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

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.

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Sen. Ipalibo

Banigo

Nigerian Senate

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Siddhartha

Prakash

Global Health Lead, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Osita

Okonkwo

Country Director, Nutrion International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

EXHIBITOR & PANELIST

Shina

Arogundade

Chief Executive Officer, Myltura

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Oluwatosin

Iseniyi

Senior Research and Policy, BudgIT Foundation

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Helen

Idiong

Director, Programme Quality & Influencing, Plan International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Blessing

Adesiyan

Founder & Chief Care Officer, Caring Africa

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Ummi

Musa Umar

Founder & Executive Director, Call off Cancer Initiative

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

EXHIBITOR & PANELIST

Dr. Biobele

Davidson

Strengthening Health Systems Lead, BudgIT Foundation

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Kazeem

Balogun

Deputy Director, Supply Chain and Program Delivery, eHealth Africa

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Michael .E.

Daniel

Programme Manager and Country Consurtium Coordinator, Helen Keller International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Rachel

Abujah

Health Desk Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Maxwell

Onouha

Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, CHAI

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Adenike

Ayodele

Director, Strategy and Executive Advisor, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Adewunmi

Emoruwa

Lead Strategist, Gatefield

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Dr. Olayiwola

Jaiyeola

Technical Director, TAConnect

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Kofoworola

Odozi

gst Editorial Lead, Gatefield

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Kurfi

Abubakar

Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, National Health Insurance Authority

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Sen. Ipalibo

Banigo

Nigerian Senate

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Siddhartha

Prakash

Global Health Lead, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Osita

Okonkwo

Country Director, Nutrion International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

EXHIBITOR & PANELIST

Shina

Arogundade

Chief Executive Officer, Myltura

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Oluwatosin

Iseniyi

Senior Research and Policy, BudgIT Foundation

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Helen

Idiong

Director, Programme Quality & Influencing, Plan International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Blessing

Adesiyan

Founder & Chief Care Officer, Caring Africa

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Ummi

Musa Umar

Founder & Executive Director, Call off Cancer Initiative

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

EXHIBITOR & PANELIST

Dr. Biobele

Davidson

Strengthening Health Systems Lead, BudgIT Foundation

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Kazeem

Balogun

Deputy Director, Supply Chain and Program Delivery, eHealth Africa

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Michael .E.

Daniel

Programme Manager and Country Consurtium Coordinator, Helen Keller International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Rachel

Abujah

Health Desk Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Maxwell

Onouha

Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, CHAI

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Adenike

Ayodele

Director, Strategy and Executive Advisor, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Adewunmi

Emoruwa

Lead Strategist, Gatefield

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Dr. Olayiwola

Jaiyeola

Technical Director, TAConnect

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Kofoworola

Odozi

gst Editorial Lead, Gatefield

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Kurfi

Abubakar

Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, National Health Insurance Authority

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Sen. Ipalibo

Banigo

Nigerian Senate

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Siddhartha

Prakash

Global Health Lead, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Osita

Okonkwo

Country Director, Nutrion International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

EXHIBITOR & PANELIST

Shina

Arogundade

Chief Executive Officer, Myltura

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Oluwatosin

Iseniyi

Senior Research and Policy, BudgIT Foundation

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Helen

Idiong

Director, Programme Quality & Influencing, Plan International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Blessing

Adesiyan

Founder & Chief Care Officer, Caring Africa

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Ummi

Musa Umar

Founder & Executive Director, Call off Cancer Initiative

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

EXHIBITOR & PANELIST

Dr. Biobele

Davidson

Strengthening Health Systems Lead, BudgIT Foundation

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Kazeem

Balogun

Deputy Director, Supply Chain and Program Delivery, eHealth Africa

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Michael .E.

Daniel

Programme Manager and Country Consurtium Coordinator, Helen Keller International

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Rachel

Abujah

Health Desk Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Maxwell

Onouha

Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, CHAI

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Adenike

Ayodele

Director, Strategy and Executive Advisor, Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Adewunmi

Emoruwa

Lead Strategist, Gatefield

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

PANELIST

Dr. Olayiwola

Jaiyeola

Technical Director, TAConnect

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Kofoworola

Odozi

gst Editorial Lead, Gatefield

Michael Ross, [ VP of Engineering ] at Stripe

SPEAKER

Dr. Kurfi

Abubakar

Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, National Health Insurance Authority

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Schedule

DAY 01

DAY 02

9:15 AM

Summit Kickoff

Film Screening The Silent Killer, Parts 1 & 2

10:00 AM

Scaling What Works: The Gatefield Longevity Index

Adewunmi Emoruwa, CEO Gatefield

10:15 AM

Opening Performance

String duet

10:30 AM

Scaling Innovative Health Policies

Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Chair Senate Committee on Health

10:45 AM

Unlocking Scale to Accelerate Innovations

Siddhartha Prakash, WIPO Global Health Lead

10:55 AM

Film Screening: The Double Burden of Malnutrition

Magali Rochat, Director

11:20 AM

Panel Session: Building the First 2000 Days with Nutrition Panel Speakers

Dr. Osita Okonkwo, Nigeria Country Director, Nutrition International

Maxwell Onuoha, Clinton Health Access Initiative

Dr. Helen Idiong, Director, Program Quality and Influencing, Plan International

1:30 PM

Film Screening: The Perfect Woman

Miracle Blaise, Director

1:55 PM

Lightning Talk: Powering Communities to End Cervical Cancer

Ummi Musa Umar, Founder, Call Off Cancer Initiative

2:10 PM

Stories of Resilience

Various Storytellers


2:40 PM

Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time

Lightning Talk 1: The Media as a Tool for Influence 

Rachel Abujah, News Agency of Nigeria

2:50 PM

Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time

Lightning Talk 2: The Making of a Food Justice Campaign
Kofoworola Odozi, Gatefield

3:15 PM

Open Stage

Stories from the Floor

Schedule

DAY 01

DAY 02

9:15 AM

Summit Kickoff

Film Screening The Silent Killer, Parts 1 & 2

10:00 AM

Scaling What Works: The Gatefield Longevity Index

Adewunmi Emoruwa, CEO Gatefield

10:15 AM

Opening Performance

String duet

10:30 AM

Scaling Innovative Health Policies

Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Chair Senate Committee on Health

10:45 AM

Unlocking Scale to Accelerate Innovations

Siddhartha Prakash, WIPO Global Health Lead

10:55 AM

Film Screening: The Double Burden of Malnutrition

Magali Rochat, Director

11:20 AM

Panel Session: Building the First 2000 Days with Nutrition Panel Speakers

Dr. Osita Okonkwo, Nigeria Country Director, Nutrition International

Maxwell Onuoha, Clinton Health Access Initiative

Dr. Helen Idiong, Director, Program Quality and Influencing, Plan International

1:30 PM

Film Screening: The Perfect Woman

Miracle Blaise, Director

1:55 PM

Lightning Talk: Powering Communities to End Cervical Cancer

Ummi Musa Umar, Founder, Call Off Cancer Initiative

2:10 PM

Stories of Resilience

Various Storytellers


2:40 PM

Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time

Lightning Talk 1: The Media as a Tool for Influence 

Rachel Abujah, News Agency of Nigeria

2:50 PM

Shifting Behaviors One Story at a Time

Lightning Talk 2: The Making of a Food Justice Campaign
Kofoworola Odozi, Gatefield

3:15 PM

Open Stage

Stories from the Floor

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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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Off Mohammadu Buhari Way,

Garki, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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Maha Event Center

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