SBA5.0 International Synthetic Biology and Biosecurity Conference in Africa

SBA5.0 is the fifth International Synthetic Biology and Biosecurity Conference in Africa, organized by SynBio Africa and held in Accra, Ghana, from October 7 to 9, 2026. Under the theme "Resilient Futures: Engineering Biology, AI and Biosecurity for Africa's Sovereign Bioeconomy," it explores how Africa can turn the new global synthetic biology policy framework into national strategies and action. The programme includes high-level policy roundtables and tracks covering agriculture, precision health, industrial biotech, AI and computational biology, biosecurity and bio-entrepreneurship.

Who It Is For

The conference is for policymakers, scientists, researchers, industry leaders, bio-entrepreneurs and investors working in biotechnology and related fields. It also welcomes youth innovators and One Health experts interested in shaping Africa's bioeconomy.

What Attendees Will Gain

Attendees will gain insight into how synthetic biology and AI can drive climate-resilient agriculture, stronger health systems, biomanufacturing and genomic data sovereignty in Africa. They will join discussions on risk assessment, ethical governance, regulation and biosecurity, and connect with leading scientists, policymakers and investors from across the continent and beyond.