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Collaborative for Engineering Education Advancement (CEEA) in Africa Summit 2026

Engineering Education for a Sustainable Future in Emerging Economies

Reinventing the Future of Engineering Education

Date 20th – 23rd May 2026
Location Academic City University, Accra, Ghana
Extended
Contribution Submission Deadline Extended to April 5th Notification of Acceptance: April 15, 2026
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Conference

About the Summit

Join leading educators, policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders for a transformative summit aimed at reshaping engineering education across Africa. Explore innovative approaches, policy reforms, and industry collaborations that empower the next generation of engineers.

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Target Audience

  • Engineering Educators & University Administrators
  • Professional Engineering Bodies & Accreditation Agencies
  • Policy Makers in Education, Science, & Technology
  • Students & Student Associations
  • Innovators & Inventors in Africa
  • International Development Partners & NGOs
  • All Engineering Education Stakeholders

Key Areas / Themes

  • Innovative Entrepreneurship & Mindset
  • Indigenization of Engineering Education
  • AI and Emerging Technologies
  • STEM Pipeline: K-12 & TVET Education
  • Inclusion and Access
  • Industry-Academia-Government Partnerships
  • Policy & Regulation Reform

Event Highlights

  • Keynote Addresses
  • Panel Discussions
  • Roundtables
  • Technical Paper Presentations
  • Research Paper Presentations
  • Workshops
  • Poster Exhibitions & Demos
  • Networking & Cultural Events

Registration Fees & Packages

Standard Registration Fees

Ghanaian Participants

GHS 3,000

African Participants (Non-Ghanaian)

USD 300

International Participants (Non-African)

USD 450

Registration Packages

Early Registration

Until 30 March 2026

20% Discount

Regular Registration

Open Until 10 May 2026

No Discount

Special Student Registration Rates

We are pleased to offer discounted registration packages for students.

90% Discount
Undergraduate Students
90% discount on the applicable conference fee. GHS 300
50% Discount
Postgraduate Students (MSc & PhD)
50% discount on the applicable conference fee. GHS 1,500
Important Verification Notice

Student status will be verified at the registration desk. All student registrants must present a valid and active Student ID card during on-site check-in. Failure to present a valid Student ID will require payment of the full conference registration fee before access is granted.

Accommodation Partner

Fiesta Royale Hotel Official Partner

Fiesta Royale Hotel

Accra, Ghana

Accommodation at Fiesta Royale Hotel includes breakfast, wireless internet, complimentary parking and an airport shuttle on request.

Breakfast Included
Wireless Internet
Complimentary Parking
Airport Shuttle on Request

Supported By Leading Organisations

We are proud to collaborate with institutions and organisations committed to advancing engineering education across Africa.

Golden Sponsors
Partners

Steering Committee

Guided by distinguished academics, engineers, and policy leaders from across Africa and beyond.

Prof. Fred McBagonluri

Prof. Fred McBagonluri

President & Provost

Academic City University

Dr. Sena Agbodjah

Dr. Sena Agbodjah

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Academic City University

HT

Dr. Hephzi Tagoe

Head, Biomedical Engineering Dept.

Academic City University

Dr. Raymond Dumeh

Dr. Raymond Dumeh

Faculty Member

Academic City University

Dr. Lucy Agyepong

Dr. Lucy Agyepong

Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Academic City University

GA

Prof. Gordon Awandare

Pro Vice Chancellor

University of Ghana

Prof. Abena Obiri-Yeboah

Prof. Abena Obiri-Yeboah

Pro Vice Chancellor

Kumasi Technical University

Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann

Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann

Dean, School of Engineering Sciences

University of Ghana

CK

Prof. Cedric A. Kwuimy

Engineering Education

University of Cincinnati

YB

President

African Engineering Education Council

Larissa Akofie

Larissa Akofie

Program Lead, Girls Education

Mastercard Foundation

Dr. Nana Odum

Dr. Nana Odum

Head of Clinical Engineering

Cleveland Clinic London

Prof. Jerry John Kponyo

Prof. Jerry John Kponyo

Project Lead, Engineering Education; Dean, Policy Assurance & Planning

KNUST

KA

Rep., Ghana Institution of Engineers; Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering

KNUST

Prof. Samuel Bekor

Prof. Samuel Bekor

Director General

National Council for Curriculum & Assessment (NaCCA)

Important Dates

Key milestones for the CEEA Africa Summit 2026

December 5, 2025

Call for Contributions Opens

Submit your research and contributions for consideration

April 5, 2026

Contributions Submission Deadline

Final date to submit your contributions for review

April 15, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

Authors will be notified of contribution acceptance

March 30, 2026

Early Registration Deadline

Register early and save 20% on registration fees

April 30, 2026

Final Program Announcement

Complete conference schedule and sessions revealed

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