September 25, 2026
The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance invites researchers, policymakers, academics, practitioners, business leaders, development partners, and innovators to submit papers, policy briefs, case studies, panel proposals, and other contributions for presentation at the AfCFTA Conference 2027.
Contributions will help shape what promises to be an impactful conversation on Africa's industrial future. Submissions are also encouraged to accommodate diverse perspectives from across the continent and beyond.
The conference will explore key themes including:
• AfCFTA, Industrial Policy and Structural Transformation
• Regional Value Chains and Industrial Development
• Green Industrialisation and Climate-Resilient Development
• Critical Minerals, Beneficiation and Strategic Industries
• Agriculture, Agro-processing and Bioeconomy Development
• Infrastructure, Energy and Industrial Competitiveness
• Industrial Finance and Investment
• Technology, Innovation and Skills Development
• MSMEs, Youth and Women's Participation in Industrialisation
• Towards COP32: Africa's Green Industrialisation Agenda
Submit your paper and join the conversation on building stronger regional value chains, promoting green industrialisation and advancing Africa's economic transformation.
-> Submission link: https://lnkd.in/dWrAcmbi
-> Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 January 2027
-> Conference Venue: Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town
-> Conference Dates: 14 - 16 April 2027
Send an email to mapoulo.ntoane@uct.ac.za for more information.