The 15th General Assembly & Scientific Conference
2024-12-09
Register here for the event.
Accommodation information is attached here.
Travel and VISA information is attached here.
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is convening its bi-annual General Assembly (GA- 2024) in an expanded Global African Science and Technology (GAST) Forum. It will be held over a period of three days (9-12 December 2024) including a pre-event day, with the theme: Empowering and Advancing Africa’s Scientific Enterprise. The AAS GA-2024 will unite some 1,000 outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world, including and specifically Africa’s global Diaspora. The event will be held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, in Abuja, Nigeria.
The program overview is as follows:
The pre GA Event –8 thematic Working Groups shall convene to discuss Policy and Practice matters relating to their respective areas of specialization. The objective is to formulate ten key recommendations for elevating the work of the AAS in Africa with our global partners to advance "excellence/competitiveness"
Key Information and Contacts
For more information contact us via: aasga2024team@aasciences.africa
Conference Dates: 09 – 12 December 2024
Conference Location: Abuja, Nigeria
For more information contact us via:
aasga2024team@aasciences.africa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I register for the conference
How do I participate in the conference
You can attend in person or virtually
Is there a call for paper submission during the conference?
No, there is no call for papers. Speakers are by invitation. We do invite the broad African Scientific, Academic and Policy Communities to attend the conference in person or virtually. Please register, and participation link will be sent to you.
Is there any support to attend the meeting?
No, attendance will be at individual costs
What if I cannot attend the in-person, will there be an option to attend virtually?
Yes, the conference will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person and virtual attendance options
What topics will be covered during the Conference
- Health
- Climate Change
- Science Diplomacy
- Science Infrastructure
- Agriculture
- Social Science and Policy
- Human Capital Development in Basic Science
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Science Funding Instruments
Dr. Molefi Kete Asante
Professor at Temple University
Sylvester Gates
University of Maryland
Prof. PLO Lumumba
Professor of Law
Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie
Minister of Technical and Higher Education Sierra Leone
Honorable Jerry MacArthur
Chairman of the New York Academy of Sciences
Professor Oyewale Tomori
Past President of the Nigerian Academy of Science
ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS
For the upcoming AAS conference, a range of accommodation options have been secured to cater to the needs of the attendees. The
hotels listed below vary in distance from the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, which serves as the conference venue. Accommodation
choices range from upscale hotels like Transcorp Hilton and Chelsea Hotel to more budget-friendly options such as Goodview Suites
and Blue Spring Hotel. Some hotels offer significant discounts for conference participants, making them attractive options. Contact
information for booking has been provided where available.
More information is attached here.
INFORMATION ABOUT VISA PROCUREMENT FOR AAS CONFERENCE 2024
Participants from Africa who wish to attend the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) conference
and General Congress in Abuja, Nigeria, from December 8 to 12, 2024, will generally need to
obtain a visa to enter the country. Below is the information concerning the visa types and
requirements:
- Visa Types
- Business Visa: Suitable for conference participants.
- Tourist Visa: This can also be used if the stay is short and primarily for conference purposes.
More information is attached here.
