Health technology (HealthTech) and medical technology (MedTech) have been progressing with each passing year, resulting in healthier, longer lifespans, and better medical treatment options for an increasing number of people. These medical advances span a wide spectrum including tools for personal health management, developments in diagnostics, medical devices, procedures, and prescription drugs, and with their impact on overall life expectancy manifesting beneficially in the form of healthier lifestyles, preventive care, earlier and more accurate medical diagnosis, and increased quality of treatment after diagnosis.  In sum, the recent advancements in health/medical research and technology are emerging as drivers of increased longevity in societies across the world, and are steadily bringing the idea of radically extended human lifespans and super-wellbeing into the realm of possibility. We presently stand at the precipice of enormous gains that have been accelerating the last 10 or 15 years, and the time appears now ripe to venture into next frontiers by unlocking series of revolutionary, new health- and med-tech vistas for enhancements in human longevity and wellbeing. 

The International Future of Health and Technology Summit invites researchers, innovators, healthcare professionals, and experts from around the world to share their latest discoveries, breakthroughs, and insights at this transformative event. This special edition, under the prestigious International Longevity Summit Africa, will bring together thought leaders, visionaries, policy-makers and investors to shape the future of healthcare, wellness, and technological advancements.

We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstract submissions for this Summit. This is an exceptional opportunity for professionals from various disciplines to showcase their research, projects, and ideas in a global setting, with a particular emphasis on inclusive perspectives from African regions.

• Med-Tech Effectiveness for Earlier and More Accurate Medical Diagnosis
• Longevity Diagnostics and Benefits for Vastened Healthspan
• Post-Diagnosis and Increased Quality of Treatment
• Novel Medical Devices, Procedures and Impacts on Life Expectancy
• Healthcare Devices, Vital Signs and Personal Healthcare
• Healthcare Wearables and the Generation of Physical and Medical Data
• Digital Applications: Monitoring, Analyzing and Predicting Health and Mental Well-Being
• Health-Tech and Healthier Lifestyles
• Health-Tech and Preventive Care
• Health Data and the Benefits of Open and Citizen Health
• Medical Science and the End of Antibiotics
• Rise and Efficiency of AI and Robotic Surgery
• Prospects of Generative AI in Healthcare
• Prescription Drugs, Personalized Healthcare and Life Expectancy
• AI, Big Data and Precision Medicine
• Health 2.0 and Human Longevity
• Nanomedicine, Nanohealth and Rejuvenation Biotechnology
• Impacts of Rejuvenation Medicine and Therapies on Wellbeing
• Bioinformatics, Genomics and Prospects of Life Extension
• Genetic Diversity, Personalized Medicine and Improved Healthspans
• Augmented Reality and Advancements in Surgical Procedures
• Virtual Reality and Metaverse Healthcare
• Blockchain in Healthcare Data Security and Economy
• Epigenetics and Precision Medicine
• Aesthetics Beyond Beauty: Medical Aesthetics and the Sense of Dignity and Wellbeing
• Pharmaceuticals , Mood Enhancers and Emotional Wellbeing
• Medical Therapy and Medical Enhancements: Blurring the Lines
• IoT, Smart Home Technology and Healthy Living
• Digital Health Education and Increased Life Expectancy
• Assistive Technologies, Health Education 2.0 and Improved Quality of Life for Aging Populations
• Human-Machine Collaborations and the Humanization of Medical Technologies
• Multichannel Health Delivery and Individual Self-Agency
• Tailored Health Management and Respect for Individual Health Choices
• Medical Advancements and the Promotion of Human Dignity and Wellbeing
• Principles of Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence and Justice in the Ethics of Medical Technology
• Individual Lifestyle, Longevity Nutrition and Holistic Health
• Medical Data, Public Good and Individual Rights
• Healthcare/Patient Data and Issues of Security, Privacy and Monitoring
• Policy Frameworks for Progressive Health Tech Adoption
• Achieving Health Equity through Egalitarian Technology
• Health Economics in a Digital Era
• Longevity for Pets
• Animal Nutrition
• Telemedicine, Telehealth and Mobile Health Innovations

We invite abstract submissions that align with these key themes and advance knowledge and understanding in the fields of healthcare, technology, longevity, and wellness.

• Entries are encouraged to reflect one or more of the sub-themes, and connect generally with the major theme of the Summit.
• Abstracts are to be submitted in English and must not exceed 300 words.
• The purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of research or project must be clearly stated.
• Include keywords relating to the topic and content of abstract.
• Provide author details, including full name, affiliation, contact information, and a brief bio.
• Abstracts should be original and not have been published elsewhere.
• Abstracts are to be submitted electronically via our online submission system by conference.taffds.org

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 29^th of April 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: 25^th of May 2024
• Presenter Registration Deadline: 3^rd August 2024

Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference program and presented as either oral or poster presentations. Selected abstracts may also have the opportunity to be published as full papers in a special edition of the TAFFD’s Peer Reviewed Journal.

Join us in Lagos, Nigeria on the 10th and 11th of October 2024 to present your research, connect with international experts, and contribute to shaping the advancement and future of health, technology, and human life expectancy and well-being. Be part of an unparalleled platform that fosters collaboration, innovation, and transformative thinking.