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SANBS Announced as Gold Sponsor for #HISA2026 at Indaba Hotel Conference Centre
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IT News Africa is pleased to announce that the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has come on board as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2026 (HISA 2026), set to take place on 27–28 May 2026 at the Indaba Hotel Conference Centre in Johannesburg.
HISA 2026 is one of Africa’s leading healthcare and technology events, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and healthcare professionals to explore the future of digital health across the continent. With a strong focus on healthtech, data-driven care, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, the summit serves as a platform for collaboration and forward-thinking solutions.
“Africa doesn’t need more theory. It needs scalable solutions,” says Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa. “HISA has always been about actionable insights and real-world implementation. The 10th edition will mark a milestone in our journey to enable connected, patient-centric care across the continent.”
As a Gold Sponsor, SANBS’s participation underlines its commitment to advancing healthcare systems through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. The organization plays a critical role in South Africa’s healthcare ecosystem, ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply while continuously evolving its operations through technology and data-driven processes.
SANBS has long been at the forefront of adopting modern technologies to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery as an independent non-profit organization and a leader in the discipline of blood transfusion.
The organization operates in eight of South Africa’s nine provinces (with the Western Cape Blood Service covering the Western Cape) and also provides critical support to other countries within the Southern African Development Community region.
What to Expect at HISA 2026
Attendees at HISA 2026 can look forward to:
- Expert-led keynote sessions from healthcare and technology leaders
- Panel discussions addressing pressing industry challenges
- Networking opportunities with key stakeholders across Africa
- Exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge healthtech solutions
HISA 2026 promises to be a landmark event for healthcare and technology professionals across Africa. Taking place at the prestigious Indaba Hotel Conference Centre, the summit will offer a dynamic environment for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.
Register with coupon code “SAVE25@HISA” at checkout to save 25%!
Event Details:
- Event: Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA 2026)
- Dates: 27–28 May 2026
- Venue: Indaba Hotel Conference Centre, Johannesburg
About HISA
Launched in 2015, the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa has become the continent’s foremost gathering of healthcare and technology leaders. Organized by IT News Africa, HISA provides a platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and partnership-building that drives real-world digital health transformation across Africa.
