DHIS2 Asia-Pacific Conference 2026
Connecting communities, advancing innovation. Three days of experience sharing, hands-on learning, and partnership building for the DHIS2 community across Asia and the Pacific.
The detailed programme is provisional and will be confirmed on this page as sessions are finalised. This website is the single source of truth for all attendee information.
- FormatIn personSelected sessions streamed
- DatesWed 5 – Fri 7 Aug 2026Registration opens 08:15 daily
- VenueGalle Face HotelColombo, Sri Lanka
- OrganisersHISP Asiawith HISP Centre, University of Oslo
The regional home of the DHIS2 community
The DHIS2 Asia-Pacific Conference is a place for the DHIS2 community to meet and share experiences, learn about the latest developments and innovations, and make connections that can lead to new partnerships and collaborations. It is the regional counterpart to the DHIS2 Annual Conference hosted each year in Oslo.
The programme balances discussion and information sharing with hands-on technical learning through parallel sessions. Country teams present national implementation journeys, the DHIS2 core and regional teams demonstrate new platform capabilities, and workshops build practical skills that participants take home to their own systems.
2026 marks the fifth edition of this annual regional event, following successful conferences in Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia.
At a glance
- Conference days3
- Thematic tracks8
- Edition5th annual
- Sessions & workshopsPlenary + parallel
- LanguageEnglish
Who should attend
Government & development partners
Policy makers, HIS managers, and digital health leaders from national and subnational governments, plus representatives of global development organisations such as WHO, UNICEF, and other partners.
Implementers, NGOs & technical experts
Field implementers, M&E officers, NGO staff, system administrators, data analysts, and developers working directly with DHIS2 across health, education, nutrition, and related sectors.
Academia, innovators & DHIS2 core team
Researchers, faculty members, digital health innovators, and members of the DHIS2 core and regional teams from the University of Oslo and the regional HISP support hubs.
Conference tracks
Eight thematic tracks run across plenary and parallel sessions. Use them to plan your three days, or follow one track end to end.
What's New in DHIS2
Latest platform releases, roadmap, and core team demos.
Regional Experiences & Innovations
Country implementation journeys from across Asia and the Pacific.
Climate & Health
Integrating climate data and predictive modelling into health systems.
Nutrition
Nutrition data systems, surveillance, and programme monitoring.
Data Quality and Use
Tools and practices that turn routine data into decisions.
Custom Apps and Extensibility
Web app platform, App Hub, and building on the DHIS2 API.
Capacity Building & Sustainability
Core teams, training strategies, and long-term system ownership.
Health Registries
Tracker at scale, case-based data, and registry design.
Learn from the regional HISP network
Speakers and facilitators come from the HISP Asia hub, the HISP Centre at the University of Oslo, ministries of health, and partner organisations. More speakers will be announced as the programme is confirmed.
John Lewis
Director, HISP Vietnam
Pamod Amarakoon
Chief Executive Officer, HISP Sri Lanka
Saurabh Leekha
Chief Executive Officer, HISP India
Muhammad Abdul Hannan Khan
Chief Executive Officer, HISP Bangladesh
Taufiq Sitompul
Team Leader, HISP Indonesia
Mohammad Baniode
Head, HISP MENA
Three days, one timetable
Filter by day and track, or search for a session. Times are in Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30).
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09:00–09:45Main hall
Opening plenary and welcome
Welcome from the hosts, orientation to the three days, and a look at the state of the DHIS2 community in the Asia-Pacific region.
HISP Asia · HISP Centre, University of Oslo
PlenaryIn person + streamedConfirmed -
10:00–11:15Main hall
What's New in DHIS2
Major improvements in the latest DHIS2 releases and the roadmap ahead, presented by the core team, with time for questions from implementers.
DHIS2 core team, University of Oslo
What's NewIn person + streamedConfirmed -
11:30–12:45Main hall
Country spotlights: implementation journeys
Ministry and HISP teams share national DHIS2 scale-up stories, covering governance, strategy, and lessons from the field.
Country delegations · HISP Asia hub
RegionalIn personProvisional -
14:00–15:30Workshop room A
Climate & health: integrating climate data in DHIS2
Hands-on introduction to climate data integration and predictive modelling tools, with regional use cases on climate-sensitive disease surveillance.
HISP Centre climate team
Climate & HealthIn personProvisional -
09:00–10:30Main hall
Data quality and use in practice
Practical approaches to data quality review, validation, and building a culture of data use for decision making at national and subnational levels.
HISP India · HISP Bangladesh
Data QualityIn person + streamedProvisional -
10:45–12:15Main hall
Health registries and Tracker at scale
Designing and operating case-based systems and registries with DHIS2 Tracker, drawing on regional experiences with immunisation and disease programmes.
HISP Sri Lanka · HISP Vietnam
RegistriesIn personProvisional -
14:00–15:15Workshop room A
Nutrition data systems
Using DHIS2 for nutrition surveillance and programme monitoring, including integration with community-level data collection.
Regional nutrition programme teams
NutritionIn personProvisional -
15:45–17:00Workshop room B
Custom apps and extensibility workshop
Building on the DHIS2 web app platform and API: developer tooling, the App Hub, and patterns for sustainable custom development.
HISP Indonesia · DHIS2 developer community
AppsIn personProvisional -
09:00–10:15Main hall
Capacity building and sustainability
What makes a strong DHIS2 core team: staffing models, training plans, retention, and standard operating procedures for long-term system ownership.
HISP Asia hub · Ministry core teams
CapacityIn person + streamedProvisional -
10:30–11:45Workshop room A
Interoperability and integrations panel
Connecting DHIS2 with other systems: standards, real-world integration architectures, and pitfalls to avoid.
Panel of regional implementers
AppsIn personProvisional -
13:30–15:00Main hall
Cross-sector DHIS2: education, CRVS, and beyond
How DHIS2 is being applied beyond health, including education management and civil registration, and what that means for integrated national data systems.
Cross-sector implementation teams
RegionalIn personProvisional -
15:30–16:30Main hall
Closing plenary and community discussion
Reflections on the week, community feedback to shape the future direction of DHIS2 in the region, and a look ahead to 2027.
HISP Asia · HISP Centre, University of Oslo
PlenaryIn person + streamedConfirmed
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Register for the conference
Registration is reviewed by the organising team before payment is confirmed, so please register early, especially if you need a visa.
$450 USD per person
Register and pay by 15 July 2026
- Access to all conference sessions and workshops
- All conference materials
- Daily buffet lunch
- Coffee, tea, and snack breaks throughout
$500 USD per person
After 15 July 2026
- Access to all conference sessions and workshops
- All conference materials
- Daily buffet lunch
- Coffee, tea, and snack breaks throughout
How registration works
Submit the registration form and the organising team will review your details, then send payment instructions (bank transfer or online payment). Your place is confirmed once payment is received and acknowledged by email.
Invitation letters
Invitation and visa support letters are issued to registered delegates on request. Email contact@hispasia.org with your full name as in your passport, passport number, nationality, organisation, and role.
Cancellations
Written cancellations before 22 July 2026 are refunded minus an administrative fee. After that date fees are non-refundable, though registrations may be transferred to a colleague from the same organisation.
Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
Confirmed venue
The Grande Dame of Galle Face Green
The 2026 conference takes place at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo's historic oceanfront landmark. Opened in 1864 and one of the oldest hotels east of Suez, its ballrooms and event spaces host the plenary and parallel sessions just steps from Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean.
- Address: 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3 (Kollupitiya), Sri Lanka
- About 32 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, roughly 45–75 minutes by car
- Step-free access and accessible facilities are available; contact the organisers with specific accessibility needs.
- Registration desk opens 08:15 each morning; name badges are required for venue access.
Plan your trip
Last updated: 6 July 2026. Always verify visa requirements against official government sources before booking travel.
Visa and entry
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) issued through Sri Lanka's official online portal at eta.gov.lk before travel. Requirements and fees vary by nationality, so check the portal early and apply well in advance. Registered delegates can request an invitation letter to support their application.
Airport and transfers
Fly into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 32 km north of Colombo. The drive to the city centre takes roughly 45–75 minutes via the airport expressway. Options on arrival:
- Prepaid airport taxi counters in the arrivals hall
- Ride-hailing apps (PickMe, Uber) operate at the airport and in Colombo
- Hotel transfers, bookable in advance with your hotel
Weather in August
August in Colombo is warm and humid, typically 25–30°C. It falls within the southwest monsoon season, so expect sunny spells broken by passing showers; a compact umbrella and light, breathable clothing are recommended. Conference rooms are air-conditioned, so a light layer is useful indoors.
Time zone
Sri Lanka Standard Time is UTC+5:30 year round, with no daylight saving changes. All programme times on this site are given in local time.
Money and payments
The local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Cards are widely accepted at hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets; carry some cash for taxis, small vendors, and markets. ATMs are widely available in Colombo.
Electricity
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are mainly Type D and Type G (UK-style), with Type M also found in some buildings. Bring a universal adapter to be safe.
Emergency numbers
- Police: 119
- Ambulance (Suwa Seriya): 1990
- Fire and rescue: 110
Make time to explore
If you can extend your stay, Sri Lanka packs a remarkable range into a small island: the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, tea country in the central highlands, and the beaches of the south coast are all within a few hours of Colombo.
Where to stay
The conference takes place at the Galle Face Hotel, so staying on site or within walking distance keeps you steps from the sessions. Any negotiated delegate rates will be published here.
Conference venue
Galle Face Hotel
- Distance
- On site, the conference takes place here
- Indicative rate
- US$150–220 per night
- Character
- Historic oceanfront landmark, opened 1864
Taj Samudra
- Distance
- About 800 m, a 10-minute walk along Galle Face Green
- Indicative rate
- US$130–190 per night
- Character
- Five-star with large gardens facing the Green
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
- Distance
- About 1.2 km, a 15-minute walk or short tuk-tuk ride
- Indicative rate
- US$120–180 per night
- Character
- Large five-star with many dining options
Rates are indicative only and change with season and availability. Delegates book and pay for their own accommodation unless otherwise advised.
Hosted by the regional HISP network
Hosts
Partners
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2026 conference? Contact the organising team for the sponsorship prospectus.
Frequently asked questions
Anyone working with or around DHIS2 in the region: policy makers, HIS managers, and digital health leaders from government; implementers, M&E officers, NGO staff, system administrators, analysts, and developers; and researchers, innovators, and members of the DHIS2 core and regional teams.
Complete the registration form. The organising team reviews each registration and then sends payment instructions, typically by bank transfer or online payment. Your place is confirmed once payment is received. Early bird pricing applies to registrations paid by 15 July 2026.
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) obtained through the official portal at eta.gov.lk before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the portal early and apply well in advance of your trip.
Yes. Invitation and support letters are issued to registered delegates on request. Email contact@hispasia.org with your full name as in your passport, passport number, nationality, organisation, and role.
Selected plenary sessions are expected to be streamed, and recordings of key sessions are typically published on the DHIS2 YouTube channel after the event. Streaming links and the recordings archive will be published on this page.
Written cancellations received before 22 July 2026 are refunded minus an administrative fee. After that date fees are non-refundable, but a registration may be transferred to a colleague from the same organisation. Contact the organisers for details.
Get in touch
Questions about registration, the programme, invitation letters, or sponsorship? Send a message and the organising team will reply, usually within three working days.
Organising team
HISP Asia, with the HISP Centre at the University of Oslo
Email: contact@hispasia.org
Stay updated
Follow the conference tag on the DHIS2 Community of Practice for announcements. All confirmed details will always appear on this page first.
Join the DHIS2 community in Colombo
Early bird registration ($450) closes 15 July 2026. Secure your place and start planning your trip.