About us

Welcome to International Conference on West African Music, Dance, and Performance (ICWAMDP-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 16th - 17th October, 2026 in Montreal, Canada, 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

Wed, Sep 16, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Paper Submission
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Last date of Registration
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Interdisciplinary approaches to performance studies
Cultural significance of West African music
Dance as a form of social expression
Performance arts in West African communities
Influence of globalization on traditional music
Role of music in cultural identity formation
Dance rituals and community bonding
Music education in West African contexts
Impact of technology on performance arts
Traditional instruments and their evolution
West African music in the diaspora
Gender roles in dance and performance
Music festivals and cultural tourism
Music as a tool for social change
Historical perspectives on West African dance
Collaboration between traditional and contemporary artists
Music therapy and mental health in communities
Cultural preservation through performance arts
Dance and political expression in Africa
Innovations in West African music genres

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on West African Music, Dance, and Performance 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
$489$449
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$769$719
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$2,189$1,909
Listener
$309$279
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-
Online Presentation
$309$279
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$679$629
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,969$1,689
Online Listener
$189$179

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