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19th-23rd May, 2026
Tunis, Tunisia

26th AABD Annual
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About the Conference

Inside the 26th AABD Annual Conference

Dates

19th-23rd May, 2026
Dates

Theme

Local & Global Disruption: Shaping Africa’s Future
Theme

Hosted by

LIGUE Lab, UNESCO Chair & ISCAE, University of Manouba
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Venue

EL MOURADI HOTELS
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The Academy of African Business and Development (AABD) is pleased to announce its 26th annual conference in the historic and vibrant city of Tunis, Tunisia. This premier event will convene scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to critically examine how African businesses and institutions are navigating unprecedented local and global disruptions — from climate change and geopolitical risks to digital transformation and AI—to forge a path toward sustainable growth and global competitiveness. Join us for an intellectually stimulating experience featuring keynote speeches, special panels, and ample networking opportunities, all set against the rich cultural backdrop of North Africa.Submit Your Papersstar
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Call for Papers

Guidelines for Paper Submission

Abstracts

Should be no more than 300 words, highlighting research objectives, methodology, and key findings.

Full Papers

Should follow APA style and not exceed 7,000 words (including references, tables, and appendices..

Languages

Submissions are accepted in English or French.

Template

Please use the official conference paper template (link to be provided).

Publishing Opportunities

High-quality full papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Selected authors will also be invited to submit their work to the Journal of African Business (JAB), the official journal of the AABD, for potential publication.

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Keynote Speakers

Curated panel of global Keynote Speakers

A curated panel of global experts will deliver thought-provoking insights, groundbreaking perspectives, and forward-looking ideas that will shape the intellectual direction of this year’s conference. Their voices will spark dialogue, challenge conventional thinking, and set an inspiring tone for every session that follows.

Dr. Chahrazad Abdallah

Dr. Chahrazad Abdallah

Associate Professor, UQAM, Canada

Prof. Maher Gassab

Prof. Maher Gassab

Professor, University of La Manouba, Tunisia

Prof. Khaled Hussainey

Prof. Khaled Hussainey

Professor, Bangor University, UK

Leila Belkhiria Jaber

Leila Belkhiria Jaber

CEO and President, CNFCE, Tunisia

Dr. Hilligje van ’t Land

Dr. Hilligje van ’t Land

Secretary General, International Association of Universities (IAU), UNESCO

Conference Tracks

Discover Our Conference Tracks & Chairs

Accounting, Finance, Investment, and Economics

Saint Kuttu

University of Ghana, Ghana

Saint Kuttu

University of Ghana, Ghana

Saint Kuttu

University of Ghana, Ghana

Accounting, Finance, Investment, and Economics

Entrepreneurship, Small Business, and Informal Sector

Eghosa Igudia

De Montfort University, UK

Souad Chouik

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Amel Bouderbala

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Entrepreneurship, Small Business, and Informal Sector

Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, & Business Strategy

Iness Mhissen

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Hanen Khanchel

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, & Business Strategy

Sustainability, Business Ethics, & Social Responsibility

Fatma Ben Slama

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Sourour Ammar

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Sustainability, Business Ethics, & Social Responsibility

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Systems & Communication Technologies (ICT)

Kaba Bangaly

Athabasca University, Canada

Houda Guermazi

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Systems & Communication Technologies (ICT)

Marketing Management

Relebogiseng Matubatuba

University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

Azza Temessek

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Charles Blankson

University of North Texas, USA

Marketing Management

Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management

Nyamagere Gladys Sospeter

Ardhi University, Tanzania

Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management

Education Management

Samir Ben Hamouda

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Mohamed Bendana

University of Manouba, Tunisia

Education Management

Special Sessions

Jacob Musila

Athabasca University, Canada

Special Sessions

Submissions in French

Ernest Kuekcm

University of Ottawa, Canada

Konan Seny Kan

Grenoble Ecole De Management, France

Submissions in French

Important Dates

Mark your Calendar with Important dates & Deadlines

Mark your calendars. These essential deadlines will guide your preparation for the 2026 conference.

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December 19, 2025

Abstracts and Full Paper Submission Deadline
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February 27, 2026

Notification of Acceptance
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March 31, 2026

Deadline for Early Registration Fee Payment
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May 19 - 23, 2026

26th AABD Annual Conference Dates
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April 30, 2026

Deadline for Registration Fee for Inclusion in Program
To be Included in Program

Visa Support

Visa Application Support & Assistance

To facilitate the visa application process and minimize related hassles, the following support will be provided to delegates whose papers are accepted for presentation:

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Official Paper-Acceptance Confirmation Letter

An official paper-acceptance confirmation letter issued by AABD will be provided to support your visa application process.

Official Documentation
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Direct Submission to Tunisian Embassy

The names of all authors of accepted papers will be submitted directly to the Tunisian Embassy by the host institution to facilitate the visa process.

Embassy Support

Important Note

These visa support services are exclusively available to authors of accepted papers. Please ensure your paper is submitted and accepted before initiating the visa application process.

Submission Portal

Ready to submit your paper?

All submissions must be made electronically through our conference portal.

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Contact Us

Let’s Connect with AABD

We’d love to connect with you. Use the form or reach out directly to learn more about AABD and how we can support you.

Dr. Jouhaina Ben Boubaker Gherib

General Chair

Dr. Stella Zulu-Chsianga

Program Chair

Dr. Prince Baah-Peprah

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