Academic Conferences in Africa
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Upcoming Conferences
8th African Health Research Summit
Cape Town, South Africa | Hybrid
Premier gathering for health researchers across Africa focusing on infectious diseases, NCDs and health systems strengthening.
Pan-African Conference on Renewable Energy
Nairobi, Kenya | In-person
Bringing together engineers, policymakers and entrepreneurs to advance sustainable energy solutions for Africa.
African Development Research Forum
Dakar, Senegal | Hybrid
Interdisciplinary conference examining development challenges through social science lenses.
Conference Calendar
Upcoming Events by Month
- October 2024: 28 conferences
- November 2024: 35 conferences
- December 2024: 18 conferences
- January 2025: 42 conferences
- February 2025: 39 conferences
Major Annual Conferences
| Conference | Discipline | Next Date |
|---|---|---|
| African Science Academy Conference | Multidisciplinary | June 2025 |
| African Health Research Summit | Health Sciences | Nov 2024 |
| African Engineering Congress | Engineering | Aug 2025 |
| African Agricultural Economics Conference | Agriculture | Sep 2025 |
| African Social Research Forum | Social Sciences | Mar 2025 |
List of major recurring conferences in Africa
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