Reshaping Africa’s Sustainable Development through Digital Inclusion
Join leading scholars, researchers, policymakers, business professionals, civil society representatives and community leaders from across the continent to explore how digital inclusion and artificial intelligence are reshaping Africa’s sustainable development. This global forum will highlight the role of emerging technologies in driving economic resilience, social equity, and environmental well-being.
- High-profile keynote speakers including world-renowned experts in digital inclusion such as Prof. Samuel Wamba Fosso
- Workshops, panel discussions and hands-on knowledge sharing
- Publication opportunities in the AABD Conference Proceedings and the Journal of African Business (JAB)
Be part of this transformative event shaping the future of sustainable development in Africa.
Your Path to Impact
Level up your knowledge, skills, and network to unlock new academic, professional, and innovation opportunities.
Frontier Research & Insights
Explore the latest breakthroughs on digital inclusion, AI, and sustainable development, presented by world-class researchers and thought leaders.
Skills That Drive the Future
Learn by doing through immersive workshops designed to strengthen your real-world competences in innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship.
High-Impact Professional Connections
Build lasting relationships with influential academics, business pioneers, and policymakers shaping Africa’s digital and sustainable future.
Insight-Driven Leadership
Gain the strategic intelligence needed to navigate the digital era with clarity and purpose, supported by the latest research on AI, innovation, and sustainable development.
From Ideas to Real-World Impact
Turn concepts into practical solutions through applied learning sessions designed to strengthen your ability to create value in your organization and community.
A Community of Changemakers
Join a global ecosystem of innovators committed to shaping Africa’s future through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and purpose-driven action.
“Technology is not driving the world — people are. Our task is to ensure that every African has the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the digital revolution.”
Dr. Bitange Ndemo (Kenya)Discover Keys Members
Prof. Helen Duh
Conference Chair
Dr. Relebohiseng Matubatuba
Committee Chair
Prof. Samuel Wamba
Keynote Speaker
Dr Judy Dlamini
Keynote Speaker
4 Dates to Memorize
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Date 1
December 31, 2024 -
Date 2
February 15, 2025 -
Date 3
February 28, 2025 -
Date 4
March 31, 2025
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Submission Deadline
Final date to submit abstracts and full papers through the conference portal for peer-review consideration.
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Notification of Acceptance
Authors will receive the results of the peer-review process indicating whether their submissions have been accepted.
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Early Registration Fee Payment
Deadline to complete early registration and secure reduced conference fees.
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Final Registration Payment for Program Inclusion
All accepted authors must finalize registration by this date to ensure their papers are included in the official conference program.
Choose Your Pass
Registration until March 22, 2025
Student Based in Africa
$220
Non-Student Based in Africa
$330
Student Outside Africa
$325
Non-Student Outside Africa
$460
Registration after March 22, 2025
Student Based in Africa
$275
Non-Student Based in Africa
$407
Student Outside Africa
$380
Non-Student Outside Africa
$535
Location & Venue
Join us in the heart of innovation at San Francisco Tech Pavilion—surrounded by top hotels, transit, and culture.
Place
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park
info@theaabd.org
Frequently Asked Questions
- Abstracts and full paper submission deadline: December 31, 2024
- Notification of acceptance: February 15, 2025
- Early registration payment: February 28, 2025
- Final registration payment for program inclusion: March 31, 2025
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