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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.
Accepted presenters can download the official GCITSD 2026 presentation template below.
Download Presentation TemplateA 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.
register for free before May 15/ s’inscrire gratuitement avant le 15 mai:
https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/5LNBPTR
Facilitators: Prof. Samuel Fosso Wamba (TBS Education, France) & Prof. Sop Sop Maturin Désiré (University of Ebolowa, Cameroon)
Room 1: Digital Transformation & Smart Technologies
Chair: Samuel Fosso Wamba
Room 2: IoT & AI Applications
Chair: Chunming (Victor) Shi, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
Room 1: Governance & Digital Services
Chair: Prof. Roukatou Aboubakar, University of Garoua, Cameroon
Room 2: Safe & Inclusive Cities
Chair: Prof. Brenda Nachuah Lawyer, University of Douala, Cameroon
Round Table — Chair: Samuel Fosso Wamba, TBS Education, France
Room 1: Digital Inclusion / Digital Transformation & Sustainable Development
Chair: Pascal Touoyem, Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon
Room 2: Digitalization & Sustainable Land Management / Smart Urbanization
Chair: Prof. Nantchouang Djibie Dany, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Room 1: Smart Technologies, Safer Cities
Chair: Prof. Blaise Nguendo-Enock, IFORD, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Room 2: Climate, Environment & Resilience
Chair: Prof. Suiven John Paul Tume, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Room 1: Sustainable Mobility & Infrastructure
Chair: Prof. Daniel K. B. Inkoom, KNUST, Ghana
Room 2: Policy, Governance & Financing
Chair: Prof. Mousa Albashrawi, King Fahd University of Petroleum, Saudi Arabia
Room 1: Social Dimensions & Human Development
Chair: Ndoutorlengar Médard, University of N’Djamena, Chad
Room 2: Microcredit, Cultural Heritage & Endogenous Structures
Chair: Prof. Kenmegni Noumigue Guy Roland, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Room 1: Innovation & Circular Economy
Chair: René Joly Assako Assako, University of Douala, Cameroon
Room 2: Agriculture & Food Systems
Chair: Prof. Wega Simeu Abraham, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Room 1: Innovation, Startups & Entrepreneurship
Chair: Prof. Atsa Etoundi, University of Yaoundé I
Room 2: Climate & Water Management
Chair: Prof. Julius Tata Nfor, University of Dschang, Cameroon
Round Table — Chair: Henri Sourou Totin Vodounon, University of Parakou, Benin
Attendees in Cameroon may also pay using the following Mobile Money accounts:
PayPal: s.fosso-wamba@tbs-education.fr
MTN Mobile Money: +237676996444
Orange Mobile Money: +237 640307771
Name of receiver: Samuel Fosso Wamba
After completing the payment, participants are kindly requested to upload the proof of payment on the conference platform.
Please also send a copy of the proof of payment to Prof. SOP SOP Maturin D. and copy s.fosso-wamba@tbs-education.fr.
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
Search Tickets →Further logistics and hotel blocks will be announced. Stay tuned.
Bengo Hotel Website



Requests 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.





















