Call for Papers

The 2025 IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regional Summit (CTUS-EMEA) will be held for the first time in Nigeria at Baze University, Abuja, on November 27-28. Under the theme "Bridging Digital Frontiers: African Solutions for Universal Connectivity," this pivotal summit to catalyze inclusive digital growth across the continent. The program features five core tracks: Infrastructure and Technologies, Policy, Regulation, and Financing, Rural and Community-Centric Innovations, Digital Transformation for Sectors such as eHealth and Agriculture, and Regional Cooperation for Cross-Border Initiatives. CTU Africa 25 is a premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share groundbreaking solutions and forge collaborations that will finally connect the unconnected and drive Africa’s digital future.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

·       Track 1: Infrastructure and Technologies for Universal Connectivity

o   Assessing digital and connectivity divides

o   Policies to bridge connectivity divides

o   Advancing digital access for all

·       Track 2: Policy, Regulation, and Sustainable Financing

o   Mobile network and spectrum sharing

o   Regulatory frameworks for infrastructure sharing

o   Financing options for universal connectivity access

·       Track 3: Rural and Community-Centric Connectivity Innovations

o   Digital infrastructure for inclusion

o   Cross-community collaboration

o   Digital awareness for bridging the rural-urban gap

·       Track 4: Digital Transformation: Smart Cities, Education, eHealth, Agriculture

o   Smart cities enabling massive connectivity

o   Digital education for the underserved and remote areas

o   Reliable connectivity for eHealth advancement

o   Connectivity for boosting agricultural productivity

·       Track 5: Regional Cooperation: One Africa Network and Cross-Border Initiatives

o   Rural connectivity for a balanced society

o   Connectivity for secure and peaceful coexistence

o   Examining African cross-border policy networks

·       Track 6: Sustainable Power & Energy for Connected Communities

o   Renewable Energy for Digital Infrastructure

o   Energy-efficient Networking & ICT Devices

o   Smart Microgrid Solutions for Connected Communities

·       Track 7: People, Policy, and Sustainability

o   Sustainable Environments and Responsible Engineering

o   Governance, Policy, and Legal Frameworks for Inclusive Connectivity

o   Human Capital Development and Capacity Building for the Future

·       Track 8: Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Critical Infrastructure

o   Securing Digital Infrastructure

o   Critical National Infrastructure Protection

o   Data Protection, Compliance, and Open Governance

IMPORTANT DATES

GUIDE TO AUTHORS

Two types of paper submissions will be accepted:

1.     Scientific research papers (Full Papers)- mature results or completed research work  and should not exceed eight (8) pages.

2.     Industry  reports or in-depth case studies – interim results, experiences, and perspectives, mainly for practitioners, and should be up to 3 pages in length, including a short reference section. Papers that meet IEEE standards, with SI not exceeding 20%, will be published in IEEE Xplore.

REVIEW PROCESS

• All submissions will be peer-reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
• Criteria for evaluation include originality, technical contribution, clarity, and relevance to the conference themes.
• Accepted papers must be presented at the conference. No-show papers will not be submitted to IEEE Xplore.

PLAGIARISM, AI AND ETHICS

• Submissions must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another conference or journal.
• All papers will be checked for plagiarism using IEEE CrossCheck (iThenticate). Papers with a similarity index above 30% may be rejected without review.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring proper citation of prior work.

REGISTRATION AND PRESENTATION

• At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference at the author registration rate.
• Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library (subject to IEEE quality review).

BENEFITS OF PUBLISHING WITH IEEE

·       IEEE’s reputation as the largest professional organization.

·       Optimized visibility with major abstracting and indexing providers.

·       Peer review from experts ensures strong and credible research.

·       IEEE publications are trusted sources for researchers in corporations, academia, and government.

PAPER TEMPLATE
All submissions must follow the IEEE conference template, which can be accessed via this link.

LINK TO PAPER SUBMISSION PLATFORM

Authors are encouraged to submit their papers via EasyChair https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ieeectuafrica25.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For submission inquiries, please contact:

1.     General Chair, Chukwuemeka Gerald Okafor, Email: chucks@ieee.org

2.     Technical Program Committee Chair Engr. Prof. Nasir Faruk, Department of Information technology, Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa.  Email: faruk.n@slu.edu.ng

3.     Publication Chair, Engr. Agbotiname Lucky Imoize, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Email:  aimoize@unilag.edu.ng

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIRS

·       Local Organizing Committee - Nneoma Ofodile

·       Registration Committee – Dr. Ezekiel Nnamere Aneke

·       Finance Committee - Josephine Chimeziri Nwoko

·       Publicity Committee - Dr. Akinbo Adebunmi

·       Sponsorship and Partnership Committee- Engr. Azuka Jude Ofogu