GCITSD 2026

12–13 Jun 2026 Ebolowa, Cameroon
“Sustainable, Smart Cities and Environment: Challenges and Perspectives in Africa.”
ProfSamuelFosso
Prof. Samuel Fosso Wamba
TBS Education, France
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ProfChunming
Prof. Chunming Victor Shi
Wilfrid Laurier University
Canada
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Prof. Sop Sop Maturin Désiré
University of Ebolowa, Cameroon
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AProfMousa
A/Prof. Mousa Albashrawi
King Fahd University of Petroleum
Saudi Arabia
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About GCITSD 2026

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.

Conference Tracks · Thématiques

Digital Transformation & Smart Technologies / Transformation Numérique et Technologies Intelligentes
  • IoT & AI applications / Applications de l’IoT et de l’IA
  • E-Governance & digital services / E-gouvernance et services numériques
  • Cybersecurity / Cybersécurité
  • Digital inclusion / Inclusion numérique
  • Digital Transformation & Sustainable Development / Transformation numérique et développement durable
  • IoT & citizen participation / Internet des objets et participation citoyenne
  • AI & Logistics in Port-City Relations / IA & Logistique dans les relations ports-villes
  • Digitalization & Sustainable Land Management; Smart Urbanization / Digitalisation & gestion durable du foncier; urbanisation intelligente
  • Smart Technologies, Safer Cities: AI for Urban Security / Technologies intelligentes, villes plus sûres : l’IA pour une sécurité durable
  • Safe & Inclusive Cities: Tackling Urban Violence / Villes sûres et inclusives : lutter contre la violence urbaine
Energy & Green Transitions / Énergie et Transitions Vertes
  • Renewable energy / Énergies renouvelables
  • Smart grids / Réseaux électriques intelligents
  • Energy efficiency / Efficacité énergétique
  • Green hydrogen / Hydrogène vert
Climate, Environment & Resilience / Changements Climatiques, Environnement & Résilience
  • Climate vulnerability / Vulnérabilité climatique
  • Disaster risk reduction / Réduction des risques de catastrophes
  • Nature-based solutions / Solutions fondées sur la nature
  • Water management / Gestion des ressources en eau
Sustainable Mobility & Infrastructure / Mobilité Durable & Infrastructures
  • Electric transport / Transport électrique
  • Smart traffic systems / Systèmes de trafic intelligents
  • Agri-infrastructure / Infrastructures agricoles
  • Rural-urban connectivity / Connectivité rural-urbain
Policy, Governance & Financing / Politiques, Gouvernance & Financement
  • Policy frameworks / Cadres politiques
  • Green finance / Financement vert
  • Regional integration / Intégration régionale
  • Urban governance / Gouvernance urbaine
Social Dimensions & Human Development / Dimensions Sociales & Développement Humain
  • Inclusive urbanization / Urbanisation inclusive
  • Smart healthcare / Systèmes de santé intelligents
  • Education & digital literacy / Éducation & littératie numérique
  • Cultural heritage / Patrimoine culturel
Innovation & Circular Economy / Innovation & Économie Circulaire
  • African startups / Startups africaines
  • Waste management / Gestion des déchets
  • Green entrepreneurship / Entrepreneuriat vert
  • Innovation hubs / Pôles d’innovation

Call for Papers · Appel à Communications

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.

Submission Guidelines · Modalités de Soumission

Types of Contributions · Types de contributions
  • Research papers / Articles de recherche — Abstract 200–300 words
  • Case studies & field experiences / Études de cas & retours d’expérience — Extended abstract 150–200 words
  • Innovative projects / Projets innovants — Extended abstract 150–200 words
  • Author bio / Biographie auteur100 words
Practitioners & Innovation Track · Volet Praticiens et Innovation
  • Abstract 500–700 words, project sheet, or video pitch / Résumé long (500–700 mots), fiche projet ou présentation vidéo
  • Selected contributions featured in workshops/demos
  • Author bio — 100 words

Doctoral Consortium · Consortium Doctoral

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.

Submission Format

Important Dates · Dates Importantes

  • Submission Deadline29 / 12 / 2025
  • Notifications to Authors02 / 02 / 2026
  • Final Submission04 / 05 / 2026
  • Pre-Conference / Doctoral Consortium11 / 06 / 2026
  • Conference Dates12–13 / 06 / 2026

Speakers

Interested in supporting GCITSD 2026? Email s.fosso-wamba@tbs-education.fr , maturinsop@gmail.com or cshi@wlu.ca.
Roger Bernard Onomo Etaba
University of Ebolowa
Cameroon
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Chunming (Victor) Shi
Wilfrid Laurier University
Canada
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Michel Boukar
Minister of Telecommunications
Digital Economy and Public Administration Digitalization, Chad
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Chowdhury Soumyadeb
TBS Education
France
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Daniel K. B. Inkoom
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Ghana
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Brenda Nachuah Lawyer
University of Douala
Cameroon
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René Joly ASSAKO ASSAKO
University of Douala
Cameroon
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Glenn Richey
Auburn University
USA
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Roger Atsa Etoundi
University of Yaoundé I
Cameroon
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Constantin Blome
Stockholm School of Economics
Sweden
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Pascal TOUOYEM
Université de Yaoundé I
Cameroon
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Temilade Sesan
University of Lagos, Nigeria
African Cities Research Consortium
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Brou Emile Koffi
University Alassane Ouattara
Côte d'Ivoire
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Henri Sourou TOTIN VODOUNON
University of Parakou
Benin
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Abdulhameed Danjuma Mambo
Nile University
Nigeria
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Ndoutorlengar Médard
University of N'djamena
Chad
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Samuel Fosso Wamba
TBS Education
France
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Serge NYAMA
TBS Education
France
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Hossana Twinomurinzi
University of South Africa (UNISA)
South Africa
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Roukatou Aboubakar
University of Garoua
Cameroon
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Désiré AVOM
University of Yaoundé II
Soa
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Schedule

09:00 - 09:30

Registration & Welcome

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Registration

Register to attend GCITSD 2026 in Ebolowa, Cameroon. Early-bird rates available until April 30, 2026. PayPal-only checkout will be enabled here.

Lecturers / Researchers

125 early (until Apr 30, 2026)
200 late
Includes all sessions, workshops, tutorials, proceedings, welcome reception, banquet, lunches & coffee breaks.

Professionals / Practitioners

200 early (until Apr 30, 2026)
300 late
Includes all sessions, workshops, tutorials, proceedings, welcome reception, banquet, lunches & coffee breaks.

Students

50 early (until Apr 30, 2026)
100 late
Banquet not included; can be booked separately. Student status proof required at check-in.

What's included?

  • All plenary sessions, keynotes & parallel workshops
  • Program booklet, abstracts & speaker bios
  • Lunches & coffee/tea breaks
  • Welcome reception (networking cocktail)
  • Certificate of participation
  • Access to exhibition & networking areas

Venue

How To Get Here

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.

By Plane

Fly to Yaoundé (NSI) or Douala (DLA); continue by road to Ebolowa. eVisa: link

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By Car

Road connections from Yaoundé and Douala to Ebolowa.

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By Bus

Intercity bus options are available between major cities and Ebolowa.

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By Train

Rail to Yaoundé or Douala, then road to Ebolowa.

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Facilities & Accommodations

Further logistics and hotel blocks will be announced. Stay tuned.

Bengo Hotel Website

Visa & Travel Documents · Visa & Documents de Voyage

Key Documents
  • Passport with 6+ months validity
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • Travel & accommodation proof
  • Processing time: ~72h standard; ~24h express (apply early)
  • Fees: 100,000–200,000 CFA (depending on type)
  • Entry & stay: biometric on arrival; overstays fined; extensions possible
Eligibility for Visa Letter
  1. Registered conference participants (after payment confirmation)
  2. Organizing committee members
  3. Invited guests and speakers
  4. Persons known to committee members

Requests from unqualified applicants will not be granted. Visa letters available after registration opens (typically at notification deadline). A fillable template will be posted.

Visa Requirement · Obtention de Visa
  • Generally required; exemptions for CAR, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon (≤90 days)
  • Application mode: online eVisa portal — no visa on arrival
  • Apply at: evisacam.cm

Responsibility: Attendees must check their own visa status, fees, interview appointments, and country-specific instructions via their nearest Embassy/Consulate.

Publication Opportunity · Opportunité de Publication

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.

Organizing Body & Committee

Supervising Institutions
  • University of Ebolowa (Cameroon)
  • TBS Education (France)
  • King Fahd University of Petroleum (Saudi Arabia)
  • Wilfrid Laurier University (Canada)
Conference Co-Chairs
  • Prof. Chunming (Victor) Shi — Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
  • Prof. Samuel Fosso Wamba — TBS Education, France
  • A/Prof. Mousa Albashrawi — King Fahd University of Petroleum, Saudi Arabia
  • Prof. Sop Sop Maturin Désiré — University of Ebolowa, Cameroon
Partner Organizations
  • INSS Press (Toronto, Canada)
  • TBS Education (France)
  • University of Ebolowa (Cameroon)
  • Wilfrid Laurier University (Canada)
  • King Fahd University of Petroleum (Saudi Arabia)
Other Foundations
  • Fondation Wamba Emile
  • Fondation Fowenguep
Local Partners
  • Bengo Hotel
  • Centre Touristique de Nkolandom (CTN)

Sponsors & Partners

Interested in supporting GCITSD 2026? Email s.fosso-wamba@tbs-education.fr , maturinsop@gmail.com or cshi@wlu.ca.