Conference Objectives
- Examine the drivers of structural economic transformation across Sub-Saharan and North African economies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of regional trade blocs and continental integration initiatives such as the AfCFTA
- Explore innovative financing mechanisms that address Africa’s infrastructure and human capital deficits
- Assess the interplay between climate vulnerability, resource governance, and sustainable development outcomes
- Illuminate the role of digital financial inclusion and fintech innovation in broadening economic participation
- Strengthen North-South and South-South research partnerships that co-produce policy-relevant economic knowledge
Who Should Attend
Registrants are often macroeconomic researchers, planning ministry officials, civil society leaders and science communicators.
- Development economists and macroeconomic researchers specializing in African markets
- Policymakers and government officials from African finance and planning ministries
- Representatives of multilateral development institutions such as the AfDB, IMF, and World Bank
- Academic faculty and doctoral candidates in economics, development studies, and public policy
- Civil society leaders working on poverty reduction and social protection programs
- Private sector analysts and investors focused on emerging African economies
- Journalists and science communicators covering African economic affairs
Select Ticket Type
The 19th International Conference on African Economics and Development offers several ticket types for academic and professional attendees, from early-career researchers to senior institutional representatives. Whether you are joining us as a presenting author or a listener, there is a ticket type to match your engagement level and budget. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete transparency in your investment.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Author Registration – US$499 For authors keen on availing a $100 discount on the regular registration fee, early bird registration is recommended.
- Regular Author Registration – US$599 If the early bird deadline has been missed, authors can opt for the regular registration process.
- Listener Registration – US$499 Individuals interested in attending the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as listeners.
What Registration Includes
- Admission to the conference sessions
- Conference materials
- Presentation opportunity for eligible authors and speakers
- Certificate of participation or presentation for eligible registered participants
- Networking access
- Conference photo session
- Official registration confirmation
- Invitation letter support for eligible registered participants
- Refreshments or meal items as confirmed in the final venue package
Invitation Letter Support
Upon completing registration for the 19th International Conference on African Economics and Development, participants who require documentation to support a Canadian visa application may formally request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This letter confirms your accepted role, whether as a presenter or registered delegate, and provides the dates, venue, and organizational details of the event in Mississauga.
Invitation letters are issued exclusively to individuals who have finalized their conference registration and, where applicable, received confirmation of paper acceptance. To request your letter, please submit your full name as it appears on your passport, your institutional affiliation, and your registration reference number to the secretariat via the designated request portal on the conference website.
It is important to note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not guarantee the approval of a Canadian visa or any other travel authorization. Visa decisions rest entirely with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the relevant consular authorities, and attendees are strongly advised to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference dates.
Before You Register
- Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person. If your visa is refused, you get 50% off one new registration for a later edition in your name.
- Your invitation letter is emailed within 3 to 5 business days after your payment is verified.
- You arrange your own visa, travel and accommodation.
Call for Papers – 19th International Conference on African Economics and Development
The 19th International Conference on African Economics and Development invites original empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented research manuscripts that push the frontiers of knowledge on Africa’s economic landscape. Authors are encouraged to submit well-founded contributions that engage directly with contemporary development challenges facing the continent.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Mississauga, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
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Paper and Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit abstracts, research papers, case studies, review papers or professional practice presentations.
All submissions are reviewed before acceptance. Submitted work should be original and not previously published.
For the 19th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Agricultural Economics and Rural Livelihoods, Labor Productivity and Workforce Development or Energy Security and Economic Growth.
| Submission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Abstract | A concise summary of the research, case study or presentation topic |
| Full Paper | A complete academic or professional paper |
| Case Study | A practical business, management or economic case analysis |
| Review Paper | A literature-based research or industry review |
| Professional Presentation | A practice-based presentation from professional experience |
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Submissions must be original and relevant to the conference theme.
- Abstracts should clearly describe the purpose, method, findings and relevance of the work.
- Full papers should normally be between 4 and 12 pages.
- Authors must complete registration after acceptance to confirm participation.
Peer Review Details
All research manuscripts submitted to the 19th International Conference on African Economics and Development are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, with each submission evaluated by reviewers in the field. Authors are assessed on originality, methodological soundness, empirical or theoretical contribution, and relevance to African economic and development discourse, with detailed reviewer feedback provided regardless of the final decision.
To know more about our peer review details, visit here.
Submission Form
Note: If you are interested in participating as an author, you must submit your paper through the Author Paper Submission Form before completing the payment and registration.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner will be rewarded with:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will be honored with a formal certificate of distinction presented at the closing session and will receive prominent recognition across all official conference publications, the conference website, and social media channels reaching the global African economics research community.
- The author or lead author of the winning paper will receive a complimentary full registration credit applicable to the next edition of the conference, along with a prioritized recommendation for fast-track consideration in a partner indexed journal specializing in African economic and development research.
19th International Conference on African Economics and Development – December 16, 2026 – Mississauga, Canada
[Registration starts 1 PM, Gate closes 1:30 PM]
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and networking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Opening remarks |
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote session |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Technical Session 1 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Technical Session 2 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Coffee break |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel discussion and audience Q&A |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Certificate distribution and photo session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking session |
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, transportation, visa application and related expenses.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Conference Terms
- Name or spelling changes to an issued invitation letter cost US$50.
- A notarized invitation letter is an optional extra service (US$100), sent within 10 business days after payment. It supports a visa application but does not guarantee approval.
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Disclaimer
- The 19th International Conference on African Economics and Development is an interdisciplinary forum that welcomes scholarly work from economics, development studies, public policy, political economy, geography, sociology, and related fields; acceptance does not imply endorsement of any specific theoretical position or policy stance.
- Registration and payment confirm your intention to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed seat at any individual session; the organizing committee reserves the right to adjust the program schedule, session format, or venue arrangements in response to logistical or unforeseen circumstances.
- Registered delegates are expected to observe the full conference code of conduct and professional ethics standards throughout all sessions, workshops, and associated social events; the organizing committee reserves the right to withdraw access from any participant whose conduct is deemed disruptive or contrary to the collegial spirit of the event.