Scientific Program

Explore the multi-specialty sessions, keynote addresses, and clinical workshops scheduled across our three-day global summit in Nairobi.

Le.G.athering World Congress will provide CME credits from KMPDC

Official Congress Program

v-AFRICAct @ Le.G.athering 2026

Preliminary Program Overview

The Le.G.athering World Congress represents the signature multi-specialty medical convention coordinated by the v-WIN Foundation. Built to bridge clinical expertise between international experts and regional African health stakeholders, our program covers intensive scientific exchanges, primary care research debates, and hands-on workshops.

Access the official scientific publications, download the detailed project summaries, and discover the regulations guiding your abstract submissions.

VENUENairobi, KenyaOfficial Host Venue
DATESDec 17 - 19, 2026Three-Day Summit
HOST ORGANIZERv-WIN FoundationGlobal Organizing Body
SCIENTIFIC SECTORSVascular & TrainingPlenary & Workshops
GLOBAL ACADEMIC COLLABORATION

Invited Academies & Societies

Explore the global lineup of academic, vascular, venous, and maternal-health societies participating in the v-AFRICAct World Congress.

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Academy of PhlebologyPOLAND
02
Ain Shams UniversityEGYPT
03
Argentina College of Venous and Lymphatic SurgeryARGENTINA
04
Arias FoundationBOLIVIA
05
Armenia Society of Vascular SurgeryARMENIA
06
Association of Vascular Surgeons of KosovoGlobal
07
Association of Vascular Surgeons, Phlebologists, Angiologists of UkraineUKRAINE
08
Babes UniversityROMANIA
09
Balkan Venous ForumBALKAN
10
Baltic Society of PhlebologyLATVIA
11
Bulgarian Society of PhlebologyBULGARIA
12
Canadian Society of PhlebologyCANADA
13
Cattolica UniversityITALY
14
Chapidze HospitalGEORGIA
15
Georgia Association of Angiology and Vascular SurgeryGEORGIA
16
Chinese Society of PhlebologyCHINA
17
Costa Rica Society of PhlebologyCOSTA RICA
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Croatia Society of PhlebologyCROATIA
v-WIN Congress Experience
Congress Schedule

Schedule & Sessions

08:00 - 09:00General

Registration & Morning Welcome Coffee

Collect your badges, congress kits, and connect with fellow early delegates at the registration desk.

Congress Secretariat
09:00 - 10:00Plenary

Opening Ceremony & Presidential Welcome Address

Official inauguration of the Le.G.athering 2026, featuring national anthems, special cultural remarks, and the vision for the first multi-specialty World Congress in Africa.

Dr. Sergio Gianesini (v-WIN President)Hon. Susan Nakhumicha (Ministry of Health, Kenya)
10:00 - 11:30Plenary

Keynote Session: Multi-specialty Medicine in Africa: Opportunities & Challenges

An expansive analysis of current clinical infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa and how global networks can co-create self-sustainable advancements in primary and specialized care.

Prof. Nelson Mandela OgwenoDr. Margaret Kilonzo
11:30 - 12:00General

Coffee Break, Poster Exhibition & Networking

Explore the commercial exhibition and research poster sessions at the main foyer.

All Presenters
12:00 - 13:30Vascular

Scientific Session: Cardiology & Cardiovascular Innovations

A deep dive into advanced diagnostic screening for lower limb venous and lymphatic diseases, cardiac markers, and early interventional therapy.

Dr. Angus Archer (Australia)Prof. Jane Kamau (Kenya)
13:30 - 14:30General

Networking Buffet Lunch & Exhibitor Showcases

A structured lunch providing avenues to connect with industry partners and view live demos.

Special Sponsors
14:30 - 16:00Humanitarian

Specialty Session: Oncology & Interventional Care

Focusing on high-impact vascular access management, central line insertion protocols, and palliative oncology care in resource-limited settings.

Dr. Carlos Rossi (Italy)Dr. Fatima Diallo (Senegal)
16:00 - 16:30General

Afternoon Tea & Poster Walk

Informal discussions with researchers regarding clinical cases and local public health studies.

All Presenters
16:30 - 18:00Vascular

Panel Discussion: Venous-Lymphatic Controversies & Consensus

An interactive, debate-driven round table focusing on modern guideline deviations, fake-news-free scientific evidence, and global phlebology conflicts.

Prof. Kurosh Parsi (Australia)Dr. Sergio Gianesini (Italy)Dr. Jean-Patrick Benigni (France)
Call for Presentations

Submit Your Abstract

Submit your presentations (PDF format) on what you consider everybody should know about leg-care, including your eventual clinical trials or observational studies.

Start from a scientific paper you read and that you liked or did not like, and elaborate your brief commentary.

Submission Deadline: Oct 17, 2026

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