About us

Welcome to International Conference on East African Literature and Cultural Expressions (ICEALCE-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 17th - 18th October, 2026 in Medellin, Colombia, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society.

Important Dates

Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Paper Submission
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Last date of Registration
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Conference Date

Call For Paper

Themes in East African literature
Cultural expressions through storytelling
Role of oral traditions in literature
Literature as a tool for social change
Representation of identity in literature
Impact of colonial history on literature
Women writers in East African literature
Literary criticism and cultural analysis
Language and its role in literature
Postcolonial narratives in East Africa
Literature and environmental issues
Intersections of literature and politics
Adaptations of literature in film
Youth voices in contemporary literature
Literature as resistance and resilience
Cultural heritage and literary expression
Digital literature and new media
Literary festivals and cultural exchange
Translation and its challenges in literature
Literature's role in national identity

The International Conference on East African Literature and Cultural Expressions invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as African Studies, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Conference Committee

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor, Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$416$382
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$654$611
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,861$1,623
Listener
$263$237
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$322$297
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$246$229
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$263$237
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$577$535
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,674$1,436
Online Listener
$161$152

Speakers

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor

Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture

Emmauel Nsabimana

Doctorate (PhD)

Tourism, Rwanda Polytechnic - Kitabi Integrated Polytechnic Regional College, Rwanda