The Global Conference on Innovation, Technology, and Sustainable Development (GCITSD) welcomes full papers, abstracts, and special session proposals for its 1st annual conference in Ebolowa, Cameroon, under the supervision of the University of Ebolowa (Cameroon), TBS Education (France), King Fahd University of Petroleum (Saudi Arabia), and Wilfrid Laurier University (Canada), June 12–13, 2026.
Africa is the fastest-urbanizing continent. According to UN-Habitat (2022), more than half of its population will live in cities by 2035. Rapid urban growth brings opportunities and pressing challenges: informal housing, social inequalities, fragile infrastructure (water, energy, mobility), environmental degradation, food insecurity, and climate vulnerability. GCITSD 2026 convenes scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, civil society, and community leaders to explore the theme: Sustainable, Smart Cities and Environment: Challenges and Perspectives in Africa.
We invite contributions from researchers, students, urban planners, architects, companies, start-ups, NGOs, and policymakers. / Nous invitons les contributions des chercheurs, étudiants, urbanistes, architectes, entreprises, start-ups, ONG et décideurs politiques.
A one-day interactive event for doctoral students to engage with mentors and peers. Eligible candidates: PhD students who have begun but not yet completed their comprehensive exams.
Bengo Hotel (Ebolowa, Cameroon) is the host venue. Nearby accommodation includes Centre Touristique de Nkolandom (CTN). International attendees should verify visa requirements and apply via Cameroon’s official eVisa portal.
Fly to Yaoundé (NSI) or Douala (DLA); continue by road to Ebolowa. eVisa: link
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Bengo Hotel WebsiteRequests from unqualified applicants will not be granted. Visa letters available after registration opens (typically at notification deadline). A fillable template will be posted.
Responsibility: Attendees must check their own visa status, fees, interview appointments, and country-specific instructions via their nearest Embassy/Consulate.
All accepted papers will undergo double-blind peer review and be published in the Conference Proceedings (ISBN) indexed by INSS Press (Toronto, Canada). Open-access publishing across the natural & social sciences. Editor-led, CC BY licensing, and modern infrastructure.