deputy Director, Supply Chain and Program Delivery, eHealth Africa
PANELIST
Michael .E.
Daniel
Programme Manager and Country Consurtium Coordinator, Helen Keller International
PANELIST
Rachel
Abujah
Health Desk Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria
SPEAKER
Maxwell
Onouha
Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, CHAI
SPEAKER
Adenike
Ayodele
Director, Strategy and Executive Advisor, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)
SPEAKER
Adewunmi
Emoruwa
Lead Strategist, Gatefield
PANELIST
Dr. Olayiwola
Jaiyeola
Technical Director, TAConnect
SPEAKER
Kofoworola
Odozi
gst Editorial Lead, Gatefield
SPEAKER
Dr. Kurfi
Abubakar
Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, National Health Insurance Authority
Meet the
Speakers
SPEAKER
Sen. Ipalibo
Banigo
Nigerian Senate
PANELIST
Siddhartha
Prakash
Global Health Lead, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
SPEAKER
Dr. Osita
Okonkwo
Country Director, Nutrion International
EXHIBITOR & PANELIST
Shina
Arogundade
Chief Executive Officer, Myltura
PANELIST
Oluwatosin
Iseniyi
Senior Research and Policy, BudgIT Foundation
SPEAKER
Dr. Helen
Idiong
Director, Programme Quality & Influencing, Plan International
SPEAKER
Blessing
Adesiyan
Founder & Chief Care Officer, Caring Africa
SPEAKER
Ummi
Musa Umar
Founder & Executive Director, Call off Cancer Initiative
EXHIBITOR & PANELIST
Dr. Biobele
Davidson
Strengthening Health Systems Lead, BudgIT Foundation
PANELIST
Kazeem
Balogun
Deputy Director, Supply Chain and Program Delivery, eHealth Africa
PANELIST
Michael .E.
Daniel
Programme Manager and Country Consurtium Coordinator, Helen Keller International
PANELIST
Rachel
Abujah
Health Desk Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria
SPEAKER
Maxwell
Onouha
Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, CHAI
SPEAKER
Adenike
Ayodele
Director, Strategy and Executive Advisor, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)
SPEAKER
Adewunmi
Emoruwa
Lead Strategist, Gatefield
PANELIST
Dr. Olayiwola
Jaiyeola
Technical Director, TAConnect
SPEAKER
Kofoworola
Odozi
gst Editorial Lead, Gatefield
SPEAKER
Dr. Kurfi
Abubakar
Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, National Health Insurance Authority
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Event
Event
Event
Agenda
Agenda
Agenda
DAY 1
October
21
Summit Kickoff
Film Screening The Silent Killer, Parts 1 & 2
9:15 AM
Scaling What Works: The Gatefield Health Summit 2026 Vision
Adewunmi Emoruwa, Lead Strategist, Gatefield
10:00 am
Opening Performance
String Duet
10:15 AM
Diffusing Innovations at Scale: The role of strong public health systems
Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Chair Senate Committee on Health
10:30 AM
Unlocking Scale: Harmonizing Intellectual Property and AI Governance to Accelerate Innovations
Siddhartha Prakash, WIPO Global Health Lead
10:45 AM
Film Screening
The Double Burden of Malnutrition
10:55 AM
Building the First 2000 Days with Nutrition
Dr. Osita Okonkwo, Nutrition International Aliyu Mohammed, Helen Keller International Maxwell Onuoha, Clinton Health Access Initiative Dr. Helen Idiong, Plan International
11:20 AM
The Last-mile Logistics Revolution
Dr. Jamila Yakubu, Abdulazeez Jumare, Kazeem Balogun, Diekoye Oyeyinka
12:45 PM
Film Screening
The Perfect Woman
1:30 PM
Powering Communities to End Cervical Cancer
Ummi Musa Umar, Call Off Cancer Initiative
1:55 PM
Human-centred Stories of Resilience
2:10 PM
Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time
Lightning Talk 1: The Media as a Tool for Influence
2:40 PM
Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time
Lightning Talk 2: The Making of a Food Justice Campaign
2:50 PM
Open Stage
Stories from the Floor
3:15 PM
Departure
3:45 PM
DAY 2
October
22
Film Screening
Tufiakwa
9:15 AM
Scaling Health Financing through Digital Innovation
National Health Insurance Authority
10:45 AM
The Care Economy and Maternal Health
Film Screening: Breastmilk Money
11:45 AM
Panel Session
Blessing Adesiyan, Mairo Ibrahim, Oiza Alonge
12:00 AM
The Gatefield Longevity Index
Interactive Report Presentation
12:35 AM
Scaling Health Infrastructure through AI
Shina Arodundade, Dr. Biobele Davidson, Oluwatosin Iseniyi
1:00 PM
Project Showcase: My Healthy Heroes
Abi Begho, Lake Health and Wellbeing
1:45 PM
Creative Storytelling Showcase
Adenike Ayodele, Centre for Communication and Social Impact
2:15 PM
Music and Summit Wrap-Up
3:00 PM
DAY 1
October
21
Summit Kickoff
Film Screening The Silent Killer, Parts 1 & 2
9:15 AM
Scaling What Works: The Gatefield Health Summit 2026 Vision
Adewunmi Emoruwa, Lead Strategist, Gatefield
10:00 am
Opening Performance
String Duet
10:15 AM
Diffusing Innovations at Scale: The role of strong public health systems
Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Chair Senate Committee on Health
10:30 AM
Unlocking Scale: Harmonizing Intellectual Property and AI Governance to Accelerate Innovations
Siddhartha Prakash, WIPO Global Health Lead
10:45 AM
Film Screening
The Double Burden of Malnutrition
10:55 AM
Building the First 2000 Days with Nutrition
Dr. Osita Okonkwo, Nutrition International Aliyu Mohammed, Helen Keller International Maxwell Onuoha, Clinton Health Access Initiative Dr. Helen Idiong, Plan International
11:20 AM
The Last-mile Logistics Revolution
Dr. Jamila Yakubu, Abdulazeez Jumare, Kazeem Balogun, Diekoye Oyeyinka
12:45 PM
Film Screening
The Perfect Woman
1:30 PM
Powering Communities to End Cervical Cancer
Ummi Musa Umar, Call Off Cancer Initiative
1:55 PM
Human-centred Stories of Resilience
2:10 PM
Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time
Lightning Talk 1: The Media as a Tool for Influence
2:40 PM
Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time
Lightning Talk 2: The Making of a Food Justice Campaign
2:50 PM
Open Stage
Stories from the Floor
3:15 PM
Departure
3:45 PM
DAY 2
October
22
Film Screening
Tufiakwa
9:15 AM
Scaling Health Financing through Digital Innovation
National Health Insurance Authority
10:45 AM
The Care Economy and Maternal Health
Film Screening: Breastmilk Money
11:45 AM
Panel Session
Blessing Adesiyan, Mairo Ibrahim, Oiza Alonge
12:00 AM
The Gatefield Longevity Index
Interactive Report Presentation
12:35 AM
Scaling Health Infrastructure through AI
Shina Arodundade, Dr. Biobele Davidson, Oluwatosin Iseniyi
1:00 PM
Project Showcase: My Healthy Heroes
Abi Begho, Lake Health and Wellbeing
1:45 PM
Creative Storytelling Showcase
Adenike Ayodele, Centre for Communication and Social Impact
2:15 PM
Music and Summit Wrap-Up
3:00 PM
DAY 1
October
21
Summit Kickoff
Film Screening The Silent Killer, Parts 1 & 2
9:15 AM
Scaling What Works: The Gatefield Health Summit 2026 Vision
Adewunmi Emoruwa, Lead Strategist, Gatefield
10:00 am
Opening Performance
String Duet
10:15 AM
Diffusing Innovations at Scale: The role of strong public health systems
Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Chair Senate Committee on Health
10:30 AM
Unlocking Scale: Harmonizing Intellectual Property and AI Governance to Accelerate Innovations
Siddhartha Prakash, WIPO Global Health Lead
10:45 AM
Film Screening
The Double Burden of Malnutrition
10:55 AM
Building the First 2000 Days with Nutrition
Dr. Osita Okonkwo, Nutrition International Aliyu Mohammed, Helen Keller International Maxwell Onuoha, Clinton Health Access Initiative Dr. Helen Idiong, Plan International
11:20 AM
The Last-mile Logistics Revolution
Dr. Jamila Yakubu, Abdulazeez Jumare, Kazeem Balogun, Diekoye Oyeyinka
12:45 PM
Film Screening
The Perfect Woman
1:30 PM
Powering Communities to End Cervical Cancer
Ummi Musa Umar, Call Off Cancer Initiative
1:55 PM
Human-centred Stories of Resilience
2:10 PM
Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time
Lightning Talk 1: The Media as a Tool for Influence
2:40 PM
Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time
Lightning Talk 2: The Making of a Food Justice Campaign
2:50 PM
Open Stage
Stories from the Floor
3:15 PM
Departure
3:45 PM
DAY 2
October
22
Film Screening
Tufiakwa
9:15 AM
Scaling Health Financing through Digital Innovation
National Health Insurance Authority
10:45 AM
The Care Economy and Maternal Health
Film Screening: Breastmilk Money
11:45 AM
Panel Session
Blessing Adesiyan, Mairo Ibrahim, Oiza Alonge
12:00 AM
The Gatefield Longevity Index
Interactive Report Presentation
12:35 AM
Scaling Health Infrastructure through AI
Shina Arodundade, Dr. Biobele Davidson, Oluwatosin Iseniyi
1:00 PM
Project Showcase: My Healthy Heroes
Abi Begho, Lake Health and Wellbeing
1:45 PM
Creative Storytelling Showcase
Adenike Ayodele, Centre for Communication and Social Impact
2:15 PM
Music and Summit Wrap-Up
3:00 PM
Admission Pass
GATEFIELD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
21.10 —
22.10.2026
Maha Event Centre,
F.C.T. Abuja
Admission Pass
GATEFIELD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
21.10 —
22.10.2026
Maha Event Centre,
F.C.T. Abuja
Admission Pass
GATEFIELD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
21.10 —
22.10.2026
Maha Event Centre,
F.C.T. Abuja
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Off Mohammadu Buhari Way,
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Who can attend Gatefield Health Summit?
The summit is open to policymakers, health professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, funders, students, and anyone interested in shaping the future of health across Africa.