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HUASA annual research conference

The Baobab Conference 2027

African Research and Innovation for a Shared Future

21–22 February 2027 · Mirai Crea, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan

The call for papers is open. Registration not open yet.

Conference Program

The main conference runs over two days, 21–22 February 2027, at Mirai Crea, Hiroshima University. It is preceded by an online opening symposium on 21 November 2026, which introduces the conference and its theme. Joining details for the symposium will be announced on this site.

Optional excursion, 23 February 2027: a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima. The excursion is separate from the conference programme, priced separately and subject to arrangements.

Keynote speakers

To be announced.

Schedule

Provisional. Times and sessions may still change.

Research Presentations & Industry Matchmaking

Day 1 schedule
TimeSession
08:30–09:30Registration / Welcome Coffee
09:30–10:00Opening Ceremony, Chief-Host Address and Keynote Address
10:00–12:00Oral Presentation Session I
12:00–12:40Lunch Break
12:45–14:45Oral Presentation Session II and Poster Session
14:45–15:00Tea/Coffee Break
15:00–16:30Research-to-Industry Matchmaking
16:30–18:00Funding & Career Clinic
18:30+Conference Dinner (opt-in, priced separately)

All times are Japan Standard Time (JST).