ASLM held a special convention on Diagnostics from 4-7th November 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With the growing demand for robust diagnostic networks, particularly in the face of global health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks, the ASLM Diagnostics Convention will convened key stakeholders to explore innovations, challenges, and strategies for scaling diagnostic systems across the continent. The convention, themed “Transforming Diagnostic Systems in Africa: Harnessing Innovation and Quality Assurance to Elevate Equity and Excellence,” brought together laboratory professionals, public health officials, researchers, and policymakers to address critical diagnostics and laboratory medicine needs, aligned with global health priorities such as Universal Health Coverage (UHC), antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and emerging infectious diseases.. The meeting was attended by over 300 participants drawn from key laboratory stakeholders from over 35 countries. Here are presentation slides from the different sessions of the convention.