Sep 2026
ITW (International Telecoms Week) Africa
TW Africa is Africa’s leading connectivity event, uniting key leaders and decision-makers across the entire value chain. Whether you’re involved in carriers, data centres, content, cloud, finance, satellite, or the vendor community, ITW Africa is the event to attend. ...
ViewThe 12th Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) International Conference and the 10th Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) Congress
By co-hosting these flagship events, KCS and FASC create a powerful multidisciplinary platform for addressing some of the most pressing global challenges: climate change, public health, energy security, food safety, water access, and environmental sustainability. The conference p...
View2026 IRDR International Young Scientists Forum
The Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) International Young Scientists Forum (IYSF) 2026 will take place from 15–18 September 2026 at the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED), Tsukuba, Japan. It is organized by ...
ViewGlobal Impact Evaluation Forum 2026
This year WFP, UNHCR, UN-OCHA and UNICEF are co-hosting the fourth Global Impact Evaluation Forum in Geneva with support from Norway and Switzerland. Building on the theme of partnership from the 2025 forum hosted by WFP in Rome, the 2026 forum will see the launch ...
ViewCOSPAR Capacity-Building Workshop: Mineral and Material Sciences for Space Exploration
The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) organises training workshops around the world with the aim of enhancing the scientific capabilities of researchers, particularly in developing regions,and thereby helping to raise their scientific standards. Mineral and Material Scien...
View8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists
Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa. Event dates: September 22-25, 2026 Venue: Mövenpick Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya The African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) together with IFPRI-...
ViewMicronutrient Forum’s 7th Global Conference (MNF 2026)
The Micronutrient Forum’s 7th Global Conference (MNF 2026) convenes the global nutrition community at a pivotal moment for action. In response to today’s interconnected challenges, the program will examine evidence, policy, and innovation across nutrition, food s...
ViewConnecting Europe Days
Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a competitive, resilient, safe and sustainable tr...
ViewTalent Ecosystems: Building sustainable research careers
Talent ecosystems are integrated networks of training providers and employers of researchers (academia, non-academic sectors, and businesses) from across the European Research Area (ERA). The cluster event will showcase 10 Talent Ecosystem projects funded under Horizon ...
ViewTHE World Academic Summit 2026
THE World Academic Summit 2026 will be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. Global leaders in higher education, research and policy will meet at the University of Cape Town, the first ever host of this summit on the African continent. Against the backdrop of extraordinary t...
View2026 Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference
The 2026 Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference is framed around the theme Strengthening the Economics of Sustainability. The programme positions sustainability not as a separate compliance or reporting activity, but as a core part of business continuity, resilience, competitiv...
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Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Applied Taxonomy Workshop
This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to strengthen practical skills in marine biodiversity assessment, specimen identification and applied taxonomy. Using sponges as a focal group, alongside examples from other benthic invertebrates, participants will gain experience i...
View2026 Leadership in Higher Education Conference
The Leadership in Higher Education Conference provides an opportunity for educational leaders to learn innovative strategies, trends, and best practices for effective management from nationally recognized experts and to network with like-minded peers from a wide range of academic...
ViewMental Health Platform Research Summit 2026
This is an annual event for scientists, clinicians and health care professionals to network and share the latest advances in research into severe mental illness. At this all-day event, expect keynote talks, poster sessions, and interactive workshops that showcase new ideas and fi...
ViewThe Jobs and Development Conference 2026
This Conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest insights on jobs, labour markets, and inclusive development. The event will combine keynote lectures, policy panels, and presentations of high-quality research...
ViewAfrican Futures Conference 2026
From Data to Decisions The African Futures Conference is the continent’s premier platform to explore and amplify African-led foresight. 13-14 October 2026 Hybrid Conference Day 1: CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC), Pretoria + livestream Day 2: Full...
ViewPublic Policy Leadership Conference
The Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) connects ambitious undergraduate students with educational leaders and resources designed to cultivate academic excellence and expand public policy opportunities for those who may face challenges in navigating graduate education path...
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World Forum for Democracy 2026
The World Forum for Democracy 2026 will mark the culmination of the Pact’s consultation phase, placing emphasis on “democratic foresight”, that is, the ability of our democracies to anticipate the future in order to strengthen democratic security in Europe...
View12th AfricaLics PhD Academy
The 12th AfricaLics Ph.D. Academy on Innovation and Competence Building Systems will be held in Johannesburg, hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the AfricaLics Research Capacity Strengthening Project. The AfricaLics network is an academic research an...
ViewIAU 17th General Conference on The Value of Universities in the Era of AI
Universities traditionally cultivate academic virtues that AI cannot replicate: curiosity, interpretive judgment, ethical reasoning, and the capacity to engage productively with ambiguity and uncertainty. AI can generate fluent text and useful predictions, but it does not “...
ViewChromosomes in Crisis: From Chromosomal Instability to Catastrophes in Cancer Genomes
The EACR Conference on Chromosomes in Crisis: From Chromosomal Instability to Catastrophes in Cancer Genomes will bring together leading experts to explore the mechanisms, consequences, and therapeutic vulnerabilities associated with these genomic rearrangements. Join us in Berli...
View19th Congress of the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS)
The International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) is pleased to announce that the 19th IUMS Congress will be held on November 4-6, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. Based on the success of the last IUMS meeting held in Florence in 2024, IUMS2026 is expected...
View2nd EACARNRI International Conference
The East African Community Academic and Research Network for Regional Integration (EACARNRI) was launched on 23 June 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda, through the efforts of the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCE). EACARNRI br...
View33rd International Congress of Actuaries(ICA2026)
The 33rd International Congress of Actuaries (ICA2026) will be held in Tokyo, Japan hosted by The International Actuarial Association and The Institute of Actuaries of Japan. ...
ViewUN Climate Change Conference (COP31)
COP 31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. In the lead-up, the COP 30 Presidency and the incoming COP 31 Presidency are working together to foster an open, transparent and inclusive process, through regular engagement with Parties and observers thro...
ViewThe African Investigative Journalism Conference
Now in its 22nd year, the African Investigative Journalism Conference, hosted and organised by the Wits Centre for Journalism, returns in 2026 for another packed edition featuring the brightest minds in investigative journalism from Africa and around the world. Join us for t...
ViewSAPHE Conference
The SAPHE Conference will take place on 11 and 12 November 2026. The event offers a valuable platform for academics from the private higher education sector to showcase their research and engage with peers, industry partners, and key stakeholders in highe...
ViewThe Global Framework on Chemicals – First International Conference
The Secretariat of the Global Framework on Chemicals, adopted in September 2023 at the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), is pleased to announce that the First International Conference will take place from 15 to 20 November 2026 at the Geneva Internat...
ViewFAWE’s 4th International Conference on Girls’ Education in Africa
FAWE will host the 4th Triennale International Conference on Girls’ Education in Africa to mobilize political commitment, sustainable financing, innovation, youth leadership, and partnerships for gender-transformative education systems. While access to education has improve...
ViewConference: Dream Reactions of CO2, 2.0: Capture, Conversion and Beyond
The “Dream Reactions of CO2 2.0: Capture, Conversion, and Beyond” conference presents a paramount opportunity to?bridge?the cutting edges of chemical and biological sciences focused on carbon dioxide?together with a scientific, systematic, and futuristic perspect...
ViewRoSH International Conference 2026
The International RoSH Conference 2026 is organised by the RoSH Initiative at the University of Technology Mauritius, in partnership with the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI). The conference convenes researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society actors to ...
ViewThe WFCP World Congress
The WFCP World Congress is a platform where visionary leaders converge to shape the future, and this edition will be no exception. Join us in Nairobi, Kenya from November 23 – 28 2026, as the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) p...
View5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2026)
5th International Conferenceon Public Health in Africa(CPHIA 2026) Theme: Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty: Transformation from health dependency and vulnerability to ownership and resilience The International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPH...
ViewCSAE Economic Development in Africa Workshop 2026
It will be hosted by the African Economic Research Consortium and the Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford. ...
View22nd RUFORUM Annual General Meeting (AGM), Zambia 2026
Africa's Premier Agricultural Higher Education Convening Hosted by the Government of Zambia and RUFORUM member universities on 30 Nov-04 Dec 2026. The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the supreme ...
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2026 United Nations Water Conference
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation is an essential end in itself and is also critical to progress on the 2030 Agenda as a whole. As we enter the final 5 years of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, the world must surge investment, innovation, p...
ViewScience Forum South Africa 2026
The Forum is proudly co-hosted by the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) initiative. The SDCfA promotes science collaboration across Africa and beyond towards leveraging and connecting technol...
ViewScience Forum South Africa - Igniting Conversations about Science – From Research to Impact
The Science Forum South Africa will be held from 2 to 4 December 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. The Forum serves as a large, open, public platform for debating the science and society interface. The theme is Igniti...
ViewQS ImpACT Youth Summit
The QS ImpACT Youth Summit is a two-day global sustainability summit that brings together the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Through keynote sessions, workshops, and networking, delegates collaborate on real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustain...
ViewInvitation to Participate in the Fourth Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development 2026
The Fourth Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development, co-organized by the Association of African Universities (AAU) alongside the African Union Commission (AUC), Obreal, the Association of Arab Universities (AArU), and the CELAC Pro Tempore Presidency (Uruguay), w...
View16th AAS scientific conference & General Assembly
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is a Pan-African scientific organization established in 1985 to promote excellence in science, technology and innovation (STI) across Africa. Through its mandates of recognizing scientific excellence, providing evidence-based policy advice, a...
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UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development
In response to urgent global challenges and marking the half-way point of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for 2030 framework, the Conference will generate renewed momentum for ESD and provide strategic guidance for the next five years. Hosted by UNESCO an...
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17TH KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE - KASH17
17TH KASH CONFERENCE THEME: Translating Research Evidence to Impact; Scaling Health Innovations for Economic Growth CONFERENCE DATES: 9TH -12TH FEBRUARY 2027 Sub – themes Health Systems, Public Health for UHC & Equity Data Science, AI & Di...
View5th African Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation
While significant research exists on climate adaptation globally, there remains a critical gap in documented evidence, case studies, and practical initiatives specifically tailored to the African context. Adaptation strategies that succeed in one region cannot simply betran...
ViewAIU 2027 INTERNATIONAL MISSION CONFERENCE
AIU 2027 INTERNATIONAL MISSION CONFERENCE Reimagining and Repositioning the Role of African Churches in Global Mission Conference Dates: 23 to 25th February 2027 Venue: Africa International Univers...
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2nd International HERBOMED Conference 2027
The 2nd International HERBOMED Conference 2027 envisions becoming Africa's premier platform for advancing herbal medicine. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional herbal medicine and modern healthcare. Organized by JFC Munene College of Health Sciences in p...
ViewCSAE Conference 2027: Economic Development in Africa
The CSAE Conference is one of the leading global forums for advancing research and dialogue on Africa’s development. Bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and development economists from around the world, the three-day conference features keynote ad...
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African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
The ACDE invites scholars, students, practitioners, policymakers, instructional designers, diplomats and industry partners to submit papers for its 2027 International Conference, taking place from 12 to 16 April 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference ...
ViewWWCS Summit 2027
The second edition of the WWCS Summit — the leading conference for evidence-based climate policy and practice — will be hosted by ASCEND (African Synthesis Centre for Climate Change, Environment and Development) at the University of Cape Town, 13–16 Ap...
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11th European Conference of African Studies (ECAS2027)
The theme of ECAS 2027 is “African Prisms”. It aims to speak to the multiplicity of disciplines, perspectives, methods, histories, and images that shape the contemporary study of Africa. At its essence, a prism refracts light, revealing a spectrum where once appeared ...
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XXI World Congress of Sociology
The XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology will take place as a fully in-person event from 4 to 10 July 2027 in Gwangju, a city marked by South Koreans’ historic struggle for democracy. The Congress theme “Global Sociology in Turbulent Times” calls attention to the...
ViewXI. International Congress of Dipterology
On behalf of the Council for International Congresses of Dipterology, the ICDXI Organizing Committee and Croatian Association of Freshwater Ecologists (CAFE), we cordially invite you to attend the 11th International Congress of Dipterology (ICDX) to be held in Zagreb, Croatia, fr...
ViewHARDEN CONFERENCE
This meeting promises to be a truly cross-disciplinary conference bringing together chemists, medics, microbiologists, biochemists, environmental scientists and bioengineers. The overall aim is to assemble a diverse field of international researchers to address current global cha...
ViewInaugural HERS-EA Biennial International Conference 2027
Inaugural HERS-EA Biennial International Conference 2027 Theme: AI Revolution & Digital Transformation in Higher Education. Dates: 19–20 July 2027 Venue: Makerere University The HERS-EA Internation...
View24th Conference of Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP 2027)
The Association of African Universities (AAU) invites you to the historic 24th Conference of Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP 2027), co-hosted by KCA University in Nairobi, Kenya. This special edition marks the AAU's 60th Anniversary -...
ViewAug 2027
Africa Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution Conference (AMLPPC01)
A Critical Forum for Africa's Coastal Future A landmark convening to advance solutions to marine litter across Africa — bridging science, policy, innovation, and community action. Dates: 4-6 August 2027 &nb...
ViewASET Annual Conference- 2027
The 2027 ASET Annual Conference will take place August 5th – 7th in Orlando, Florida The ASET Annual Conference is the largest educational and networking event in the world for neurodiagnostic professionals and industry partners. The conference offers educational seminar...
ViewOct 2027
16th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry
The theme of the Congress is “Pesticides and Low-risk Crop Protection Strategies”. Jointly hosted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Thessaly, this congress continues a distinguished tradition of excellence in pesticide science and ...
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