3rd Howard University African Indigenous Knowledge and Languages Conference 2027

The 3rd Howard University African Indigenous Knowledge and Languages (AIKAL) Conference is a virtual conference planned for 19–20 February 2027, exploring African Indigenous knowledge, languages, communities and youth empowerment in the digital era. It invites researchers, educators, practitioners and students to present individual papers or panels across sub-themes such as Indigenous languages, knowledge transmission, education, and digital technologies. Accepted abstracts and panels will be organized into sessions, with opportunities for publication in an edited volume.

Opportunity to present research or practice, potential publication in an edited volume, and virtual conference participation.

Scholars, students, educators, Indigenous knowledge holders, practitioners and other eligible contributors may submit paper or panel proposals.

Submit a paper or panel proposal via the designated online submission/application form.