Practical Innovation with Purpose
What is
Smart Health Africa
Smart Health Africa is where innovation meets impact, driving the future of sustainable healthcare. Within the chasing time frame of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sustainability is at the forefront of topics, discussions and the minds of creative solvers. It is here at the Smart Health Africa Summit that visionaries and futurists in healthtech and strategy integrate to fuel ingenious ideas and build creative solutions that will redefine healthcare that pans the African continent.
What is
Smart Health Africa
Smart Health Africa is where innovation meets impact, driving the future of sustainable healthcare. Within the chasing time frame of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sustainability is at the forefront of topics, discussions and the minds of creative solvers. It is here at the Smart Health Africa Summit that visionaries and futurists in healthtech and strategy integrate to fuel ingenious ideas and build creative solutions that will redefine healthcare that pans the African continent.
“I found the recent Smart Health Africa to be exactly that: a season of clarity, challenge, and renewed purpose.”
“It was a great conference with excellent keynote speakers and inspiring discussions. Definitely look forward to coming again next year.”
“We need more spaces like this where key opinions and perspectives can be shared on digital healthcare and value-based care.”
“There were excellent presenters and great discussions. It was really inspiring to hear about innovative ideas and digital healthcare solutions.”
“Smart Health is indeed about meaningful conversations, future thinking, and genuine human connection”
“I am so grateful to be empowered with new ideas and knowledge to make a difference”
“A privilege to be part of this industry leading summit. It was an energising few days filled with powerful conversations and forward-thinking insights from some of the most innovative minds in the industry.”
“The summit served as a powerful reminder that smart health is not about flashy tech, it’s about meeting real needs with thoughtful, accessible solutions. And as South Africa’s population ages, those needs are growing, quickly and unevenly”
Our Objectives
& Why It Matters
Innovation:
Foster collaboration between healthcare and technology.
Access:
Break down barriers to care across Africa.
Impact:
Drive solutions that make healthcare more human, affordable, and inclusive.
Community:
Build a trusted network that shares insights and supports real change.
Who We Help
Why
Smart Health
is Different
Why
Smart Health
is Different
Founders
Kelly Bentley
Founder & CEO, The Rebel Element
We enable meaningful B2B connections with technology providers through experience that merge bold strategies, intentional human interaction, and clear business objectives. Every engagement is crafted to feel authentic, purposeful, and aligned with sustainable industry growth. It’s about creating impactful moments and driving lasting success in a fast moving, ever-evolving technology driven world.
Dr Unben Pillay
CEO, ASAIPA
ASAIPA – is a leading professional organisation dedicated to supporting and representing healthcare professionals nationally. With a rich history of service and a commitment to excellence, we strive to elevate the practice of medicine, promote the highest standards of patient care, and advocate for the well-being of both patients and providers.
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