Local Organizing Committee

The Team Behind AYDHIS 2026

A continental, youth-driven team of 66+ appointees across 13 committees — delivering the summit from strategy to execution.

Governance Bodies

Operational Committees

Total Structures

66+

Positions

Governance & Oversight

Strategic Bodies

Oversight, approvals, and technical direction for the summit.

Steering Committee

Strategic oversight, final approvals, and fiduciary responsibility.

5 Positions

Positions

FAMSA President (Chair of Steering)

Secretary-General

VP for External Affairs

Summit Chairperson

Co-Chairperson

FAMSA-TWG DHI Leadership

Technical content quality, bootcamps, hackathon, and innovation tracks.

2 + Advisory

Positions

Chairperson, FAMSA-TWG DHI

Training & Capacity Building Officer

Technical Advisory Committee

Advisory and credibility; reviews policy communiqué, recommends speakers.

6 Advisors

Advisory Members

Ministries of Health/ICT representatives

WHO representative

Africa CDC representative

University representatives

Digital health experts

Technology industry representatives

Operational Committees

The Execution Teams

Nine committees delivering every workstream of the summit.

Secretariat

Coordination hub: master tracker, official letters, minutes, scheduling, escalation.

5 Positions

Positions

LOC Secretary

Deputy Secretary

Secretary

Master Tracker Officer

Documentation Officer 1

Documentation Officer 2

Logistics & Scheduling Officer

Programme Committee

Builds the four-day arc and curates all sessions, speakers, and keynotes.

6 Positions

Positions

Programme Chair

Co-Chair

Speaker Liaison Officer

Session Curator

Moderator Coordinator

Research & Policy Officer

Partnerships & Sponsorship

Secure funding, sponsors, partners, and in-kind support.

5 Positions

Positions

Partnerships Chair

Deputy Partnerships Chair

Sponsor Relations Officer

Grant & Proposal Officer

Partner Fulfillment Officer

Finance Committee

Control budget, manage procurement, and ensure clean financial reporting.

5 Positions

Positions

Finance Chair

Deputy Finance Chair

Budget Officer

Procurement Officer

Reporting Officer

Media & Communications

Drive awareness, registration, and live engagement across all platforms.

10 Positions

Positions

Media Chair

Graphic Designer 1

Graphic Designer 2

Graphic Designer 3

Graphic Designer 4

Social Media Manager

Content Writer

Press & PR Officer

Website Manager

Media Personnel

Registration & Digital Experience

Make registration and participation easy, accessible, and inclusive.

5 Positions

Positions

Registration Chair

Registration Officer

Helpdesk Lead

Participant Support Officer

Accessibility & Time-Zone Officer

Innovation & Hackathon

Deliver the virtual hackathon, pitch competition, and startup expo.

5 Positions

Positions

Innovation Chair

Hackathon Coordinator

Pitch Competition Lead

Judge & Mentor Liaison

Startup Expo Manager

Volunteers & Moderation

Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers. Keep sessions safe and on time.

5 Positions

Positions

Volunteers Chair

Volunteer Coordinator

Moderation Lead

Breakout Facilitator Lead

Virtual Protocol Officer

Production & Technical

Make the virtual summit technically flawless.

6 Positions

Positions

Production Chair

Platform Manager

Livestream Engineer

Breakout Room Manager

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Officer

Tech Rehearsal Coordinator

Support Structures

Advisory & Extended Teams

Supporting the LOC with counsel, continental reach, and TWG DHI alignment.

Steering Committee Support

Coordinates between Steering Committee and the LOC; archives resolutions.

3 Positions

Positions

Steering Liaison

Resolution Drafter

Governance Records Officer

TWG DHI Support

Supports the FAMSA Technical Working Group on Digital Health and Innovation.

3 Positions

Positions

Bootcamp Coordinator

Innovation Track Officer

Advisory Liaison

Country Ambassadors

In-country representatives mobilising participants across 30+ African nations.

10+ Countries

Positions

Country Leads (one per country)

University Chapter Liaisons

Diaspora Ambassadors

Special Advisors

Senior strategic, legal, and technical counsel to the LOC and Steering.

3 Positions

Positions

Legal Advisor

Strategic Advisor

Technical Advisor

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Committee Appointments

All committee positions are filled by merit-based appointment. Individual names are shared with confirmed appointees directly and published progressively.

Want to Join a Committee?

Applications for future LOC roles and sub-committee positions open periodically.

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