The 5th SMART Africa MRI Workshop is yearly capacity building for African MRI Scientists. The 5 th Edition will take place from 7–8 May 2026 at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “Equitable Neuroimaging: MRI, AI and Access Across Africa.” Building on the success of previous editions, the workshop will bring together participants from across Africa and beyond to advance MRI practice and foster collaboration. We are kicking off with a