About us
The 2nd edition of the African International Conference hosted by the University of Bradford in conjunction with the African-Focused Research Network. The theme is āAfrican Renaissance: Reclaiming Narratives and Advancing a Shared Futureā, focusing on critical issues shaping the African continent including governance, technology, health, and indigeneity.
Important Dates
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Abstract registration deadlineSat, Feb 14, 2026
Submission deadlineCall For Paper
Governance and peace and resilience
Technology digital futures and ai
Health and medicine
African indigeneity
Advancing Good Governance and Human Rights for Justice, Equity, and Resilient Communities
Education, Technology, and the Digital Future of Learning
Culture, Creativity, and Transnational Indigenous Networks in Development
Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability
Health, Medicine, Food and Human Security
Epistemic Pluralism: African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Dialogue with Global Thought
African Indigeneity, Innovation, and Economic Agency in a Globalised World
The conference invites original papers including: full name, institution name, title, keywords (maximum 5), and an abstract (maximum 250 words) addressing the background, research question, narrative of research, theme connection, and non-specialist suitability.

