Africa’s largest gathering of laboratory medicine professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
ASLM2026 is the premier platform bringing together laboratory professionals, policymakers, researchers, and partners to advance integrated diagnostics and strengthen health security across Africa.
Engage with cutting‑edge discussions on diagnostics, laboratory systems strengthening, genomics, AMR, and quality systems that directly inform policy and practice across Africa.
Build meaningful connections with laboratory leaders, ministries of health, regional institutions, global health partners, and industry shaping the future of laboratory medicine.
Contribute to continental and global dialogue that influences policy, investment, innovation, and long‑term impact in laboratory medicine.
Meet the keynote speakers and scientific co-chairs driving the future of laboratory medicine in Africa.
CEO
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
Prof. Koleka Mlisana leads NHLS and is a respected microbiologist with strong experience in laboratory systems and infectious disease leadership.
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Director
African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID)
Prof. Christian Happi directs ACEGID and is widely known for advancing genomics, outbreak response, and infectious disease research in Africa.
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South Africa
Prof. Koleka Mlisana is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Laboratory Service. She is a distinguished microbiologist with deep experience in public health diagnostics, laboratory strengthening, and infectious disease leadership.
Conference Co-Chair
Nigeria
Prof. Christian Happi is Director of ACEGID at Redeemer’s University. He is widely recognized for his work in genomics, infectious disease research, and outbreak preparedness across Africa.
Conference Co-Chair
KENYA
Prof. Isabella Oyier is the Head of Biosciences at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme. She is a leading researcher in molecular epidemiology and genomics, with extensive experience in advancing laboratory science and public health research across Africa.
Scientific Co-Chair
BOTSWANA
Prof. Sikhulile Moyo is a Laboratory Director and Research Associate at the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP) and Harvard School of Public Health. He is globally recognized for his work in infectious disease genomics and has played a key role in advancing genomic surveillance in Africa.
Scientific Co-Chair
“The ASLM conference brings together partners and stakeholders working across laboratory systems, public health, and diagnostics.”
ASLM2023 was one of ASLM’s most successful conferences, bringing together laboratory scientists, clinicians, policymakers, and global health partners from 68 countries.
“The ASLM biennial conference has underscored the critical role of laboratory and diagnostic services in Africa’s health systems.”
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ASLM 2026 is the African Society for Laboratory Medicine’s 7th Biennial Conference, convening laboratory professionals, public health leaders, researchers, policymakers, industry partners, and global health stakeholders to advance diagnostics and laboratory medicine across Africa.
The conference theme is ‘Integrated Diagnostics for Health Security: Investing in Sustainable Impact.’
ASLM 2026 will take place from 08–11 December 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Side symposia and setup activities are planned for 06–07 December 2026.
Online registration for ASLM 2026 opens on 01 May 2026.
Early registration closes on 01 September 2026.
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