Call for Abstracts
Submit your research and innovation abstracts for the 11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 9th Africa Engineering Conference 2025
Important Dates
Call for Abstracts
23rd April 2025
Opening of abstract submission portal
Submission Deadline
20th June 2025
Deadline for abstract submissions
Notification
12th July 2025
Notification of acceptance of abstracts
Full Paper
16th August 2025
Deadline for full paper submissions
Conference Sub-themes
Our conference addresses key Sustainable Development Goals through five focused sub-themes
Sub-Theme 1: Innovative Engineering for Industrialization and Economic Growth
- Industrial innovation
- Economic development
- Manufacturing technologies
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12Sub-theme 2: Sustainable Infrastructure, Transport, and Urban Development
- Sustainable cities
- Transport systems
- Climate-resilient infrastructure
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13Sub-theme 3: Renewable Energy and Climate-Resilient Engineering Solutions
- Clean energy
- Water resources
- Climate action
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713Sub-theme 4: Engineering Innovations in Agriculture, Water, and Food Security
- Agricultural technology
- Water management
- Food production systems
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5612Sub-theme 5: Engineering Capacity Building and Engineering Education for Africa's Future
- Engineering education
- Professional development
- Capacity building
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17Abstract Submission Guidelines
Format Requirements
- •Length: Abstracts should be between 250-300 words, excluding title, authors, and keywords.
- •Structure: Include background, objectives, methodology, results (or expected results), and conclusion.
- •Keywords: Include 3-5 keywords that best describe your research.
- •Author Information: Include names, affiliations, and contact information for all authors.
- •File Format: Submit as a Microsoft Word document (.docx).
Selection Criteria
Abstracts will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- •Relevance: Alignment with conference themes and objectives.
- •Originality: Novelty and innovation of the research or approach.
- •Methodology: Soundness and appropriateness of the methodology.
- •Impact: Potential contribution to engineering practice and sustainable development in Africa.
- •Clarity: Clear and concise presentation of ideas.
Submission Process
- Prepare your abstract according to the format requirements
- Save as a Microsoft Word document (.docx)
- Email to papers@uipe-africanengineeringweek.org
- Await confirmation email (within 48 hours)
Need Help?
For any questions regarding abstract submission, please contact:
papers@uipe-africanengineeringweek.orgHow to Submit Your Abstract
Ready to contribute to the 11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and 9th Africa Engineering Conference? Follow these steps to submit your abstract.
Email Submission Process
- Prepare your abstract according to the format requirements outlined in the guidelines section
- Save your abstract as a Microsoft Word document (.docx)
- Include your full name and contact information in the document
- Email your abstract to papers@uipe-africanengineeringweek.org
- Use the subject line: "Abstract Submission - [Your Name] - [Conference Theme]"
- You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submission