International Scientific Congress on Research, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Strategic Partnerships in Africa
20 – 24 August 2026 Brazzaville – Pointe-Noire – Madingo-Kayes Republic of the Congo
ORGANIZERS
- Euro-Arab Union of Geomatics (UEAG)
- Friends of Francophone Africa Association (AMAF)
- French Association for Scientific, Cultural and Economic Exchanges (AFESCE)
VISION
To establish the International Africa Future Forum as a leading scientific and academic platform bringing together researchers, academics, experts, decision-makers, economic institutions, and civil society organizations in order to promote scientific cooperation, innovation, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships for the benefit of Africa.
FORUM THEME
Building Africa’s Future through Science, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
PRESENTATION
In a world marked by rapid transformations and unprecedented challenges, knowledge, innovation, and effective partnerships have become the fundamental pillars for building a more sustainable and prosperous future for peoples and nations. Today, Africa stands among the most promising regions of the world thanks to its immense human and natural resources, its extraordinary youthful potential, and its scientific and economic capabilities that can play a major role in global development.
Driven by the firm belief that Africa’s future is built through science, knowledge, and international cooperation, and on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of our active presence in the Republic of the Congo, we are pleased to launch an exceptional commemorative and scientific program celebrating three decades of cooperation, commitment, and joint action in the service of science, development, and the strengthening of ties between peoples and institutions.
This program will include the opening of our activities in Madingo-Kayes, as well as the organization of scientific and academic meetings and events in Pointe-Noire (Mvoumvou District), with the participation of distinguished researchers, academics, experts, and representatives of national and international institutions and organizations.
In this context, the International Africa Future Forum – Brazzaville 2026 is conceived as a high-level international platform dedicated to dialogue, collective reflection, and cooperation, bringing together scientists, researchers, academics, experts, decision-makers, representatives of economic and investment institutions, and civil society organizations from around the world.
The Forum aims to strengthen scientific and academic cooperation, promote innovation and technology transfer, support sustainable development, and open new horizons for strategic partnerships between Africa, the Arab World, and Europe in order to address common challenges and build a brighter future for coming generations.
The city of Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, will host this important international event from 20 to 24 August 2026. It will become a meeting place for knowledge, expertise, and successful experiences, as well as a privileged platform for launching high-impact scientific and investment initiatives across various fields.
The International Africa Future Forum is not merely a scientific congress; it represents a shared vision and a platform for dialogue, consultation, and collective action in support of a more innovative, more sustainable Africa that is increasingly capable of contributing actively to shaping the future of humanity.
From Brazzaville, the beating heart of Africa, we invite universities, research centers, international institutions, companies, entrepreneurs, experts, and researchers to participate in this distinguished international event and contribute to building bridges of knowledge, cooperation, and partnership for a prosperous and sustainable African future.
Together, let us build Africa’s future through science, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
Importance of the Republic of the Congo as Host of the Forum
The choice of the Republic of the Congo to host the International Africa Future Forum – Congo 2026 reflects recognition of the country’s growing role in promoting regional and international cooperation, as well as its contribution to sustainable development efforts across the African continent.
The Republic of the Congo enjoys a strategic position at the heart of Central Africa. It is also endowed with significant natural and environmental resources, particularly the forests of the Congo Basin, which are considered one of the largest tropical forest ecosystems in the world and one of the planet’s most important ecological lungs.
The cities of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Madingo-Kayes constitute complementary spaces that combine political, scientific, economic, and social dimensions. They provide a favorable environment for strengthening scientific dialogue, promoting investment, and developing partnerships among academic, economic, cultural, and social institutions.
Furthermore, the Republic of the Congo serves as a genuine bridge between the countries of Central Africa and other regions of the continent, giving the Forum a broader African dimension while fostering South-South cooperation as well as regional and international integration.
FORUM OBJECTIVES
Scientific Objectives
- Promote multidisciplinary scientific research.
- Encourage innovation and scientific creativity.
- Strengthen cooperation among universities and research centers.
- Support young researchers and doctoral students.
- Develop international scientific networks.
Development Objectives
- Contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Promote the digital economy and innovation.
- Support the efforts of the Republic of the Congo in the fields of scientific research, innovation, and sustainable development.
- Strengthen the position of the Congo as a center for scientific dialogue and international cooperation in Central Africa.
- Encourage scientific, economic, artisanal, cultural, and social initiatives that contribute to local and regional development.
- Showcase the economic, environmental, artisanal, and cultural potential of the Republic of the Congo.
- Promote scientific solutions to African challenges.
- Encourage responsible investment and local development.
- Promote African craftsmanship as a driver of economic, social, and cultural development.
- Strengthen ties between African artisans and their counterparts in the Arab world and Europe.
Strategic Objectives
- Strengthen cooperation between Africa, the Arab world, and Europe.
- Reinforce the role of the Republic of the Congo as a gateway for scientific, economic, and cultural cooperation between Africa, the Arab world, and Europe.
- Develop academic and institutional partnerships.
- Promote the transfer of technology and knowledge.
- Highlight the role of civil society in development and innovation.
- Encourage scientific, economic, artisanal, and cultural exchanges among peoples and institutions.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Forum President
Professor Mohamed Ayari – President of the Euro-Arab Union of Geomatics (UEAG)
Forum Vice-President
Mrs. Delphine BAYA –President of the Friends of Francophone Africa Association (AMAF)
Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East Professor Haidar Al-Sanoussi
Sudan
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
President of the International Advisory Board
Professor Yahya Al-Wazna President of Al-Kawader Group Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Members
Dr. Sanaa Chami –President of the Venice Association for Italian-Arab Friendship –Italy
Professor Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed – President of the University of Sennar – Sudan
Dr. Mohamed Najib Belhabib – President of SUPTECH University Tunisia
Mr. Hervé Diaz – President of the Lyon Business School Group (ECL) – France
Professor Mahamat Boukhari Hassan – President of King Faisal University of Chad
INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE
Chairman – Dr. Mahmoud Al Mahmoud President of Al Kawthar Group- Qatar
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Chairman
Professor Mohamed Naceur Chammam- SUPTECH University – Tunisia
Vice-Chair
Professor Naïma Aissaoui – Kingdom of Morocco
**Scientific Committee Members:**
* Assoc. Prof. Aïda Al Nafzi – Saudi Arabia
* Prof. Salwa Al Saidi – Coordinator of the Geomatics Master’s Program, Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar – Tunisia
* Prof. Jean Doumit – Lebanese University
* Prof. Abdel Saleh Fayadh – Iraq
*DR /OUMAR MOUSTAPHA MAHAMAT – Chad
* Prof. Mohamed Saad Al Maqri – Saudi Arabia
* Prof. Brice Anselme – France
* Dr. Asma Al Ketbi – President, Emirates Geographical Society – UAE
* Dr. Hussein Nachniche – Algeria
* Prof. Mohamed Sirto – Morocco
* Prof. Othman Mahdi Mikaïl – Libya
* Prof. Othman Sharkas – Palestine
* Dr. Amine Baraka – Chad
AFRICAN CRAFTS AND CREATIVE ECONOMY COMMITTEE
This committee is responsible for promoting African craftsmanship, preserving and enhancing cultural heritage, supporting the creative economy, and strengthening exchanges and partnerships among artisans, institutions, and development stakeholders at the African, Arab, and international levels.
Honorary Chair
Mrs. Mireille OPA-ELION –Director General of Crafts of the Republic of the Congo
Members
Mrs. Honorine TOSSA –Treasurer of the Convergence of African Women Agripreneurs (COMAFA)
Mrs. Michelle SANA-BOUANGA-DIEUVAL –Deputy Secretary General of COMAFA
Mr. Moussilou AMOUSSA Regional President of COMAFA Vice-President of the Interprofessional Grouping of Artisans of the Congo (GIAC)
Mr. Njimogni MAMA – President of the Yaoundé Crafts Center Cameroon
Mrs. Khady AIDARA – Senegalese Craftswoman and Artisan
Mission of the Committee
- Promote African craftsmanship and traditional know-how.
- Preserve and enhance Africa’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
- Support artisans, creators, and stakeholders in the creative economy.
- Strengthen cooperation among African, Arab, and European artisans.
- Encourage professional exchanges and partnership opportunities.
- Contribute to the organization of the African Exhibition of Crafts, Heritage and Creative Economy.
- Promote African artisanal products in regional and international markets.
- Encourage innovation and modernization in the crafts and cultural industries sectors.
SCIENTIFIC THEMES
Theme 1
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Smart Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Smart Cities
- Cybersecurity
- Big Data
- Geomatics and Remote Sensing
- Digital Transformation
Theme 2
Climate, Environment and Sustainable Development
- Climate Change
- Protection of African Forests
- Green Economy
- Natural Resource Management
- Sustainable Development
Theme 3
Water, Agriculture and Food Security
- Water Resources Management
- Smart Agriculture
- Food Security
- Rural Development
- Agricultural Technologies
Theme 4
Energy, Mining and Natural Resource Management
- Renewable Energy
- Oil and Gas
- Sustainable Mining
- Natural Resource Management
Theme 5
Education, Scientific Research and Capacity Building
- Higher Education
- Academic Innovation
- Digital Education
- Training and Professional Development
Theme 6
Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Economy
- Startups and Innovation
- Digital Economy
- Economic Innovation
- Project Financing and Investment
Theme 7
International Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships
- Africa–Arab World–Europe Cooperation
- Scientific Diplomacy
- Technology Transfer
- South-South Cooperation
- Academic Partnerships
Theme 8
Health, Human Development and Society
- Public Health
- Medical Innovation
- Human Development
- Social Policies
THEME 9
African Crafts, Heritage and Creative Economy
This theme aims to highlight the role of African craftsmanship in sustainable development, the preservation of cultural heritage, job creation, and the strengthening of the creative economy.
Suggested Topics
- Promotion of African craftsmanship and traditional know-how.
- Preservation and enhancement of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
- Innovation and modernization of traditional crafts and artisanal professions.
- Crafts and local economic development.
- Women’s craftsmanship and the economic empowerment of women.
- Cooperation among African, Arab, and European artisans.
- Marketing, promotion, and export of artisanal products.
- Creative economy and cultural industries.
- Cultural tourism and the promotion of African heritage.
- The role of craftsmanship in strengthening African cultural identity.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Scientific Committee invites researchers, academics, experts, PhD candidates, and professionals to submit their scientific abstracts within the various themes of the Forum.
Participation Requirements
- Submitted works must be original and unpublished.
- Proposals must be related to one of the Forum themes.
- Abstracts should contain between 250 and 500 words.
- The following information must be provided: author’s name, affiliated institution, and email address.
Forum Languages
- French
- English
- Arabic
Abstract Submission Deadline
23 July 2026
INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
Africa Investment & Partnership Platform
The Forum provides a privileged platform for interaction and collaboration among universities, research centers, economic institutions, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Planned Activities
- B2B Meetings
- Presentation of Investment Projects
- Financing and Partnership Sessions
- Investors’ Meetings
- Promotion of Investment Opportunities in Africa
- Signing of Cooperation Agreements
Priority Sectors
- Technology and Digital Economy
- Artificial Intelligence
- Energy
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Water Resources
- Education
- Health
- Tourism
PARTNERSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIP
Partnership Categories
- Strategic Partner
- Official Partner
- Academic Partner
- Institutional Partner
- Economic Partner
- Media Partner
Benefits
- International Visibility
- Logo Placement on All Official Communication Materials
- Exhibition and Display Spaces
- Participation in High-Level Sessions
- International Networking and Cooperation Opportunities
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMME
20 August 2026 – Madingo-Kayes
Official Opening Ceremony
- Reception of Authorities and Distinguished Guests
- Official Opening Ceremony of the Forum
- Official Speeches
- Presentation of the Forum Programme
- Institutional and Community Meetings
21 August 2026 – Pointe-Noire
Economy, Investment and Partnerships Day
- Economic Forum
- Presentation of Investment Opportunities
- B2B Meetings
- Roundtable Discussions on Economic Development
- Signing of Cooperation Protocols
- Meetings with Economic and Institutional Stakeholders
22 August 2026 – Pointe-Noire
Business and Strategic Partnerships Day
- Sessions Dedicated to Sustainable Investment
- Digital Economy and Innovation
- Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
- Entrepreneurship and Project Financing
- Networking Meetings
- Signing of Partnership Agreements
23 August 2026 – Brazzaville
International Scientific Day
- Plenary Sessions
- Presentation of Scientific Papers
- Specialized Workshops
- Academic Meetings
- University Cooperation and Scientific Research
24 August 2026 – Brazzaville
Crafts, Culture and Innovation Day
- African Exhibition of Crafts, Heritage and Creative Economy
- Exhibition of African Handicraft Products
- Presentation of Traditional Know-How and Skills
- Cultural and Artistic Activities
- Creative Economy Forum
- Awards Ceremony and Official Closing of the Forum
Exhibition of Handicrafts and Traditional Crafts
- Presentation of Congolese and African traditional handicraft products.
- Exhibition of traditional crafts, artistic professions, and cultural heritage expressions.
- Promotion of local products and community-based initiatives.
- Dedicated space for the discovery and promotion of African cultural heritage.
- Meetings and exchanges between artisans, creators, and stakeholders of the cultural and creative economy.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Publication of the Forum Proceedings.
- Publication of accepted scientific papers and research contributions.
- Signing of international cooperation agreements.
- Establishment of the African Research and Innovation Network.
- Support for collaborative and multidisciplinary projects.
- Adoption of the “Brazzaville 2026 Declaration for Africa’s Future.”
CONTACT
Euro-Arab Union of Geomatics (UEAG)
📍 Brazzaville 2026