Bring your work to the conversation

Side events extend the summit beyond the plenary hall, creating space for evidence, community models and new voices around the main programme.

Formats

What a side event can be

A focused discussion on a policy question, with diverse perspectives on stage.

A practical, interactive session for sharing tools, methods and lessons.

A report, dataset, coalition or programme presented to decision-makers.

Photography, storytelling and arts-based work on mental health and recovery.

What we look for

People with lived experience are involved in planning and delivery.
Evidence and experience from low- and middle-income countries, especially across Africa.
A clear link to the summit theme and its three commitments.
Accessible to all participants, and free of commercial promotion.
A plan for what happens next: commitments, partnerships or follow-up.

How to apply

1
Register your interest
Choose “Host a side event” in the registration form and outline your idea, partners and preferred format.
2
Submit a full proposal
When submissions open, the secretariat will invite you to send a short proposal with objectives, speakers and logistics.
3
Confirmation
Selected events are confirmed as the programme is finalised, with venue and scheduling support.

Timelines are indicative and will be confirmed by the summit secretariat.

Register your interest to attend, partner, host a side event or cover the summit. We will be in touch as places and accreditation open.

30–31 March 2027 · Kigali, Rwanda