IVDs & Emerging Diagnostics
Innovation in in-vitro diagnostics and improved diagnostic pathways.
Partnering to Shape the Future of Laboratory Diagnostics in Africa
Uniting expertise. Advancing innovation. Improving lives.

A dedicated platform for the laboratory diagnostics community within the wider SAPHEX healthcare ecosystem.
Developed in collaboration with SALDA, SMLTSA and ASLM, the forum creates opportunities for industry dialogue, knowledge exchange and connections across the diagnostic value chain.
Meet laboratory professionals, diagnostic technology suppliers, healthcare leaders, researchers and other stakeholders working to strengthen diagnostics across Africa.

Explore the issues, innovations and developments influencing laboratory medicine. These are proposed themes; the final programme will be confirmed separately.
Innovation in in-vitro diagnostics and improved diagnostic pathways.
Expanding access to quality testing closer to patients.
Digital tools, workflows and responsible implementation.
New opportunities for more targeted diagnostic approaches.
Strengthening local capability, quality and market resilience.
Building laboratory preparedness and response capacity.
Exchange knowledge, explore solutions and make connections across laboratory medicine and healthcare.

Position your brand alongside companies and professionals shaping the future of laboratory diagnostics. Connect with healthcare buyers, laboratory specialists, procurement teams and industry stakeholders across SAPHEX & Co-Located Events 2027.
A programme focused on meaningful industry discussion, practical challenges and emerging opportunities.
Session details, speakers and times will be published as they are confirmed.
Check back for confirmed speakers, sessions and programme updates.
Explore SAPHEX Speakers ↗Laboratory professionals, IVD and diagnostic suppliers, researchers, healthcare leaders, procurement teams and others interested in advancing laboratory diagnostics.
17–18 March 2027 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, alongside SAPHEX & Co-Located Events 2027.
Visit the SAPHEX Visit page for the latest visitor registration information and access details. The forum programme and any separate attendance requirements will be communicated when confirmed.
Email kallam@fpsevents.com to request available stands, exhibition packages and the floor plan.
Preferential exhibition rates are available to eligible SALDA members. Contact the exhibition team for package details and eligibility confirmation. To enquire about joining SALDA, visit its official membership contact page.
Join the conversation, connect with the industry and discover opportunities within the SAPHEX 2027 healthcare ecosystem.
Exhibition enquiries: kallam@fpsevents.com