The SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub joint conference is an exciting partnership building opportunity to draw together academics and researchers, students, university administrators, practitioners, and stakeholders to celebrate and discover more about global health research, education, and engagement efforts throughout the world.
The 2026 conference will be held in-person Monday, September 28 – Wednesday, September 30 at Northwestern University, Chicago.
Conference Theme
Innovations in Health Systems, Technology, and the Environment for Equitable Care
Location
Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
Call for Abstracts
- Deadline for Stellenbosch University participants: Thursday, April 30
- Deadline for Northwestern University participants: Monday, June 15
All accepted applicants will receive more details about the presentation format, presenter expectations, and poster guidelines.
Registration
Conference Goals
- Strengthen and expand collaboration across five core working groups:
- Primary Care (including Human Longevity Lab)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Professions Education
- Infectious Disease and Genomics
- Climate, Health, and Environmental Engineering
- Build new connections and support emerging scholars through:
- New interdisciplinary partnerships
- Student and postgraduate engagement
- Cross-institutional collaboration opportunities
Why Participate?
- Showcase your work to an international audience
- Connect with collaborators across institutions and disciplines
- Engage with global health leaders and trainees
- Contribute to innovative solutions for equitable healthcare worldwide
Contact details for the Conference
Northwestern University:
Kate Klein: kate.klein@northwestern.edu
Stellenbosch University:
Sarah van der Westhuizen: sarahvdw@sun.ac.za
