About This Event
The 22nd International Conference on African Economics and Development will take place on January 15, 2027, in Brampton, Canada. This in-person conference brings together economists, academic researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, finance professionals, students, NGO representatives, and industry experts to exchange knowledge and discuss the economic and development challenges shaping Africa’s future.
The conference will focus on areas such as macroeconomic policy, African economic development, AfCFTA and regional trade integration, digital finance and fintech, development finance, climate resilience, agricultural productivity, debt sustainability, export diversification, foreign direct investment, industrial policy, human capital development, labor market participation, urbanization, and inclusive economic growth.
Participants will have opportunities to attend keynote and technical sessions, participate in panel discussions and Q&A, build professional connections, and exchange ideas with attendees from different academic, policy, and development backgrounds. Authors may submit original abstracts, research papers, case studies, review papers, or professional presentations for consideration.
Who Should Attend:
• Development economists and macroeconomists
• Government and regional economic policymakers
• Development finance professionals
• Academic researchers and university faculty
• PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
• NGO leaders and development practitioners
• Central bank officials and policy analysts
• Journalists and think-tank researchers
The conference begins with registration and networking at 9:00 AM, followed by opening remarks, a keynote session, technical sessions, panel discussion and audience Q&A, certificate distribution and photo activities, and a final networking session.
Conference Date: January 15, 2027
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Format: In-Person
Registration Deadline: January 1, 2027
Organizer: MS International Conferences Inc.
