International Conference on

Trade, Industry, and Market Integration in Africa (ICTIMIA-26)

23rd – 24th Oct 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Trade, Industry, and Market Integration in Africa invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as African Studies encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Trade policies affecting African economies
02
Market integration and regional development
03
Impact of globalization on African industries
04
Sustainable practices in African trade
05
Role of technology in market integration
06
Economic policies for African growth
07
Challenges in African trade agreements
08
Entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa
09
Cross-border trade and economic cooperation
10
Impact of COVID-19 on African markets
11
Investment opportunities in African industries
12
Role of women in African trade sectors
13
Cultural influences on African market dynamics
14
Infrastructure development and trade facilitation
15
Trade education and capacity building
16
Environmental sustainability in trade practices
17
Financial systems supporting African markets
18
Trade and poverty alleviation strategies
19
Regional economic organizations and integration
20
Future trends in African trade relations
Conference Registration
  • Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
  • Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
  • Check the registration page for more details.
Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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