About the Conference
The 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development convenes leading economists, policymakers, and development practitioners in Ajax, Canada, to rigorously examine the forces shaping Africa’s economic trajectory. This gathering creates a rare convergence of empirical research, lived policy experience, and forward-looking strategy at a moment when African economies are navigating both extraordinary opportunity and structural challenge. Delegates will leave equipped with actionable insights, forged collaborations, and a sharpened understanding of what sustainable development on the continent truly demands.
Conference Objectives
- Advance original scholarship on African macroeconomic trends, fiscal policy, and structural transformation
- Bridge the gap between academic research and on-the-ground development programming across African regions
- Critically examine the role of foreign direct investment, trade agreements, and capital flows in shaping African growth
- Spotlight indigenous economic frameworks and homegrown development models that challenge conventional Western paradigms
- Foster South-South and North-South dialogue on financing mechanisms, debt sustainability, and economic sovereignty
- Identify data gaps, measurement challenges, and methodological innovations unique to African economic research
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Academic economists specializing in African or development economics
- Development finance professionals from multilateral and bilateral institutions
- African government ministers, advisors, and central bank officials
- NGO and civil society leaders working on poverty reduction and economic empowerment
- Private sector investors and business leaders engaged in African markets
- Graduate researchers and doctoral candidates studying African economic systems
- Journalists and policy analysts covering African economic affairs
Select Ticket Type
The 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development offers a range of registration tiers designed to accommodate academics, practitioners, students, and institutional delegates with varying needs and budgets. Whether you are presenting groundbreaking research, attending as a policy observer, or joining virtually from across the globe, there is a participation option crafted for you. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is precisely what you will pay at checkout.
Select Tickets Type:
Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
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Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
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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
Official invitation letters for the 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development are available to all confirmed registered participants. Once your registration and payment have been successfully processed, you may request a formal letter through the conference portal, and the organizing secretariat will issue it promptly to support your travel and institutional approval requirements.
The invitation letter will include your full name, affiliation, role at the conference (presenter, delegate, or panelist), the conference dates, and the Ajax venue details. This document is intended to assist attendees in obtaining institutional leave, funding approvals, or any other administrative requirements that may apply in their home countries or organizations.
Please be aware that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters upon request, the issuance of such a letter does not in any way constitute a guarantee of visa approval or entry into Canada. Applicants are solely responsible for submitting complete and accurate visa applications to the appropriate Canadian immigration authorities, and the conference organizers hold no liability for any visa decisions made by those authorities.
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 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development is an inclusive, multidisciplinary forum; while its primary focus is African economics and development, contributions from adjacent fields such as political economy, environmental science, public health, and sociology are welcomed where they offer substantive relevance to the conference themes.
- Registration and ticket purchase confirm your intent to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed reservation of a specific seat, workshop slot, or session placement until formal attendance has been verified by the organizing committee prior to the event.
- Participants are encouraged to review the full conference schedule in advance, as sessions run concurrently across multiple tracks and the organizers cannot guarantee access to every individual session; early arrival and timely slot selection are strongly advised to maximize your conference experience.
Call for Papers – 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development
Researchers, scholars, and practitioners are invited to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of knowledge on African economics and development ahead of the 32nd edition in Ajax. Submissions spanning empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, policy evaluations, and comparative analyses are all welcomed and encouraged.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Ajax, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Structural transformation and industrialization in Africa
- Agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods
- African continental free trade dynamics
- Climate finance and green economic transitions
- Informal economies and labor market outcomes
- Public debt sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa
- Mobile money and digital financial inclusion
- Demographic dividend and youth employment
- Natural resource governance and Dutch disease
- Migration, remittances, and household welfare
- Health economics and development outcomes
- Gender inequality and women’s economic agency
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
All submitted abstracts and full papers undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by an international scientific committee comprising economists, development specialists, and regional scholars with direct expertise in African economies. Reviewers evaluate submissions on the basis of originality, methodological soundness, policy relevance, and contribution to the existing body of knowledge.
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 receive a formal certificate of excellence signed by the conference chair, along with complimentary registration priority for the 33rd edition of the conference as recognition of their outstanding scholarly contribution.
- Winning authors will be prominently featured in the official post-conference communications, including the proceedings publication and the conference website, amplifying the visibility of their research within the African economics and global development community.
32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development (AED) – March 29-31, 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 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development is an inclusive, multidisciplinary forum; while its primary focus is African economics and development, contributions from adjacent fields such as political economy, environmental science, public health, and sociology are welcomed where they offer substantive relevance to the conference themes.
- Registration and ticket purchase confirm your intent to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed reservation of a specific seat, workshop slot, or session placement until formal attendance has been verified by the organizing committee prior to the event.
- Participants are encouraged to review the full conference schedule in advance, as sessions run concurrently across multiple tracks and the organizers cannot guarantee access to every individual session; early arrival and timely slot selection are strongly advised to maximize your conference experience.
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 32nd International Conference on African Economics and Development is an inclusive, multidisciplinary forum; while its primary focus is African economics and development, contributions from adjacent fields such as political economy, environmental science, public health, and sociology are welcomed where they offer substantive relevance to the conference themes.
- Registration and ticket purchase confirm your intent to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed reservation of a specific seat, workshop slot, or session placement until formal attendance has been verified by the organizing committee prior to the event.
- Participants are encouraged to review the full conference schedule in advance, as sessions run concurrently across multiple tracks and the organizers cannot guarantee access to every individual session; early arrival and timely slot selection are strongly advised to maximize your conference experience.