Global Conference on African Economy and Culture

Important dates

1. 28 Nov

   Abstract / full paper deadline

   In 14 days

2. 24–25 Dec

   Conference

   Hiroshima, Japan

All deadlines are as published by the organizer. Check the official website for the time zone.

About this conference

The conference provides a platform for professionals involved in African Economy and Culture to exchange knowledge and gain an insight into the state of the art in the current technology, techniques and solutions in African Economy and Culture as they have been developed and applied in different countries. Participants include a wide variety of stakeholders from research and academia, to industrial sectors as well as government organizations.

Topics and scope

• African Economic Development & Policy
• Trade, Investment, and Intra-African Market Integration
• African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Regional Cooperation
• Economic Diversification and Industrialization
• Infrastructure Development and Smart Cities
• Public Policy, Governance, and Economic Reform
• Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Startups, SMEs, and Youth Entrepreneurship
• Digital Economy and FinTech Innovations
• Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Food Security
• Tourism, Creative Industries, and Cultural Enterprises
• Women in Business and Inclusive Growth
• African Culture, Heritage & Identity
• Preservation and Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge
• African Literature, Music, and Performing Arts
• Language, Identity, and Globalization
• Diaspora Connections and Pan-Africanism
• Media, Film, and Cultural Storytelling
• Education, Society & Human Development
• Higher Education, Research, and Capacity Building
• Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion
• Health Systems and Wellbeing in African Communities
• Migration, Urbanization, and Demographic Shifts
• African Values, Spirituality, and Community Resilience

Call for papers

Abstracts are due by 28 November 2026. Submission details are on the official website.