2026 Africentric Education Conference

May 28–29, 2026 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

“We Rise Together: Ubuntu and Africentric Approaches to Lifelong Learning in Community Creating Systemic Change as a Global Movement”

Conference Keynote Speaker

We are honoured to welcome our keynote speaker(s), whose work reflects global Africentric thought, educational justice, and community transformation

Nestled on the Atlantic coast, Mount Saint Vincent University provides a meaningful setting for global conversations on Africentric education, justice, and transformation.

Supporting Subheading

Conference Milestone Timeline

February 20, 2026

Submission deadline (Abstracts & Presentation/Workshop/Cultural Proposals)

February 27, 2026

Abstract acceptance notifications

February 28, 2026

Presentation/Workshop/Cultural proposal notifications

The Ubuntu Research Exchange: Learn, Lead, and Transform Together

Hosted by the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) in collaboration with the University of Venda and the University of Pretoria (South Africa), the 2026 Africentric Education Conference invites scholars, researchers, policy makers, educators, and community leaders to engage in transformative dialogue and knowledge exchange grounded in Ubuntu and Africentric philosophies.

This interdisciplinary gathering embraces Africentric perspectives across education, health and wellness (physical, emotional, and mental), the human and social sciences, community development, and lifelong learning—reflecting the holistic nature of education and community wellbeing within Africentric thought

Venue & Programme

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dates: May 28–29, 2026
Full venue details and the programme will be published as they are finalized. Check back soon for updates.

Your Submission Journey: Key Dates

Submission Deadline: Feb 20, 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: Feb 27, 2026
Presentation/Workshop/Cultural Proposal Notification: February 28, 2026