Upcoming Event
2027 Annual Conference
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Registration Fee
$75 USD
Format
Pan-African In-Person + Virtual
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Submission Deadline
December 30, 2026 · Abstract: 200 words max
Our Mission
To foster cross-border scholarly collaboration among African universities and institutions by connecting researchers, supporting peer-reviewed excellence, and cultivating a new generation of Pan-African academic leaders.
Special Feature
2027 Keynote Speaker
Prof. Victor Mbarika
Byrd Distinguished Professor · Endowed Chair of ICT
Prof. Victor Mbarika, PhD is the Byrd Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at The ICT University System. Founder and Board President of The ICT University, with over 300 publications and research funding exceeding $4 million from NSF, NASA, KPMG, Microsoft, and the African Development Bank.
Meet our Speakers
Professor Levi Obonyo
Daystar University, Kenya
Dean, School of Communication · UNESCO Centre of Reference · Vice President, GCRA
Ahmed Agyapong
KNUST, Ghana
Professor of Strategic Management · Dean, KNUST School of Business · DAAD Research Coordinator
Prof. Godwin Poi
University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Nigeria
Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation · FCA · Former CEO, RSSDA · 50+ publications
Prof. Elizabeth Balyejusa Kizito
Uganda Christian University, Uganda
Director of Research, Partnerships & Innovation · PhD in Plant Breeding & Biotechnology (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) · Fellow, Uganda National Academy of Sciences · Chair, All Africa Horticultural Congress
Leadership
Prof. Alexandra Esimaje
Professor of English & Applied Linguistics · Benson Idahosa University, Nigeria · Executive Director, Centre for Language Research and English Proficiency (CLAREP)
Prof. Kofi Acheampong Marfo
Professor of English & Communication · University for Development Studies, Ghana
Prof. 'Demola Jolayemi, PhD
Professor of English & Digitised Linguistics · Dean, Postgraduate School, University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Nigeria · MNAL
Dr. Levina Nyameye Abunya
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Dr. Gerry Ayieko
Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya
Prof. Eureka Mokibelo
University of Botswana
Dr. Joseph Jakisa Owor
Head of Graduate Research & Postgraduate Training · Uganda Christian University
Prof. Edward Owusu
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics · Director for Grants, Research & Development · Sunyani Technical University, Ghana
Prof. Cheikh Kandji
Professor of English Literature · Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal
Frank Onuh
University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
AI Strategist & Consultant · Founder, AIRI · Lecturer & Doctoral Researcher, University of Lethbridge
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