Participants/Observers

Who should register as an Observer?

• Decision-makers, program managers, donors, researchers, and students

• Vendors and implementers exploring participation in future Connectathons

• Clinicians and public health teams assessing use cases and adoption pathways

What Observers can do:

• Attend keynotes, daily briefings, and end-of-day track demo/read-outs

• Sit in on selected track orientations and observe testing workflows

• Access published IGs, track guides, and slide decks

• Network with DHIN community members and project teams

• Receive an Observer Certificate of Participation

Note: Observers DO NOT submit systems for testing or claim testing results.

What’s included with an Observer pass

• Join the pre-event Observer Orientation (virtual): A short session the week before the Connectathon covers how to navigate tracks, follow demos, and get the most out of your pass. All Observers will be invited after registration.

• Access to plenaries, selected track briefings, and daily demo/read-outs

• Event materials and post-event summaries

• Community networking channels

• Participation certificate

Code of Conduct

DHIN is committed to a welcoming, safe, and professional environment. By registering, you agree to follow the event’s Code of Conduct and photography/recording guidelines.

Have questions? The DHIN Connectathon Secretariat is happy to help (chisom@dhin-hie.org) or (victor@dhin-hie.org). When you’re ready, proceed with your Observer (Non-Testing) Registration below.

Demonstrators/Testers

Who should register as a Demonstrator?

• Vendors, startups, and solution providers with FHIR/SMART-enabled systems

• National programs or agencies showcasing digital public infrastructure components

• Universities, research groups, and innovation labs piloting new prototypes

• Any team that wishes to showcase a standards-based solution at the Connectathon showcase/demo sessions

What Demonstrators can do:

• Set up live demo stations during designated showcase slots

• Present how their solution supports one or more track use cases (e.g., Immunization, ePrescription, MNCH Referral, Insurance & Claims, Medical Devices)

• Engage with policymakers, implementers, and donors during demo walk-throughs

• Be featured in the Connectathon Demonstrator Catalogue shared with participants and partners

• Network with technical and program teams exploring real-world adoption.

What’s included with a Demonstrator pass

• Track briefs and mentorship on how to ensure conformance ahead of the sessions

• A demo script and story board showing workflows, and FHIR interfaces

• Access to pre-connectathon bi-weekly orientation and learning sessions

• Access to all Connectathon plenaries, track briefings, and demo sessions

• Listing in the official event programme and Demonstrator Catalogue

• Access to networking and partnership sessions

• Demonstrator Certificate of Participation

When you’re ready, proceed with your Demonstrator Registration below.

Requirements for Demonstrators

• Submit a short system description (name, organization, use case supported, technical standards implemented) at registration. This can be anticiatorily submitted (meaning a system must not have implemented this at the time of registration).

• Indicate the primary track(s) your solution aligns with (or intends to align with)

• Ensure at least one technical representative is available during demo sessions to answer questions

• Agree to follow the Connectathon Code of Conduct and demo guidelines.