Africa Academy of Management (AFAM)

Call to Host the 9th or 10th AFAM Biennial Conference

The Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) is seeking proposals from African institutions to host either the 9th Biennial Conference (January 2028) or the 10th Biennial Conference (January 2030). In the spirit of promoting regional rotation, we prioritise submissions from regions yet to host for the first time.

9th

Biennial Conference

Jan 2028

Target Date

African Countries

30 Jun

Selection Notification

About the Invitation

Two Conferences. One Vision for Africa.

9th Biennial Conference

January 2028

Open to institutions in the East African region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, DRC, and neighbouring nations.

East Africa Priority

10th Biennial Conference

January 2030

Open to all African institutions. AFAM will prioritise regions that have yet to host a conference, advancing our continental rotation commitment.

Pan-Africa Open

Eligible: East Africa-based institutions (9th conference). Eligible: All Africa-based institutions (10th conference).

Who Can Apply?

Eligible Regions

9th Conference

East Africa Priority

Priority region for January 2028

Burundi
Comoros
DR Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Kenya
Rwanda
Seychelles
Somalia
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda

10th Conference

All Africa

Pan-continental open bid for January 2030

All Africa-based institutions are welcome to submit proposals. AFAM is committed to regional rotation — we especially encourage first-time regions to apply. Your institution could make history by hosting AFAM's milestone 10th conference.

North Africa
West Africa
Central Africa
East Africa
Southern Africa
Indian Ocean

How to Apply

Application Components

A complete proposal package must include all three components below, submitted together to both Co-Chairs before the deadline.

Institutional Proposal

Clearly demonstrate your institution's ability and commitment to meet all minimum requirements. Outline how you will achieve each requirement and include additional activities that could enhance the conference experience. Full minimum requirements are available upon request.

Letter of Support

A formal letter of support from the relevant University or Faculty official must accompany the proposal. This letter should confirm institutional commitment to resource allocation and conference hosting responsibilities.

Attendance Indication

Indicate attendance from academic staff at previous AFAM Biennial Conferences. This demonstrates your institution's existing engagement with the AFAM community and commitment to the Academy's mission.

Evaluation Process

Competitive Review by AFAM Executive Committee

All proposals will be evaluated on a competitive basis by the Executive Committee of AFAM. Selection criteria include institutional capacity, regional representation, and the quality of the proposed conference experience.

For details on requirements, the MoU template, and full bid evaluation criteria, contact either of the conference Co-Chairs directly.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Now Open
Call for Proposals Published
AFAM formally invites institutions to submit hosting proposals.
30 April 2026
Submission Deadline
All proposal packages must be received by 23:59 on this date.
May – June 2026
Executive Committee Review
Proposals evaluated competitively by the AFAM Executive Committee.
30 June 2026
Host Institution Notified
The selected host institution will be officially notified by this date.