Call for papers
The premier conference on computing research and innovation across Africa. ICAC 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders.
Double-blind peer review, with 3 reviews per paper.
- Full Paper
- Short Paper
- Poster
- Abstract Only
Tracks and topics
01Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- AI for Social Good
02Cybersecurity
- Threat Detection
- Malware Analysis
- Security Auditing
03Human-Computer Interaction
- User Experience Design
- Accessibility
- Interaction Design
Important dates
- Call opens30 Sep 2026Done
- Registration closes29 Nov 2026, 01:00 WATIn 25 days
- Abstract submission closes29 Dec 2026, 01:00 WATIn 55 days
- Full paper due28 Jan 2027, 01:00 WATIn 85 days
- Author notification29 Mar 2027, 01:00 WATIn 145 days
- Camera-ready due28 Apr 2027, 01:00 WATIn 175 days
- Conference28–31 May 2027In 205 days
Fees
FOR AUTHORS
Abstract feePaid when you submit₦5,000
Publication chargePaid once a paper is accepted₦30,000
REGISTRATION
StudentDiscounted rate for full-time students with valid ID₦40,000
AcademicFor researchers and university faculty members₦120,000
Industry ProfessionalFor industry practitioners and professionals₦240,000
Virtual AttendeeRemote participation with full access to online sessions₦56,000
Paid online in naira. Receipts are emailed to you.
How to submit
- 1Create an accountOr log in if you already use ReviewChair.
- 2Submit your abstractAdd co-authors; each confirms by email.
- 3Pay the abstract feeScreening starts once it is paid.
- 4Upload the full paperWhen invited, as a PDF up to 10 MB.
Submission guidelines
Full papers: up to 10 pages; short papers: up to 6 pages (IEEE double-column format, references excluded). Submissions must be anonymised for double-blind review.