3rd Africa in Transition Conference 2026:
Fostering Transformation
of Global Africa through
Education, Investment, Innovation, and Partnerships
October 8-10, 2026 | Accra, Ghana
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Fostering Transformation of Global Africa through Education, Investment, Innovation, and Partnerships
The third Africa in Transition (AIT) Conference and Trade Show will highlight how global Africa is being impacted by changes in education, investment, innovation, and partnerships. The conference presentations should focus on both advances and gaps, as well as opportunities in these areas. The conference is open to scholars in all disciplines as well as persons from the private, public, and NGO sectors.
PANELS
Submit abstracts and panels focusing on one or more of the following themes:
Science and Technology
Leadership
Education and Training
Economic Development
Governance, Politics, and Diplomacy
Social Development
The Blue Economy
The Orange Economy
Travel and Tourism
Human Resource Development
Air Travel
Peace Management
Environmental Change
PRESENTERS
Welcome to Accra!
Accra, a name derived from the Akan word Nkran meaning “ants”, referencing the many ant hills in the region, is Ghana’s capital city. It is one of the most vibrant places in the world and is home to a melting pot of people, amazing history, music, cuisine and educational institutions. For those who have never visited Africa, Accra is the perfect introduction to this most remarkable continent and people.