Registration

Registration Rates

The ABN Annual Conference 2026 is open to researchers, clinicians, policymakers, ethics practitioners, community representatives, and students from across Africa and internationally. Participants from across sectors and regions are welcome.

Presenter Registration

Abstract submission does not require conference registration.

Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to register after acceptance notifications are communicated. At least one presenting author for each accepted submission must complete conference registration by 30 September 2026 in order for the presentation to be included in the final programme.

Participants who wish to attend without submitting an abstract may register directly through the conference registration process.

To support participation in ABC2026, ABN is retaining the previously advertised early-bird rates for this conference.

The fees below are the current registration rates.

Join us in Nairobi or online on 24–25 November 2026.

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Participation Category	Registration Open	ABN Member Discount
	IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION
Africa-based Early Career / Student	USD 75	USD 20 off
Africa-based Professional LMIC (Low / Middle Income Country)	USD 120	USD 20 off
Africa-based Professional UMIC or HIC (Upper Middle / High Income Country)	USD 150	USD 20 off
International Participant	USD 350	USD 20 off
	VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
Virtual Africa-based	USD 30	- - -
Virtual Outside Africa	USD 60	- - -

Country income classification follows the World Bank Income Classification. Participants should select the category that best reflects their institutional or professional context.

Current members of the Africa Bioethics Network receive a USD 20 discount on all in-person participation categories. ABN membership costs USD 10–20 per year depending on category.

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You can join at the point of registration and immediately access member rates.

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In-person registration covers:

Full conference access across all programme days — 23–25 November 2026
Attendance at all plenary sessions, dialogues, and workshops
Morning and afternoon tea breaks
Buffet lunches on conference days — 24–25 November
Conference materials and programme documentation
Access to mentorship pods and structured networking
Certificate of participation

Registration fees do not include accommodation, flights, visa costs, airport transfers, or travel insurance.

Virtual registration covers:

Livestreamed access to all main sessions
Recorded sessions for asynchronous viewing
Digital conference materials
Certificate of participation

Gala Dinner — Evening of 23 November 2026

An optional dinner will be held on the opening evening at the conference venue. This is a separately ticketed event open to all registered participants. Gala dinner registration and pricing will be communicated separately to registered participants.

Registration is completed online:

Institutional participation is encouraged. For group registrations of five or more participants from the same institution, contact us at conference@africabioethicsnetwork.org.

Payment methods accepted:

Credit / debit card
Bank transfer — details provided after registration
Mobile money — available for Africa-based participants

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Cancellation by participants

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to conference@africabioethicsnetwork.org

Cancellation Date	Refund
From 1 November 2026 onwards	No refund
1–31 October 2026	50% refund
On or before 30 September 2026	Full refund minus 10% administrative fee

Transfer of registration

Participants who are unable to attend may transfer their registration to another individual from the same institution at no additional cost. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing no later than 10 November 2026.

Conversion to virtual participation

Participants who cannot travel due to visa delays, medical reasons, or other significant circumstances may request conversion from in-person to virtual registration, no later than 10 November 2026. Where approved, the difference in fees may be partially refunded less administrative costs. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Cancellation by the conference

In the unlikely event of cancellation, postponement, or conversion to a fully virtual format due to force majeure, participants will be notified as early as possible and registration fees will either be transferred to the rescheduled event or refunded in full, less any non-recoverable transaction fees. The Africa Bioethics Network will not be responsible for travel, accommodation, visa, or other personal expenses.

Processing timeline

Approved refunds will normally be processed within 30 business days. Participants are responsible for any bank transfer or currency conversion charges applied by their financial institution.

No-show policy

Participants who do not attend and have not submitted a cancellation or transfer request prior to the conference will not be eligible for a refund.

For registration enquiries: conference@africabioethicsnetwork.org

Website: africabioethicsnetwork.org