Dear IEEE Members,

We’re excited to share the Call for Papers for IEEE AFRICON 2025, the flagship conference of IEEE Region 8 on the African continent, taking place in South Africa this December.

Venue: Protea Hotel Polokwane Ranch Resort, South Africa
Date: 10–12 December 2025
More info: 2025.ieee-africon.org

Theme: “Reimagine the Future Through the Advancement of Information Technology”

Conference Tracks:

1. Artificial and Computational Intelligence

2. Cloud Computing and Data Analytics

3. Wireless & Antenna Systems, Microwave & Propagation

4. Domain Name Systems

5. Integrated Sensing, Communication, and IoT

6. Electrical Power & Renewable Energy Systems

7. Security in Computing

Submission Categories:

• Full Papers: 6–8 pages

• Short Papers: Up to 4 pages

• Posters / Demos: 2 pages + poster

• Tutorials & Panels: 250-word proposals

• Keynote Abstracts

• Doctoral Consortium Reports: Max 4 pages

• Corporate Exhibitions: Showcase your tech innovations

All submissions will go through a double-blind peer review.
Accepted papers will be included in IEEE Xplore (with ISBN & ISSN).

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline (Extended): 30 June 2025

• Acceptance Notification: 25 September 2025

• Camera-Ready Deadline: 25 October 2025

• Early Bird Registration: 2 November 2025

• Conference: 10–12 December 2025

Submit your paper now:
https://2025.ieee-africon.org/call-for-papers/

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your research on a global platform and network with scholars, innovators, and industry leaders from around the world.

Best regards,
Ale, Abraham A.
Newsletter Editor, IEEE University of Greater Manchester Chapter