ARDIC Virtual Conference – July (Annually)
Bringing Africa Together, Digitally.
Held every July, the ARDIC Virtual Conference is a dynamic, fully online gathering that provides a flexible, accessible, and inclusive platform for researchers, students, and professionals
across Africa and the diaspora. This event is especially designed to ensure that distance, cost, or travel restrictions are not barriers to collaboration and learning.
Features:
- Live keynote addresses from global research and data leaders
- Parallel virtual paper presentation sessions
- Thematic panel discussions and fireside chats
- Interactive workshops and masterclasses
- Student Research & Analytics Challenge (Virtual Edition)
- Digital networking lounges and collaboration rooms
Why Attend:
- Present your research to a pan-African audience
- Engage in topical dialogues on Africa’s data landscape
- Access recorded sessions post-event
- Network without borders
Next Edition: July 24 and 25,2025
Location: Online
Register:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SHAPERESEARCH1/AFRICANRESEARCHANDDATAINSIGHTSCONFERENCE
ARDIC Physical Conference – October (Annually)
Hosted in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
A Premier In-Person Experience at the Edge of a Natural Wonder
The annual ARDIC Physical Conference is the flagship in-person event held every October in the breathtaking resort town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This immersive experience blends academic excellence with high-level networking, cultural exchange, and unforgettable scenery.
Highlights:
- Keynote speeches and high-level policy panels
- Research paper presentations and special interest sessions
- Workshops, capacity building clinics, and data labs
- Innovation showcase and exhibitions
- Gala Dinner & ARDIC Awards Ceremony
- Tourism and networking activities around Victoria Falls
Who Should Attend?
- Researchers, academics, and postgraduate students
- Government and policy officials
- Data scientists and ICT professionals
- Development agencies and NGOs
- Private sector and innovation hubs
Next Edition: October Arrival 22 October, Departure 25 October, 2025
Venue: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Register:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SHAPERESEARCH1/ReimaginingAfricasFutureThroughResear
chInnovationAndDataDrivenSolutions