Dartmouth in Africa: Summit on Health, Innovation & Diplomacy
December 8 - 11, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya
Overview
Dartmouth in Africa is a pilot, four-day convening designed to strengthen Dartmouth’s engagement across the African continent through purposeful collaboration and dialogue. The Summit will bring together faculty, staff, alumni, and Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) fellows with government, industry, and higher education officials from across Africa to explore the intersections of global health, technology, diplomacy, and social entrepreneurship.
Guided by Dartmouth’s commitment for global learning, The John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding will sponsor a track for YALI Fellows, connecting emerging African leaders with Dartmouth faculty and global practitioners to advance health, innovation, and democratic collaboration.
Please check this webpage periodically for updates on the event itinerary and travel information.
Purpose & Goals
Conference Program and Itinerary
We have organized sessions for the Dartmouth in Africa: Summit on Health, Innovation & Diplomacy, focused on Diplomacy and Global Governance, Global Health and Equity, Technology and Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship and Impact. Find more information on these sessions at the links below.
Travel Information
Attendees of the Dartmouth in Africa summit will need to submit and review the following information:
- Complete the electronic travel authorization form for Kenya.
- Register travel dates with Dartmouth in ViaTRM.
- Complete this form with a short bio and headshot for the conference book.
Conference Program and Itinerary
We have organized sessions for the Dartmouth in Africa: Summit on Health, Innovation & Diplomacy, focused on Diplomacy and Global Governance, Global Health and Equity, Technology and Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship and Impact. Find more information on these sessions at the links below.
Pilot Outcomes
Launch the Dartmouth–Africa Collaborative (DAC):
A new research and policy network connecting Dartmouth and African partner institutions.
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs):
Partnership discussions with universities, innovation hubs, and government agencies.
Exchange Pathways:
Frameworks for short-term residencies, internships, and collaborative fellowships.
Contact
Contact dartmouth.in.africa@dartmouth.edu for more information.
Executive Convener: Kenya Tyson, JD, Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
Supported by the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding