Summit Schedule
Two days of transformative sessions, keynotes, panels, and networking — carefully curated to drive real change in mental health across East Africa.
Pick up your badge, materials, and enjoy a networking breakfast.
Opening Ceremony
Official welcome address and cultural performance celebrating East African heritage and community resilience.
Keynote: Mental Health as a National Priority
A call to action for governments across the region to integrate mental health into national health frameworks with dedicated budgets and policy reform.
Panel: Policy Frameworks for Mental Health in East Africa
Examining current mental health legislation, gaps in implementation, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
Community-Led Mental Health: Scaling What Works
How StrongMinds and peer organizations are proving that community-based group therapy can be both effective and scalable across Africa.
Networking lunch with themed discussion tables.
Research Insights: The State of Mental Health in East Africa
Presenting the latest data on depression prevalence, treatment gaps, and evidence-based interventions making a difference across the region.
Workshop: Addressing Stigma Through Community Dialogues
An interactive workshop on designing and facilitating community conversations that challenge mental health stigma at the grassroots level.
Panel: Youth Mental Health — Breaking the Silence
Young advocates and clinicians discuss the unique mental health challenges facing East African youth and how to create safe spaces for dialogue.
Cocktails, cultural performances, and networking.
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Key Information
Everything you need to know about the summit days.
Dates
21–22 October 2026
Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EAT
Venue
Kampala, Uganda
Languages
English & Swahili