BUSINESS OF HEALTH CONFERENCE 2026
Build here. Build now. Build Big.
THEME: Reversing Medical Tourism: Building the Infrastructure that Brings the World to Nigeria for Care.
Nigeria should not only be a country people leave for healthcare. It can become a country people come to for healthcare.
FREE CONFERENCE
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM
Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, 122 Joel Ogunnaike Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE FROM NIGERIA
The Business of Health Conference brings together healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, innovators and other key stakeholders to explore what it will take to build globally competitive healthcare businesses, institutions and infrastructure in Nigeria.
Our focus is simple:
What can we build here?
THE OPPORTUNITY
Nigeria’s healthcare challenges are significant.
So are the opportunities.
Our growing population and evolving healthcare needs create enormous possibilities across healthcare delivery, technology, diagnostics, fertility, dental care, eye care, wellness, healthcare financing and healthcare tourism.
- But opportunity alone will not change healthcare.
- We need people willing to build.
- We need businesses that can scale.
- We need institutions that can compete globally.
- We need technology that improves access and quality.
- We need capital that enables growth.
- We need infrastructure that gives Nigerians a reason to stay and gives the world a reason to come.
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THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH
Healthcare practitioners can build businesses too.
For too long, the conversation around healthcare careers has focused primarily on clinical practice or seeking opportunities outside the country.
- We believe it is time to expand that conversation.
- The Business of Health is a platform focused on building the businesses, institutions, capital and infrastructure required to create a stronger and globally competitive healthcare ecosystem in Nigeria.
- The conference is where this conversation begins.
Dr. Funmi Adeniyi
Host: The Business of Health, Africa.
OUR 5 FOCUS AREAS
01.
BUILD
Building healthcare businesses and institutions that can move beyond individual practices and operate at scale.
02.
CAPITAL
Exploring the financing, investment and financial systems required to grow healthcare businesses and infrastructure.
03.
TECHNOLOGY
Harnessing HealthTech, data, digital systems and innovation to build a more connected and accessible healthcare ecosystem.
04.
SCALE
Moving from promising ideas and individual practices to institutions capable of serving millions of people.
05.
GLOBAL CARE
Building healthcare services and institutions that do not only retain Nigerian patients but attract patients from across Africa and the world.
THE CONVERSATIONS
01.
Building Global Healthcare Infrastructure from Nigeria
What will it take to build healthcare institutions that can compete globally and attract patients from around the world?
02.
Bootstrapping to Scale
How do healthcare businesses move from an idea, solo practice or small operation into a sustainable institution?
03.
Financing the Future of Healthcare
What capital and financing models will enable the next generation of Nigerian healthcare businesses to grow?
04.
Building the Digital Infrastructure for Healthcare at Scale
How can technology transform healthcare access, delivery, financing, data and patient experience?
05.
Marketing Healthcare at Scale
How can Nigerian healthcare businesses build trusted brands, reach more patients and compete in local and international markets?
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Keynote Conversations
Hear from healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs and builders shaping the future of healthcare. - High-Level Panels
Practical conversations on healthcare financing, technology, marketing, scaling and building globally competitive institutions. - Real Stories
Learn from people who have built businesses, navigated challenges and created solutions in Nigeria. - Practical Insights
Move beyond inspiration and learn what it actually takes to build, finance, market and scale. - Strategic Connections
Meet healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, innovators and potential partners. - Bigger Possibilities
Leave with a broader understanding of what healthcare professionals and organisations can build from Nigeria.
THE SPEAKERS
THE MODERATORS
THE MC
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
PROFESSOR AKIN ABAYOMI
He is a physician, professor, public health leader, and the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Lagos State.
Professor Akin Abayomi is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Haematology, Biosecurity and Environmental Health, with extensive international experience in clinical practice, research and healthcare capacity development.
As Lagos State’s Honourable Commissioner for Health, he brings valuable expertise in healthcare policy, public health systems and the infrastructure required to strengthen healthcare delivery.
At Business of Health 2026, he will join the conversation on building a healthcare ecosystem that inspires confidence, attracts investment and positions Nigeria as a destination for quality care.
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Frequently Asked Question
What is “Business of Health?”
Business of Health is a platform focused on building the businesses, institutions, capital, technology and infrastructure needed to transform healthcare in Africa.
We bring together healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, policymakers and other stakeholders to explore the opportunities within healthcare and build solutions that can scale.
What is the Business of Health Conference?
The Business of Health Conference is the flagship gathering of the Business of Health platform.
The 2026 conference will bring together healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, innovators and policymakers for practical conversations about building the future of healthcare from Nigeria.
What is the theme of the 2026 conference?
The theme is:
“Reversing Medical Tourism: Building the Infrastructure That Brings the World to Nigeria for Care.”
The conference will explore what it will take to move Nigeria from being primarily a source of patients travelling abroad for care to becoming a destination that attracts patients from Nigeria, Africa and the world.
Who should attend?
The conference is designed for:
- Doctors and dentists
- Nurses and midwives
- Pharmacists
- Allied healthcare professionals
- Healthcare students and emerging professionals
- Hospital and clinic owners
- Healthcare entrepreneurs and founders
- HealthTech professionals
- Investors and financial institutions
- Healthcare executives
- Policymakers and regulators
- Organisations working across the healthcare ecosystem and more.
Do I need to own a healthcare business to attend?
No.
The conference is also for healthcare professionals who are considering entrepreneurship, exploring business opportunities, looking to scale an existing practice or simply interested in understanding the business side of healthcare.
Why should healthcare professionals attend?
Healthcare professionals understand the problems within the system firsthand.
Business of Health creates a platform to help turn that understanding into businesses, solutions, institutions and opportunities.
You will gain practical insights, meet people building across the ecosystem, discover opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice and connect with potential partners, investors and collaborators.
What will I learn at the conference?
The conversations will cover areas including:
- Healthcare entrepreneurship
- Building and scaling healthcare businesses
- Healthcare investment and financing
- HealthTech and digital infrastructure
- Marketing and building trusted healthcare brands
- Healthcare operations and management
- Specialist healthcare opportunities
- Healthcare tourism
- Innovation and enterprise
- Building globally competitive healthcare institutions
Is the conference only about medical tourism?
No.
Medical tourism is the challenge that frames the conversation, but infrastructure is the larger opportunity.
We will examine the businesses, technology, capital, talent, institutions, standards and systems required to build healthcare that is good enough to attract patients from around the world.
Why is the conference focused on Nigeria?
Nigeria has a large population, significant healthcare needs, a growing private sector, talented healthcare professionals and an expanding technology ecosystem.
These create opportunities to build healthcare businesses and institutions that can serve Nigeria while also competing across Africa and globally.
Can healthcare professionals really build businesses?
Yes.
Healthcare professionals possess expertise that can be translated into healthcare businesses, products, services, institutions and innovations.
Business of Health is designed to help more professionals see themselves not only as practitioners, but also as builders.
Will there be opportunities to meet investors?
Yes.
Investment and financing are important parts of the Business of Health conversation.
The conference will bring together healthcare businesses and ecosystem players with investors, financial institutions and other potential sources of capital.
Can my organisation partner with Business of Health?
Yes.
We welcome organisations that want to contribute to the development of healthcare in Nigeria and Africa.
Partnership opportunities are available across sponsorship, technology, finance, healthcare delivery, education, media and ecosystem development.
Please contact us via info@businessofhealthafrica.com..
Can I become a speaker or contribute to the platform?
Yes.
Business of Health is interested in hearing from people who are building, investing, innovating and solving important problems across healthcare.
You can contact us via info@businessofhealthafrica.com to explore speaking, podcast, partnership or other contribution opportunities.
Will Business of Health continue beyond the conference?
Yes.
The conference is one part of a broader platform.
Through conversations, research, the Business of Health Podcast, digital content, partnerships and future initiatives, Business of Health will continue to explore and support the people building the future of healthcare.
Where and when is the 2026 conference?
The Business of Health Conference 2026 will take place on:
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, 122 Joel Ogunnaike Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos State, Nigeria.
How can I register?
Click the “Register” button on this website and complete the registration process.
Spaces and registration categories may be subject to availability.
How can I contact the Business of Health team?
For conference enquiries, partnerships, sponsorship, speaking opportunities or other enquiries, please contact us via contact us via info@businessofhealthafrica.com.