We are eager to receive abstracts that relate to the theme and four sub-themes of the conference :

1. An unscripted future? Raising questions of transformative possibilities from past and present African Scholars/hip
2. Research:  Empowering academia and research for unscripted futures through inclusive innovation
3. Transforming health and social care for unscripted futures
4. African & Global corporate artificial intelligence strategies and digital infrastructure for unscripted growth; include but not limited to public health, healthcare innovation, education, skill development, nutrition, food security, gender equality, women’s health, etc.
5. Other Research topics: includes but not limited to : poverty reduction, economic inclusion, youth empowerment and employment, community health, etc.; entrepreneurship, green economy, engineering, data sciences, blockchain; climate change, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water resource management, etc.
   
    
    

1. Any topic relevant to the themes or sub-themes of the conference are welcome.

2. Submission includes a title, abstract of 300 words and 5-6 keywords.
3. All submissions will be subject to double-blind peer review.
4. Your abstract should contain information relating to the research project, aims/objectives, methods, findings, and contribution to the themes (but please write without headings).
5. Submission is online via AfSAI website before the 20th September 2024–
   

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6. Results of the peer review will be communicated to the authors on or before the 30th September 2024
7. The conference programme will be available online at the end of October

1. The research problem/aim/question is clearly articulated.
2. The methodology to address this is described (where relevant)
3. Findings and contribution are indicated.
4. Relevance to the conference theme(s)
5. Complete adherence to the the abstract submission guidelines

An abstract can be submitted for presentation at the conference as one of the following categories:

Paper Presentations

1. Oral presentation of papers are 8 minutes plus 2 minutes for Q&A
2. Authors whose abstract are accepted must submit their audiovisual presentation (if applicable) from 21^st to 25^th October 2025

Poster Presentations

1. Poster dimensions should not exceed 84.1×118.9 cm – width/height – A0 size.
2. Posters will be assembled and displayed independently by the presenter.
3. Selected posters will be invited for display on the AfSAI website following the event.

Workshops

Abstracts should be clear and must address:

• The learning outcomes
• The process/activities
• Audience participation
• Expected impact
• Maximum number of participants
• Workshop – 40 mins

Prizes will be awarded to the three most:

1.  innovative

2.  original

3. informative presentation.