Submissions

Submissions

Two types of submissions will be accommodated:

Full paper (competitive paper) for publication in the proceedings of the conference. We have
two outlets for publication:

  1. Publication of the proceedings hosted at the NWU website, with a 2026 publication year;use the attached template.
  2. Publication of the proceedings with Springer Nature, with a 2027 publication year; use the attached template.

NB: Please make your decision at the outset, as the publication templates differ. Accepted papers presented at the conference will be eligible for publication in the Conference Proceedings with an ISBN.

Abstract (Work-in-Progress), 350-500 words, for presentation; not for publication purposes.

 

Important dates

  • Abstract submission for both full paper and work-in-progress: 30 March 2026

  • Abstract feedback: Two weeks after submission or by 15 April 2026.

NB: Delegates may register and pay for the conference once their abstracts have been accepted, which permits attendance and presentation at the conference. However, acceptance
of an abstract does not guarantee publication in the conference proceedings; publication is strictly subject to the successful peer review and acceptance of the full paper.

Full paper submission: 31 May 2026

Full paper feedback: 6 weeks after submission or by 15 July 2026

Early bird registration: 15 June 2026

Full Paper resubmission (revised version) due: 25 July 2026

Final registration: 31 July 2026

Registration: 31 July 2026

Payment due: 15 August 2026

Final paper submission (for publication, with language editing certificate and publishing agreement): 20 September 2026

 

Submission Guidelines

  • A maximum of two papers per participant allowed (2 as author, 2 as co-author, or 1 as author and 1 as co-author)

  • A maximum of one paper per doctoral student.

  • Abstracts/Papers must be submitted on ConfTool.

Submit your abstract

 

Statement on the review process

From the Chair of the Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee, comprising the Scientific Committee Chair, the Chair of the Reviewers Committee, the Track Chairs, and the Reviewers, collectively oversees the peerreview
process, ensuring the quality, rigour, and relevance of all submissions, and guiding the academic content of the conference.

All papers and abstracts undergo a double-blind peer-review process in accordance with DHET subsidy requirements. A list of reviewers, drawn from institutions across the globe, will be
published in the conference proceedings and on the conference website.

Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda
Chair, Scientific Committee