Kabale University, in partnership with the Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa (SASA), is honored to host the 2025 Joint SASA – KAB International Scientific Conference. This highly anticipated event invites faculty, researchers, practitioners, policy stakeholders, and students from Africa and around the world to participate in an enriching platform for sharing scientific knowledge and innovation.
Participants are invited to submit abstracts and proposals for scientific sessions, workshops, and platform or poster presentations. The conference will feature keynote addresses, plenary discussions, and parallel sessions aligned with pressing African development priorities.
Events Details
Date: Friday 25th – Saturday 26th April 2025
Format: Virtual (Online)
Location: Hosted by Kabale University, Uganda
Theme: Unlocking the potential of Science across Africa to mitigate the impact of climate change and create regenerative solutions for holistic wellbeing
Sub-Themes
This year’s conference will explore the following key areas:
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Mitigating climate change: Climate solutions towards holistic wellbeing in Africa
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Controlling communicable and non-communicable diseases
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Promoting policy development, implementation and/or adaptations
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Promoting communal and corporate agriculture for food security
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Building community resilience to respond to challenges in African society
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Promoting sustainable utilization and conservation of biodiversity in Africa
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Fostering public-private partnerships for societal transformation
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Nurturing research and innovation to address challenges of African society
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Promoting Indigenous knowledge and practices and their contributions to sustainable development
Why Attend
This conference brings together leading minds from universities, research institutions, government bodies, NGOs, and multinational corporations. It’s an excellent opportunity to network, collaborate, and engage in scientific discussions aimed at transforming Africa’s future.
Important Dates
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Deadline for Abstract Submission: March 21, 2025
Organizing Committee
Prof. Emilio Ovuga, Prof. Denis Sekiwu, Dr. Daniel Buyinza, Dr. Denis Okello, Dr. George Kwesiga, Prof. Francis Akena Adyanga, Prof. Norma Romm, Ms. Patricia Kyomugisha, Prof. Sam Lanfranco, Dr. Isabella Epiu, Prof. Joachim Kapalanga.
Contacts
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Scientific matters:
Prof. Alain Fymat – alain.fymat@fiimas.org
Prof. Joachim Kapalanga – jkapalan@uwo.ca -
General inquiries:
Dr. Daniel Buyinza – dbuyinza@kab.ac.ug
Ms. Patricia Kyomugisha – pkyomugisha@kab.ac.ug -
Abstract submissions: info@sasascience.org
For full conference details, visit: www.sasascience.org/conference
Zoom session links
Day 1 – Friday, 25th April 2025
- Main Plenary Session
https://lut.zoom.us/j/62906973138?pwd=5OsNbHamfvkGbQ2gYGt2mkatdNzJpk.1 - Parallel Session 1 – Biodiversity Conservation
https://lut.zoom.us/j/65844058669?pwd=2fjSadWIW6I5b6HuVmY6uEbqTG0vsF.1 - Parallel Session 2 – Climate Change Solutions
https://lut.zoom.us/j/65299760963?pwd=3ncqWx4cRLugTgIajGiqb1ob1KQZU5.1 - Parallel Session 3 – Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
https://lut.zoom.us/j/63944043138?pwd=YYOa5dhElb25XQLQN41mR05lW60lCV.1 - Parallel Session 4 – Policy Development & Implementation
https://lut.zoom.us/j/61790559361?pwd=sTErn57d8PF43Gfox80aYFtphHbYof.1 - Parallel Session 5 – Agriculture & Food Security
https://lut.zoom.us/j/66852138408?pwd=zSVK3wmPbsd67nmQZwA0YiR2it8Bag.1 - Parallel Session 6 – Community Resilience
https://lut.zoom.us/j/62638305448?pwd=smsAx5cNbGFuGm9bQmDtC7Ifr7V8L9.1
Day 2 – Saturday, 26th April 2025
- Main Plenary Session & Conference Closure
https://lut.zoom.us/j/69070476439?pwd=p9z95ELtc7xI6XAtgKwanG9Z3WbqgU.1 - Parallel Session 2 (Day 2) – Climate Change Solutions
https://lut.zoom.us/j/64155490511?pwd=dZdA6bLPvTvw3nia3STfF4M8JsSnbG.1 - Parallel Session 3 (Day 2) – Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
https://lut.zoom.us/j/68540570939?pwd=sHkPE6GICNawoGy3k0hE49CIbmfap6.1 - Parallel Session 7 – Biodiversity Conservation
https://lut.zoom.us/j/64628674369?pwd=UeyWolgLI2X48lYJvj319MDNansavj.1 - Parallel Session 9 – Research & Innovation
https://lut.zoom.us/j/64425292264?pwd=uIE0BUaxeRfUfESTqzAFkYgB1Iw98H.1 - Parallel Session 10 – Indigenous Knowledge & Development
https://lut.zoom.us/j/66185210462?pwd=XL2k9MQdptJxbDwiTK0TOvQJRbaINS.1