Frequently Asked Questions

KEPHIC 2026 is the Kenya Public Health International Conference, organized by the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards. It is a major convening focused on public health transformation, health system strengthening, and innovation in Kenya and the region.

KEPHIC 2026 runs from October 27 to 29, 2026.

Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), City Square, along Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya.

One Health, Shared Future.

KEPHIC 2026 is expected to host over 5,000 delegates from more than 30 countries, around 25 speakers, and more than 40 sponsors and partners.

KEPHIC 2026 is designed for policymakers, health professionals, researchers, development partners, private sector actors, academia, civil society organizations, and students engaged in public health and health systems strengthening.

The six thematic areas cover resilient health systems and Primary Health Care, WASH and climate change, infectious disease prevention and pandemic preparedness, governance and health financing, digital transformation and innovation, and drug and substance abuse as a driver of non-communicable diseases. See the Theme page for full descriptions.

Yes, but submissions are now closed. The deadline was September 15, 2026. Visit the Abstracts page for the guidelines and presentation formats.

Abstract submissions closed on September 15, 2026, so the online abstracts portal is no longer accepting new abstracts. Contact the abstracts team if you have a question about a submission you already made.

Oral presentation and poster display. Details on each format are on the Abstracts page.

Kenyan delegates, international delegates, and students, all attending in person. See the Registration page for the full pricing table.

Yes. Early bird pricing runs until August 31, 2026, after which standard rates apply until September 30, 2026. Late registration rates apply throughout October.

Register online through the official KEPHIC 2026 registration portal by selecting Register on the website. You will be directed to the portal to complete payment.

Access to all conference sessions and plenaries, conference materials, selected meals and refreshments, networking events, the gala dinner, and a certificate of participation.

Bank transfer, card payments, and mobile money, all processed through the registration portal.

Yes. Certificates of participation will be issued to registered delegates after the conference.

The cancellation and refund policy is published on the registration portal. Review the terms carefully before completing payment.

KEPHIC 2026 offers Overall Event, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship tiers, plus standalone exhibition booths and side event sponsorship. Current pricing and benefits for each tier are on the Sponsorship page.

Yes. Organizations can book a standard, premium, or pavilion exhibition booth without committing to a full sponsorship tier. See the Sponsorship page for booth sizes and pricing.

Yes. A limited number of side event slots are available for partners and organizations to host a dedicated 90-minute session aligned with the conference themes. See the Sponsorship page for the proposal process and deadlines.

Contact the sponsorship team using the details on the Sponsorship page to discuss tiers, exhibition booths, and custom packages.

Speakers are selected through a combination of invited experts and submissions aligned with the thematic areas, including abstracts and panel proposals.

No. Registration covers conference participation only. Delegates are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation.

Ride hailing apps including Uber, Bolt, and Little operate throughout the city and are the most convenient way to move around.

A list of recommended hotels with negotiated rates will be published on the Travel Info page as it is confirmed.

International delegates may require a visa to enter Kenya. Apply through the official eVisa portal well in advance of travel, and check requirements with your nearest Kenyan embassy.

Mild, with daytime temperatures between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius. Light clothing with a jacket for evenings is recommended.

Yes. English to French interpretation will be provided for plenary sessions.

Yes. KICC provides accessible facilities for delegates with disabilities.

Yellow Fever vaccination may be required depending on your country of origin. Check immunization requirements with your nearest Kenyan embassy before travel.

KICC has security and fire services on site. A list of nearby public and private hospitals is available on the Travel Info page.

Reach the KEPHIC 2026 secretariat using the contact form on the homepage, or email the relevant team directly for registration, abstracts, sponsorship, exhibition, or side event enquiries.

Share your name, email address, phone number, and enquiry through the contact form on the homepage, and a member of the KEPHIC 2026 team will get in touch with you.