The inaugural Africa Science Diplomacy Conference (ASDC) will bring together policymakers, diplomats, scientists, researchers, industry leaders and international partners under the theme Science diplomacy with, for and by Africa. ↪ Learn more about ASDC
Track 1: Science Diplomacy for Global Solidarity and Multilateralism
Track 2: Science Diplomacy in Support of STISA 2034
Track 3: Global Partnerships with and within Africa
Track 4: The Science of Science Diplomacy
Track 5: Science Diplomacy for Trade, Investment and Innovation
We invite researchers, practitioners and policymakers to submit proposals that engage in conversation on the role of science diplomacy, its transformative role in global geopolitics, as well as in the implementation of the sustainable development goals under the strategic conference themes.
Deadline: 31 August 2026
31 August 2026
Deadline for session proposals submissions
15 September 2026
Announcement of successful session proposals
30 September 2026
Announcement of successful attendance applications
15 November 2026
Deadline for applications to attend