CALL FOR PAPERS - EXTENDED DEADLINE
IEEE AFRICON 2025
Theme: Reimagine the Future Through the Advancement of Information Technology
Venue: Protea Hotel Polokwane Ranch Resort, South Africa
Date: December, 10-12, 2025 

https://2025.ieee-africon.org/

IEEE AFRICON is the IEEE Region 8 flagship conference on the African continent. 

IEEE AFRICON 2025 will provide a platform for academia and industry professionals from all over the world to share ideas and present their latest research findings. The platform also enables professionals to network and discuss possible collaborations.

• Track 1: Artificial and Computational Intelligence
• Track 2: Cloud Computing and Data Analytics
• Track 3: Wireless Communication Systems, Antenna Systems, Microwave Systems and Propagation Models
• Track 4: Domain Name Systems
• Track 5: Integrated Sensing & Communication and IoT
• Track 6: Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Renewable Energy Technologies, Distributed Generation and Power Quality
• Track 7: Security In Computing

The Conference contributions

• Full Papers – Comprising research papers of 6 to 8 pages (maximum 5,000 words).
• Short Papers – work-in-progress reports or new developments with up to 4 pages (maximum 2,500 words).
• Posters / Demonstrations – These contain implementation information or work-in progress and have two pages at maximum (1,250 words) besides the poster itself (or demonstration) that will be exposed at the conference.
• Tutorials – by scholars or company representatives. A proposal of a maximum of 250 words is expected.
• Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be held. A proposal of a maximum of 250 words is expected.
• Keynote Speeches – Comprising contributions from distinguished scholars and industry experts. An abstract will be included in the conference proceedings.
• Doctoral Consortium – A Doctoral Consortium will meet in groups with related research interests to discuss ongoing work. Reports for PhD work should be a maximum of 4 pages (2,500 words).
• Corporate Exhibitions – Organisations have an opportunity to present state-of-the-art ICT developments and applications in the industry, appraise the audience on future trends to look out for, and through an exhibit booth to showcase their products and services such as ICT infrastructure (hardware, software), tools and services. 

Review Process: Papers will be subjected to double-blind peer review.
Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Explore that have ISBN and ISSN numbers.

 IMPORTANT DATES

Paper Submission Deadline :    31 July, 2025 (Extended)
Acceptance Notification :           25 September, 2025
Camera ready:                                  25 October 2025
Early Bird Registration:                  02 November 2025
Regular registration:                       02 December 2025
Conference Date :                          10 – 12 November, 2025

Click here to submit your paper

See website for the CfP and more details : https://2025.ieee-africon.org/call-for-papers/