Call for papers

International Conference on AI and the Transformation of Education Systems

A two-day conference bringing together researchers, educators, policymakers and practitioners to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, research and the governance of education systems.

Dates
10 and 11 December 2026
Host
TEAM University Kampala
Abstracts due
1 November 2026
Submit your abstract →

About the conference

Artificial intelligence is changing how institutions teach, how students learn, how research is done and how education is planned and governed. This conference creates a space to share evidence, practice and policy thinking on that change across the East African region and beyond. Contributions are welcomed from academics, early-career researchers, graduate students, education leaders and development partners. Papers may be presented in English or French.

Key dates

1 November 2026
Abstract submission deadline
To be announced
Notification of acceptance
To be announced
Full paper and registration
10-11 December 2026
Conference

Conference themes

Abstracts should address one of the following thematic areas.

AI in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Design
AI in Research, Data Science and Innovation
Ethics, Governance and Responsible AI in Education
Building AI Literacy and Institutional Readiness
AI, Access, Equity and Inclusion in Education
AI for Sustainable Development and Community Impact
Student and Early-Career Researcher Showcase

How to submit

  • Submit an abstract of no more than 300 words, structured under Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Recommendation.
  • Use the official abstract template. Upload as Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF, up to 2 MB.
  • Choose one thematic area and one submission category.
  • Submissions may be in English or French.
  • The deadline for abstracts is 1 November 2026.
Go to the submission form →
Submission categories
  • Abstract
  • Full research paper
  • Conceptual paper
  • Case study
  • Policy paper
  • Innovation and practice paper
  • Student research paper
  • Poster or demonstration
  • Workshop proposal

Keynote speakers

To be announced.

Programme

The full two-day programme will be published here closer to the conference.

Registration

Registration and fee details will be announced. Presenting authors will be notified after acceptance.

Host and venue

TEAM University Kampala, Mengo, Kampala, Uganda. Attendance format and final venue details to be confirmed.

Enquiries

General enquiries: info@teamuniversity.ac.ug