Conference Objectives
- Examine how macroeconomic policy reforms are reshaping fiscal resilience and debt sustainability across Sub-Saharan and North African nations
- Explore the role of digital finance, mobile banking, and fintech ecosystems in expanding economic inclusion for underserved African populations
- Critically assess regional integration initiatives, including the African Continental Free Trade Area, and their measurable impact on intra-African trade and industrialization
- Investigate the nexus between climate vulnerability, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihoods in the context of Africa’s development priorities
- Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue bridging heterodox economics, development sociology, and governance studies to produce more nuanced policy prescriptions
- Provide an internationally recognized platform for early-career African researchers to present original findings and engage with senior scholars and institutional leaders
Who Should Attend
You will meet development researchers, public finance officials, NGO directors and think-tank fellows working on Africa.
- Academic economists and development studies researchers specializing in African regions
- Government ministers, economic planners, and public finance officials from African Union member states
- Representatives from multilateral institutions such as the African Development Bank, IMF, and World Bank
- NGO directors and international development practitioners implementing programs across the continent
- Entrepreneurs and investors focused on emerging African markets and impact-driven ventures
- Graduate and doctoral students pursuing research in African political economy and development
- Journalists, policy analysts, and think-tank fellows covering African economic affairs
Select Ticket Type
The 27th International Conference on African Economics and Development offers a carefully structured range of registration tiers to accommodate the diverse professional and budgetary circumstances of our global participant community. Whether you are an established institutional researcher, an independent scholar, or a doctoral student presenting your first major paper, there is a registration option designed to give you full and meaningful access to the conference programme. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so there are no hidden charges to navigate as you confirm your participation in Mississauga.
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 27th International Conference on African Economics and Development, participants who require documentation to support their travel arrangements may formally request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This letter is issued on conference letterhead and includes essential details such as the participant’s name, registration status, conference dates, and the Mississauga venue, providing the supporting evidence typically required for international travel planning.
To initiate the invitation letter request, attendees should complete their full registration and fee payment and then submit a written request to the organizing secretariat, including their full name as it appears on their passport, institutional affiliation, and country of residence. The secretariat endeavors to dispatch invitation letters within three to five business days of receiving a complete and verified request, allowing participants adequate time to prepare their visa documentation packages.
Please be advised that the official invitation letter issued by the conference is a courtesy document intended solely to facilitate the visa application process and does not, under any circumstances, constitute a guarantee or assurance of visa approval. The decision to grant entry into Canada remains exclusively within the jurisdiction of the relevant Canadian immigration authorities, and the conference organizers bear no responsibility for visa outcomes, regardless of the documentation provided.
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 – 27th International Conference on African Economics and Development
Researchers and experts are warmly encouraged to submit original contributions that advance understanding of Africa’s evolving economic and development landscape. The 27th edition welcomes empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, comparative analyses, and policy-oriented papers that speak directly to the challenges and opportunities facing the continent in 2027 and beyond.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Mississauga, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- AfCFTA trade integration outcomes
- Debt distress and sovereign risk
- Agricultural value chain development
- Informal economy and labour markets
- Climate finance for African economies
- Mobile money and financial inclusion
- Structural transformation and industrialization
- Gender inequality and economic participation
- Natural resource governance and revenue
- Urbanization and housing policy
- Diaspora remittances and development
- Education, human capital, and growth
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 27th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Agricultural value chain development, Mobile money and financial inclusion or Diaspora remittances and development.
| 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 27th International Conference on African Economics and Development undergoes a double-blind peer review process, wherein the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential to ensure impartial scholarly evaluation. Reviewers are subject-matter experts drawn from development economics, African studies, and related disciplines, and all feedback is returned to authors with substantive commentary to support academic improvement.
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:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will receive a formal certificate of excellence, with their work highlighted in the conference’s official post-event communications and circulated to partner institutions and journals for heightened visibility within the African economics research community
- Winning papers will be fast-tracked for consideration in affiliated peer-reviewed publications and may be featured in a dedicated best-paper anthology distributed to conference sponsors, African Union bodies, and development finance institutions, amplifying the policy impact and academic reach of the recognized research
27th International Conference on African Economics and Development – February 19, 2027 – Mississauga, 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 |
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
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.
Terms and ConditionsRefund PolicyNotarized Invitation Letter
Disclaimer
- The 27th International Conference on African Economics and Development is designed as a multidisciplinary forum; accepted contributions may originate from economics, political science, sociology, environmental studies, public policy, and related disciplines, and inclusion of a paper does not imply institutional endorsement of its findings or conclusions
- Registration confirmation and payment receipt do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizing committee reserves the right to modify the format, schedule, venue arrangements, or mode of delivery in response to unforeseen circumstances, and registered participants will be notified promptly of any material changes
- Participants are individually responsible for attending the specific sessions relevant to their submitted abstracts or presentations; the conference secretariat cannot issue certificates of session-specific attendance unless participants physically sign in at the designated session registration points throughout the event