International Conference on African Development

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