Conference Objectives
- Encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue on the structural drivers of economic growth and inequality across African nations
- Showcase original research on trade, investment, and financial systems reshaping African markets in the post-pandemic era
- Evaluate the effectiveness of development aid frameworks and domestic revenue mobilization strategies on the continent
- Examine how climate change, natural resource governance, and environmental policy intersect with African economic outcomes
- Amplify the voices of early-career African researchers and practitioners navigating development challenges from the ground up
- Connect theoretical economic models with actionable policy recommendations relevant to African governments and regional bodies
Who Should Attend
Attendees include development researchers, African Union government officials, World Bank and IMF staff, and impact investors.
- Academic economists and development studies researchers specializing in Sub-Saharan and North Africa
- Government ministers, central bank officials, and economic advisors from African Union member states
- Representatives from multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, and African Development Bank
- PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows conducting fieldwork or quantitative studies on African economies
- Private sector leaders and impact investors focused on emerging African markets
- Civil society advocates working on poverty reduction, gender equity, and social protection programs in Africa
- Journalists and policy analysts covering African economic affairs and development finance
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 31st International Conference on African Economics and Development in Mississauga is available through several carefully designed ticket tiers to accommodate the diverse needs of our global attendee community. Whether you are joining us as a presenting researcher, a policy professional, or an engaged observer, there is a registration option suited to your participation goals. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so there are no unexpected charges at checkout.
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 your registration for the 31st International Conference on African Economics and Development, the organizing secretariat can issue an official invitation letter confirming your participation. This document is provided to support your travel planning, institutional approval processes, or any conference-related administrative requirements you may have.
Your invitation letter will include key conference details such as the event title, dates, venue location in Mississauga, Canada, and your registered participant status. Requests for invitation letters should be submitted through the official registration portal, and our team endeavors to dispatch completed letters promptly to minimize delays in your preparation.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters to registered attendees, the issuance of such a letter does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada. All visa applications remain subject to the sole discretion of Canadian immigration authorities, and participants are strongly advised to apply for their visas 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 – 31st International Conference on African Economics and Development
Researchers and experts are invited to submit their original, unpublished work for presentation at the 31st International Conference on African Economics and Development in Mississauga. Submissions spanning theoretical frameworks, empirical investigations, and policy-oriented analyses of African economic contexts are warmly encouraged.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Mississauga, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Intra-African trade and regional integration
- Agricultural transformation and food security
- Fintech and mobile banking adoption
- Sovereign debt and fiscal sustainability
- Informal labour markets and employment
- Gender gaps in economic participation
- Foreign direct investment and industrialization
- Climate finance and green economy transitions
- Urban migration and demographic dividends
- Health systems financing and outcomes
- Education investment and human capital
- Commodity dependence and export diversification
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 31st edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Intra-African trade and regional integration, Climate finance and green economy transitions or Education investment and human capital.
| 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 abstracts and full paper submissions to the 31st International Conference on African Economics and Development are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process conducted by reviewers with recognized expertise in African economic and development research. Review criteria encompass originality, methodological rigor, policy relevance, and the clarity of contribution to the field.
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 receive a certificate of excellence and a complimentary full registration to the following edition of the International Conference on African Economics and Development, honoring their outstanding scholarly contribution to the field.
- Award-winning papers will be prominently featured in the official conference proceedings and highlighted across the conference’s academic networks and communications channels, providing recipients with significant visibility among a global audience of African development researchers and policymakers.
31st International Conference on African Economics and Development – March 20, 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 31st International Conference on African Economics and Development is an interdisciplinary forum welcoming scholarship from economics, development studies, political economy, sociology, environmental science, and related fields — authors should not assume an exclusively economics-only scope when preparing submissions.
- Completion of the registration process and payment of applicable fees confirms a participant’s intent to attend but does not itself constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizing committee reserves the right to modify event logistics due to circumstances beyond its control.
- The conference program is structured across multiple concurrent sessions and keynote events; registered attendees are responsible for reviewing the published schedule and selecting sessions of interest, as attendance at every session simultaneously is not possible.