ABN Annual Conference 2026
November 2026 | Nairobi
African Bioethics in Practice: Governance and Responsibility. ABN's inaugural Annual Conference brings together scholarship, practice, policy, and community perspectives to examine how ethical principles are interpreted and operationalised in real-world African contexts. Registration and call for abstracts to be announced shortly.
3-Month Internship Opportunities
The Africa Bioethics Network (ABN) is seeking proactive, committed, and vision-aligned individuals to join our team as interns and contribute to advancing ethical research and practice across Africa.
Duration: 3 months (with possibility of absorption/extension based on performance)
Location: Hybrid (virtual with possible in-person events in Nairobi)
Start Date: September 2026
BEACON Mentorship Program 2026 Cohort
● 30+ Expert Mentors from across Africa
● 43 Emerging Bioethics Leaders
● 18+ African Countries Represented
● 12-Month Mentorship Journey
● 6 Learning Modules
● 5 Regional Clusters
● Multilingual: English, French, Arabic, Portuguese
Contemporary Bioethics in African Contexts (2026 Cohort)
• Format: Virtual, interactive delivery
• Duration: 10 working days (30 contact hours)
• Language: English
• Cohort Size: 40 participants maximum
