Looking Back on 2024

GDHF 2024 made history with its diverse global audience, breaking new ground in both reach and impact. For the very first time, the forum stepped outside Washington, D.C., landing in Nairobi, Kenya, and drawing record-breaking participation—over 2,000 virtual attendees and more than 1,200 in-person participants.

The event brought new energy to the stage by amplifying African voices and welcoming thought leaders who joined the conversation for the first time. It was truly a milestone to have over 20 Ministries of Health and more than 150 organizations come together to explore digital health across nine exciting tracks, from AI for Health Equity to Climate-Informed Data Services for Health.

GDHF 2024 would not have been possible without the dedication of the Global Digital Health Network & Advisory Council, TechChange, Kenyan vendors and venue staff, countless volunteers, funders, sponsors, and exhibitors who all helped create an unforgettable experience.

Highlights from 2024

Keynotes delivered by the highest levels of the Kenyan government, including the Cabinet Secretary of Health and the Cabinet Secretary of Information Technology.
Honored two African digital health leaders with the prestigious Marc Mitchell Award, Dr. Marlene “Joanie” Bewa of DOTOH Health and Joie Sophia Umuhoza of ECO-MAMA.
Engaged regional association HELINA, whose leaders were featured on multiple panels throughout the Forum.
Leveraged local information sharing networks such as the Kenyan Health Informatics Association, Village Reach, and Healthtech Hub Africa.
Invited 25 African digital health innovators to attend GDHF and participate in a unique networking session with 20+ digital health funders, supported by the Endless Foundation and facilitated by TechChange.
Convened alumni from the WHO-backed Digital Health: Planning National Systems course to play an in-person edition of the “Architects of Digital Health” board game.
More participants than any GDHF to date!
Greater participation from the African continent than any previous GDHF.