WABEHT Summit
Upcoming event
West Africa Biomedical Equipment & Health Technology Leadership (WABEHT) Summit 2027
Theme: Strengthening Health Systems Through Technology: Policy, Innovation & Sustainable Biomedical Infrastructure for West Africa
OVERVIEW
The West Africa Biomedical Equipment & Health Technology Leadership Summit 2026 is a premier regional platform bringing together biomedical engineers, healthcare technology managers, hospital administrators, regulators, manufacturers, policymakers, investors, development partners, universities, and students to address the future of healthcare technology management across Africa.
The summit will focus on:
✅ Biomedical equipment lifecycle management
✅ Digital transformation of healthcare technology
✅ AI and predictive maintenance
✅ Medical device regulation and patient safety
✅ Workforce development and certification
✅ Biomedical equipment financing and sustainability
✅ Industry-academia partnerships
✅ Internships and employment pathways
Expected Participants
✅ Ministries of Health
✅ Teaching Hospitals
✅ Biomedical Engineers
✅ Biomedical Equipment Technicians
✅ Manufacturers and OEMs
✅ Universities and Technical Institutions
✅ Development Partners
✅ Investors and Donor Organizations
✅ Healthcare Technology Startups