Continental Conference on STEM: “Transforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Africa”

26 November 2024 – 28 November 2024
In-person

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Building on the African Union's 2024 theme, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century", UNESCO and the African Union Commission (AUC), and key continental organizations are co-organizing this three-day conference to forge a continent-wide strategic partnership to build a transformative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) ecosystem. 

This conference aims to identify the root causes of challenges hindering STEM education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Africa, and to develop effective strategies to overcome them and unlock the continent's development potential.  

More information

Read the concept note and practical information, or register for the event using the following link - Continental conference on transforming science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Africa | UNESCO