Conference Objectives
- Advance evidence-based understanding of macroeconomic stability and fiscal policy outcomes across African nations
- Examine the transformative role of digital financial inclusion in driving sustainable household and enterprise growth
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary debate on the nexus between natural resource governance and equitable development
- Highlight innovative frameworks for addressing youth unemployment and skills gaps in rapidly urbanizing African economies
- Strengthen international research collaborations between African institutions and global academic and policy networks
- Critically assess the effectiveness of regional economic integration initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Development economists specializing in sub-Saharan and North African markets
- African government ministers and economic planning officials seeking research-informed policy tools
- Representatives from multilateral development banks and international financial institutions
- Postgraduate researchers and doctoral candidates presenting emerging findings on African development
- Private sector executives operating across African trade, investment, and infrastructure corridors
- Civil society leaders and NGO professionals engaged in poverty reduction and community development programs
- Journalists and policy analysts covering economic governance and development finance in Africa
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 36th International Conference on African Economics and Development in Ajax offers multiple tiered options crafted to accommodate the varied professional circumstances of our global delegate community — from established institutional researchers to independent scholars and student practitioners. Each ticket tier provides clearly defined access to sessions, networking events, and conference materials, ensuring you can select the package most aligned with your participation goals. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the complete amount you pay.
Select Tickets Type:
Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
Including all taxes
Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
Including all taxes
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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 successful registration for the 36th International Conference on African Economics and Development in Ajax, participants may formally request an official invitation letter to support their travel arrangements. This document, issued on conference letterhead, confirms your accepted status — whether as a presenter, discussant, or registered delegate — and is designed to assist with institutional travel approvals, funding applications, and airline or accommodation bookings.
Invitation letters are processed promptly following payment confirmation and are dispatched electronically in PDF format. Delegates requiring a letter for multiple purposes — for example, both a university leave request and an external funding body — are encouraged to specify their needs at the time of application so that the letter can be appropriately tailored to each context without requiring separate correspondence.
It is essential that all applicants understand that the official invitation letter issued by the conference organizing committee is a supporting document only and does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval or entry into Canada. Immigration decisions rest entirely with the Government of Canada and its relevant border and visa authorities. Applicants are responsible for initiating their visa applications well in advance and for fulfilling all requirements stipulated by the appropriate Canadian consulate or embassy in their country of residence.
Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Disclaimer
- The 36th International Conference on African Economics and Development welcomes scholars and practitioners from all disciplines whose work intersects with African economic and development themes — contributions from sociology, political science, public health, environmental studies, and related fields are embraced as essential to a multidisciplinary understanding of the continent’s development landscape.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper does not automatically constitute confirmation of attendance; only delegates who have completed the formal registration process and received written confirmation from the organizing committee are considered confirmed participants in the conference program.
- Registered attendees are advised that the conference program encompasses multiple concurrent thematic tracks and specialized workshops running simultaneously; the organizing committee cannot guarantee that every delegate will secure a seat in every preferred session, and attendees are encouraged to plan their schedules in advance using the published program.
Call for Papers – 36th International Conference on African Economics and Development
The 36th edition invites original scholarly contributions that push the boundaries of conventional thinking on African economic development, from village-level microeconomics to continental trade architecture. Researchers are encouraged to submit work that combines methodological rigor with direct relevance to the policy and development challenges confronting African nations in 2027 and beyond.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Ajax, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- AfCFTA implementation and trade barriers
- Agricultural productivity and food systems
- Fintech and mobile banking adoption
- Climate finance and green transition pathways
- Debt sustainability in low-income African states
- Informal economy formalization strategies
- Migration, remittances, and household welfare
- Gender equity in labor market access
- Extractive industries and resource curse dynamics
- Urban infrastructure investment and planning
- Diaspora investment and development finance
- Education, human capital, and economic mobility
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.
| 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
Every manuscript submitted to the 36th International Conference on African Economics and Development undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review conducted by a panel of subject-matter experts drawn from leading African and international academic institutions. Reviewers evaluate submissions on the basis of originality, methodological soundness, empirical contribution, and relevance to contemporary African economic and development discourse.
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.
To submit your author paper, visit here.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner will be rewarded with:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will be honored with a personalized certificate of distinction and featured prominently in all post-conference communications, including the official proceedings, the conference newsletter, and the organizing body’s international digital platforms — providing exceptional visibility within the African economics and development research community.
- Winning authors will additionally receive a complimentary full registration to a future edition of the conference, recognizing their scholarly contribution and reinforcing the organizing committee’s commitment to nurturing sustained excellence in research on African economic development.
36th International Conference on African Economics and Development (AED) – April 28-30, 2027 – Ajax, Canada
[Registration starts 9 AM, Gate closes 9:30 AM]
| 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 |
Day 3, optional City Tour (subject to availability). Participants wishing to join must confirm in advance, as an additional fee applies. To book, please contact the organizing committee.
Disclaimer
- The 36th International Conference on African Economics and Development welcomes scholars and practitioners from all disciplines whose work intersects with African economic and development themes — contributions from sociology, political science, public health, environmental studies, and related fields are embraced as essential to a multidisciplinary understanding of the continent’s development landscape.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper does not automatically constitute confirmation of attendance; only delegates who have completed the formal registration process and received written confirmation from the organizing committee are considered confirmed participants in the conference program.
- Registered attendees are advised that the conference program encompasses multiple concurrent thematic tracks and specialized workshops running simultaneously; the organizing committee cannot guarantee that every delegate will secure a seat in every preferred session, and attendees are encouraged to plan their schedules in advance using the published program.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: contact@internationalconference.ca
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Sponsorships)
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Terms & Conditions (Notarized Invitation Letter)
- Voluntary Service: The provision of a Notarized Invitation Letter is an additional, voluntary service not directly linked to the main conference event.
- No Guarantee of Visa Approval: While this letter carries weight in many jurisdictions, its possession does not guarantee visa approval. The respective consulate or embassy determines visa approval.
- Non-refundable Service: The US$100 fee for the Notarized Invitation Letter is fixed and non-refundable, irrespective of whether the visa is approved or denied.
- Acceptance of Terms: You acknowledge and agree to these terms by requesting a Notarized Invitation Letter.
- Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms at any point without notice.
- Processing Time: Upon verification of payment, a Notarized Conference Invitation Letter will be sent within 10 business days.
Disclaimer
- The 36th International Conference on African Economics and Development welcomes scholars and practitioners from all disciplines whose work intersects with African economic and development themes — contributions from sociology, political science, public health, environmental studies, and related fields are embraced as essential to a multidisciplinary understanding of the continent’s development landscape.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper does not automatically constitute confirmation of attendance; only delegates who have completed the formal registration process and received written confirmation from the organizing committee are considered confirmed participants in the conference program.
- Registered attendees are advised that the conference program encompasses multiple concurrent thematic tracks and specialized workshops running simultaneously; the organizing committee cannot guarantee that every delegate will secure a seat in every preferred session, and attendees are encouraged to plan their schedules in advance using the published program.