Workshops and speakers
Paper Development and Publishing in High-Impact Journals by Journal Editors
- Dr Kweku Adams, University of Bradford
- Dr Rexford Attah-Boakye, University of Bradford
- Professor Richard Nyuur, University of Bradford
- Dr Samuel Kusi, University of Bradford
- Dr Samuel Adomako, University of Birmingham
- Dr Frank Nyame-Asiamah, Anglia Ruskin University
- Professor Frederick Yamoah, Buckingham University
- Dr Albert Danso, De Montfort University
- Professor David Sarpong, Aston University
- Dr Francis Donbesuur, University of Leicester
- Professor Ellis Osabutey, Northumbria University
- Dr Kofi Asare-Addo, University of Huddersfield
- Dr Sandra Appiah, Middlesex University
- Dr Joseph Ofori-Kuragu, Anglia Ruskin University
- Professor Wayne Rodgers, University of Texas, El Paso
Journal Development Workshops
Led by leading editors from
- Thunderbird International Business Review
- Africa Journal of Management
- Business Strategy and Development
- African Affairs
- The Journal of Technology Transfer
- Information Technology for Development
Potential Publication Outlets
Please check related Journals in your subject area.
- African Affairs
- Africa Journal of Management
- Thunderbird International Business Review
- African Journal of Business
- The Journal of Technology Transfer
- Business Strategy and Development
- Strategy and Leadership Journal
- Information Technology for Development
Colloquiums
Two dedicated workshops will provide conference participants with opportunities for in-depth engagement: one aimed at emerging scholars, and the other at industry practitioners. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building across academia and industry.
1. Industry & Practitioners Workshop
This workshop offers a platform for business leaders, sustainability professionals, and development practitioners to share practical insights, innovative solutions, and lived experiences in support of Africa’s green transition.
Topics may include:
- Industry-led solutions for green industrialisation
- Sustainable supply chains and local content policies
- The role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in environmental innovation
- Business model innovation for green transitions
- Corporate sustainability leadership in Africa
- Indigenous knowledge and green industrial practices
- Financing climate-resilient enterprises
Submission guidelines
Participants are invited to submit a 500-word practice brief that outlines:
- The key challenge or issue addressed
- The practical solution or intervention implemented
- Evidence of impact or progress
- Lessons learned and implications for policy or scale-up
Workshop chairs
2. Emerging Scholars Colloquium
PhD students and early career researchers (within five years of completing their PhD) are encouraged to participate in this pre-conference colloquium on 17th June 2026. It provides a supportive space for presenting ongoing research, receiving constructive feedback, and developing academic and professional networks. This colloquium aligns with the broader conference theme: Green Transitions and Inclusive Industrialisation in Africa.
Submission guidelines
Applicants should submit a 2–4-page extended abstract that includes:
- Research question and objectives
- Methodological approach
- Preliminary findings or core argument
- Contribution to theory, policy, or practice
Key features
- Research presentations with feedback from senior academics
- Mentorship sessions on publishing, research strategies, and academic career development
- Networking opportunities with journal editors and conference speakers
Keynotes and Plenaries
Keynote and plenary sessions will be delivered by distinguished individuals including eminent professors from Anglia Ruskin University:
- Professor Sian Moore – Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Business and Law, Anglia Ruskin University
- Professor Mohammad Ali – Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, Anglia Ruskin University
- Professor Chris Land, Director of Centre for Business & Society, Anglia Ruskin University
- Professor Laurie T Butler – Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Science of Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University
- Professor David Oloke – Head of School of Engineering & Built Environment