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SUMMARY:Call for Papers - 7th AfricaLics Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 7th AfricaLics Conference seeks to critically reflect on the relationship between innovation and society in Africa — examining power\, inequality\, and the social dimensions of innovation in the digital age. It calls for new\, forward-thinking approaches to achieving shared development goals across the continent and globally. \nSub-Themes: \n\nHistorical\, theoretical and conceptual perspectives on innovation and development\nPolitical economy challenges for innovation in Africa\nDigital revolution\, AI\, and the African gig economy\nThe creative sector\, arts\, and innovation\nAfrican knowledge traditions and innovation systems\nSustainability-oriented innovation (energy\, water\, agriculture\, manufacturing\, etc.)\nInnovation policies and socio-economic transformation (STISA 2034\, Agenda 2063\, SDGs)\nFinancing innovation in key economic sectors\nInnovation for sustainable health and wellbeing\nInclusive innovation\, education and development (gender\, youth\, disability)\n\nWays to Participate: \n\n1. Paper Presenter \nSubmit original\, unpublished papers (max 8\,000 words) aligned to conference sub-themes\n2. Thematic Session Organiser \nSubmit concept notes for special sessions\n3. Poster Presenter \nSubmit a one-page overview of your poster presentation\n4. Day Delegate \nAttend full conference; open to policymakers\, researchers\, and practitionersCall for Abstracts Now Open! \nImportant Dates: \n\nSubmission of papers and registration  (ConfTool) opened on 1 March\, 2026  \nNote: Abstract submission is encouraged for paper development and alignment with the conference theme. However\, this does not guarantee acceptance of the paper. Nevertheless\, full paper submission is still permissible without first submitting an abstract. 17 April\, 2026  \nNotification of Abstract acceptance 15 May\, 2026  \nDeadline for submission of full papers 17 July\, 2026  \nDeadline for submission of concept papers for thematic sessions 17 July\, 2026  \nNotification of paper acceptance (Reviews & Feedback) 28 August\, 2026  \nConference registration deadline 30 September\, 2026  \nDeadline for up-loading of final paper 02 October\, 2026  \nConference Dates 10-12 November\, 2026  \n\nFollow this link to learn more on the conference website.
URL:https://africalics.org/event/call-for-papers-7th-africalics-research-conference/
LOCATION:Wits School of Governance\,\, 2 St. David’s Place\, Parktown\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of the Witwatersrand":MAILTO:conferences.witsenterprise@wits.ac.za
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