DPI for Public Health Systems
DATE
JUNE | 2026
LOCAL
Announcing soon
PILLARs
Public Health Infrastructure & Learning Laboratory for AI Readiness
Upcoming convenings
Join upcoming exchanges on the foundations countries need to make AI useful, trusted and actionable for public health.
Past convening
Explore previous convenings that shaped the journey toward PILLARs and surfaced the need for stronger AI-ready public health systems.
PILLARs Inaugural Convening
Held during the World Health Assembly, regional health leaders, Ministers of Health and funders came together for the inaugural meeting of PILLARS—Public Health Infrastructure & Learning Laboratory for AI Readiness—a South to South learning network and action platform to accelerate the diffusion of foundations needed to capture the promise of AI for public health.
Actionable AI for Public Health Impact
Held during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, this event explored how AI can improve population health when grounded in strong data systems, public governance, digital public infrastructure, evidence standards and community trust.
Foundations and Futures in the AI Era
Held during GDHF 2025 in Nairobi, this convening launched a consultative draft of Foundations & Futures and explored the data systems, governance structures and public institutions needed to move AI from pilots to public health impact.
A cross-regional networks grounded in shared learning and public leadership
PILLARs brings together member states committed to strengthening the public health data, governance, and digital foundations needed for responsible AI adoption.
Become a member
Interested in joining the network? Get in touch to explore participation, partnership, and opportunities for shared learning across regions.