AFCRA SMO is pleased to co-organize, alongside the’ANRS and PAC-CI, an international symposium dedicated to a critical issue for the future of clinical research in sub-Saharan Africa.
International Symposium
Personal Data Protection & Regulatory Aspects in Sub-Saharan Africa
📅 Date : February 3, 2026
🕑 Hour : 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (GMT)
📍 Place : Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan – Ivory Coast
💻 Format: In-person & Video conferencing
🎟️ Participation: Free – registration required
✅ Sign up nowWhy is this symposium essential?
Clinical research stakeholders in Africa face increasing regulatory challenges:
- ⚖️ Constantly evolving national regulations
- 🇪🇺 The reconciliation between the European GDPR and African legislation
- 🔒 Requirements that are sometimes unclear regarding patient data protection
- 🔍 Risks of non-compliance during international audits and inspections
Who is this symposium for?
- 🏢 Promoters clinical trials
- 🤝 International Partners involved in North-South projects
- 🔬 African research sites involved in clinical trials, cohorts, registries and collaborative projects
How do I register?
Scan the QR code on the poster or contact us directly. In-person tickets are limited — Register now. Video call connection information will be sent after registration is validated.
- 📱 WhatsApp: +225 01 60 38 36 36 / +225 01 71 56 79 79
- 📧 Email: contact@afcra-smo.org
Join us to strengthen compliance, trust and quality of clinical research in sub-Saharan Africa.
— AFCRA SMO, ANRS & PAC-CI
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