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 ‘African Renaissance: Reclaiming Narratives and Advancing a Shared Future’, focusing on critical issues shaping the African continent including governance, technology, health, and indigeneity.

Important Dates

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

Abstract registration deadline

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

Submission deadline

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

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

Call for Papers Description

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.