Our Mission

The REDCap Africa Symposium brings together a vibrant community of researchers, data managers, and technologists. Our goal is to foster collaboration, share expertise, and improve data quality for health research across the continent.

Since our inception, we have focused on hands-on training, peer-to-peer learning, and establishing collaborations across institutions.

What We Do?

  • Capacity Building Empowering institutions with skills to manage health data effectively.
  • Innovation Showcasing cutting-edge REDCap applications and integrations.
  • Collaboration Creating networks that strengthen research across Africa.
  • Governance Promoting ethical and secure data practices

Organizing Committee

Committee member

Mapule Nhlapho

Chair

University of the Witwatersrand

Committee member

Katherine Johnston

Co-Chair

University of Cape Town

Committee member

Natasha Titus

Co-Chair

South African Medical Research Council

Committee member

Dr Mhlekazi Molatoli

Co-Chair

DIPLOMICS

Committee member

Jaco Dreyer

Key member

Africa Health Research Institute

Committee member

Annemie Stewart

Key member

University of Cape Town

Committee member

Brendan Gilbert

Key member

Africa Health Research Institute

Committee member

Marta Vicente-Cresto

Key member

African Population and Health Research Center

Committee member

Louis Sibiya

Key member

University of the Witwatersrand

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices.