Phage Science Conference | In-Person | Wednesday, 7.10. | Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
Join us in Nairobi. In-person places are limited, and attendance is subject to confirmation. Advance registration is required – only confirmed participants will be admitted to the venue. Explore phage research, innovation and emerging applications in human health and agriculture.
Phage Research in Kenya: Health, Agriculture & Innovation | Join In Person
Where is bacteriophage research heading in Kenya and across Africa? Join scientists and specialists exploring phage biology, research capacity and emerging applications in agriculture and human health.
This is Day 2 of the Slovenia–Kenya Phage Summit at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. The conference brings together Kenyan, Slovenian and international researchers for invited talks, scientific presentations and discussion.
What’s on the programme?
Building research infrastructure and regulatory oversight
Bacteriophage biology and biotechnology
Phages in plant-disease management
Kenya–Slovenia research cooperation on bacterial diseases affecting tomato production
Emerging applications in human health
Priorities for advancing phage research in Kenya and Africa
→ View the full Slovenia–Kenya Phage Summit programme
Who should join?
Phage researchers, microbiologists, laboratory teams, universities, clinicians, agricultural scientists, students and biotechnology organisations.
How to join us in Nairobi?
Join us in person at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.
Places are limited, and your attendance is subject to confirmation by the organisers. Advance registration is required, as access to the venue will be limited to confirmed participants only.
7 October – Slovenia–Kenya Phage Science Conference
→ Register on this page to request in-person attendance at Kenyatta National Hospital.
6 October – Slovenia–Kenya Phage Stakeholder Symposium
→ Register for Day 1 to request in-person attendance at Kenyatta National Hospital.
How to join us online?
Can’t make it to Nairobi? Register for the event you’re interested in to receive the Zoom link to watch live and access to the recording afterward – even if you can’t join live.
6 October – Slovenia–Kenya Phage Stakeholder Symposium
→ Register for Day 1 to receive the Zoom link and recording.
7 October – Slovenia–Kenya Phage Science Conference
→ Register for Day 2 to receive the Zoom link and recording.
More questions?
Explore both Phage Summit days and all registration options on the Slovenia–Kenya Phage Summit calendar.
For more details about the Phage Summit, explore the official Summit webpage.
Still have questions? Contact us at info@icpe.int or farrukh.ehsan@jtbd.co.
Help us spread the word about Phage Summit
Click Attend on our LinkedIn event and invite relevant people from your network who may be interested in phage research, AMR, One Health, and its applications in human health, animal health, and agriculture.
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About the Slovenia–Kenya Phage Summit
The summit takes place on 6-7 October 2026 at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. It brings together Kenyan, Slovenian and international experts to explore bacteriophage research and its responsible application in human health, animal health and agriculture.
The Summit is organised by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, the International Centre for Promotion of Enterprises (ICPE), JT Business Development (JTBD), with Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) serving as the principal Kenyan co-organiser and host institution.
Slovenia–Kenya Phage Stakeholder Symposium, held on the first day of the summit, brings together key Kenyan and international institutions, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Africa CDC, KEMRI/WRAIR-Africa, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), CABI, JAFRAL, and other relevant clinical, research, regulatory and public-health institutions.
On the second day of the summit, the Phage Science Conference focuses on the scientific programme, organised in collaboration with the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) and Phages for Global Health, together with participating Kenyan and Slovenian research and academic institutions.
For context on the existing Kenya–Slovenia collaboration in agricultural phage research, read about the ICPE, JAFRAL, and University of Nairobi pilot project.