1st Edition · 2026

ASUP ATAPoly
International Conference
2026

“Knowledge Without Borders: Research, Policy and Development in a Changing World”

The ASUP ATAPoly International Conference 2026 brings together scholars from across disciplines to share rigorous research, debate policy and build lasting academic collaboration.

Venue

Garu Conference Centre, Gombe, Nigeria

Paper deadline

15 May 2026

Conference dates

12–14 August 2026

Attendee fee

Free

Registration still required

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Participant registration

Peer

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Academic community

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Conference edition

2026

Current programme

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Edition · 2026

About the conference

About the Conference

The ASUP ATAPoly International Conference 2026 is the annual scholarly meeting of the ASUP ATAPoly International. It convenes academics, researchers, policy makers and practitioners for three days of peer-reviewed presentations, keynote lectures and structured networking.

All accepted papers undergo formal editorial screening and peer review before presentation, and selected papers are considered for publication in the ASUP ATAPoly International.

  • Advance interdisciplinary scholarship of international standard.
  • Create a platform for early-career researchers to present their work.
  • Strengthen the link between academic research and public policy.
  • Build durable research networks across institutions and countries.

Take part

Two ways to join the conference

Attend as a participant, or present your research to the conference.

Attend as a participant

Free per attendee

  • No account needed
  • Pay securely online with Paystack
  • Printable QR card for quick check-in
  • Certificate after attendance

Present a paper

₦25,000 processing fee at submission

  • Upload your paper (PDF or Word)
  • Peer review with written feedback
  • Track progress on your dashboard
  • Conference fee by category after acceptance

Call for papers

Call for Papers

We invite original, unpublished research papers addressing the conference theme and its sub-themes.

Conference tracks

Interdisciplinary research

Policy and development

Technology and innovation

Education and society

Health and wellbeing

Environment and sustainability

Speakers

Voices shaping the conversation

Keynotes, invited guests and research presenters contribute distinct perspectives.

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Keynote speakers will be announced by the conference secretariat.

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Invited chairs and panellists will be published with the programme.

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Accepted presenters join the conference's interdisciplinary exchange.

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Conference programme

A focused scholarly programme

Plenaries, research presentations and structured opportunities to exchange ideas.

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Registration and welcome

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Opening plenary and keynote lectures

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Research presentations and panel sessions

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Closing session and next steps

Registration options

Conference side event

Practical workshop programme

Focused learning and small-group exchange alongside the main conference.

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Plan your visit

Accommodation & travel

Venue directions, local travel guidance and delegate accommodation information.

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Plan ahead

Important dates

Every registration, submission and review milestone in one place.

  1. 15 January 2026

    Registration opens

    Passed

  2. 15 January 2026

    Paper submission opens

    Passed

  3. 15 May 2026

    Paper submission deadline

    Passed

  4. 15 June 2026

    Review closes

    Passed

  5. 25 June 2026

    Acceptance notification

    Passed

  6. 30 June 2026

    Registration closes

    Passed

  7. 10 July 2026

    Revised papers due

    Passed

  8. 12 August 2026

    Conference opens

    Passed

Venue & directions

Garu Conference Centre

1 University Road, Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

A purpose-built academic conference venue with plenary hall, breakout rooms and hybrid presentation facilities.

Sponsors & partners

Support the conference community

Partnership opportunities are open to universities, professional bodies, publishers and organisations supporting research.

Become a Sponsor

Join us in Gombe

Reserve your place at the 2026 conference

Questions? Write to conference@garujournal.org