Save the Date: African Futures Conference 2026

The African Futures Conference is the continent’s premier platform to explore and amplify African-led foresight.

From Data to Decisions

The African Futures Conference is the continent’s premier platform to explore and amplify African-led foresight.

13-14 October 2026

Hybrid Conference

• Day 1: CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC), Pretoria + livestream
• Day 2: Fully online, continent-wide

The 2026 edition will bring together policymakers, researchers and practitioners to explore Africa’s current development trajectory, examine how different choices could lead to alternative futures, and engage with the strategic priorities needed to shape more inclusive and sustainable outcomes.

The two-day conference experience includes:

Day 1 | 13 October  (Hybrid – Pretoria + online)

High-level dialogues focused on emerging trends, alternative pathways and strategic choices shaping Africa’s future.

Day 2 | 14 October (Fully online)

An Africa-wide platform focused on applying foresight tools, sharing practical experience, and strengthening foresight capacity through the FuturesLab.

Call for Contributions: Opening 30 June 2026

We welcome contributions that explore how data, foresight and analysis can support strategic decision-making and more sustainable and inclusive futures in Africa.

We apologise for the delay in opening the call for contributions. The submission form will become available here.

Africa’s Young Changemakers: Submissions are now open

Read the full submission requirements here.

Submit via the online application form by 26 July 2026.

Partners and Supporters

The 2026 African Futures Conference is supported by the Robert Bosch Academy and the Hanns Seidel 
Foundation, alongside a growing network of African and international partners committed to advancing 
foresight, evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development across the continent.

     

 

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