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Now Accepting Submissions · AICTTRA 2026

19th International
Multi-Conference on
ICT Applications

A premier multidisciplinary platform where researchers, educationalists, policy-makers, and industry leaders converge to exchange transformative ideas in Africa's digital landscape.

Date
Oct 27–29, 2026
Venue
OAU, Ile-Ife
Submission
Sep 18, 2026
Established
2005
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About the Conference

Africa's Premier ICT Research Crossroads

The Application of Information and Communication Technologies to Teaching, Research, and Administration (AICTTRA) Conference is a premier annual international conference hosted by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Organized in strategic collaboration with the Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) and the OAU ICT-Driven Knowledge Park (OAK-Park) — a World Bank-supported initiative — AICTTRA serves as a multidisciplinary crossroads where experts converge to exchange transformative ideas and practical experiences across the digital landscape.

Special Feature · AICTTRA'26

Exploring the Potentials of Artificial Intelligence in Delivering Quality Learning and Education in Africa.

🏛️ Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
🌍 Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE)
🏢 World Bank — Supported Initiative
Our Core Pillars
01Teaching & Learning📚
  • Modern Pedagogy: Advanced E-Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE).
  • AI in Education: Leveraging AI for personalized learning and automated assessment.
  • Hybrid Models: Integrating synchronous and asynchronous learning in resource-constrained environments.
02Research & Innovation🔬
  • Data Science: Big Data analytics and Cloud Computing for academic and industrial breakthroughs.
  • Frugal Innovation: High-tech solutions using locally available resources to ensure sustainability.
  • Collaborative Tools: Digital repositories and global research networks to enhance scholarly output.
03Administration & Governance🏛️
  • Smart Campus/Office: Digitalization of Registry, Bursary, and Inventory management systems.
  • E-Library & Resource Management: Digital archiving and open-access retrieval systems.
  • Digital Health & Governance: Paperless workflows and enhanced e-Health frameworks for community wellbeing.
The AICTTRA Journey

Two Decades of Digital Excellence

AICTTRA was established in 2005 at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as a proactive response to the global ICT revolution. Launched with strategic funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, its early focus was the modernization of academic and administrative workflows.

In 2015, AICTTRA became a cornerstone of the ACE OAK-PARK — a World Bank initiative — which elevated the conference from a national academic gathering into a West African regional knowledge hub for digital development and human capacity building.

What began as a singular focused meeting has matured into a sophisticated Multi-Conference ecosystem, with concurrent specialized tracks in Cybersecurity, ICT4D, Big Data, and e-Health.

Past Collaborative Venues
2010University of Jos — Expanding the ICT dialogue to the North-Central region.
2011–12National Defence College, Abuja — Bridging academic ICT research with national security informatics.
2013Kwara State University, Malete — Driving grassroots digital adoption across state institutions.
2005 – 2014
Foundations & Vision
Established at OAU with Carnegie Corporation support, the early years focused on transforming traditional university processes into tech-driven systems and fostering a national ICT dialogue across Nigerian institutions.
2015 – Present
The Global Pivot
Integration with the World Bank's ACE OAK-PARK initiative transformed AICTTRA into a regional powerhouse — a Knowledge Hub designed to drive digital development and human capacity building across the West African sub-region.
October 2026
19th Edition · Great Ife
Returning to Ile-Ife with a special focus on AI in Education. The 19th edition continues the tradition of bringing together the brightest minds in ICT, academia, industry, and policy across Africa and beyond.
Why Attend

What AICTTRA Offers You

💡
Knowledge Exchange
Gain insights from peer-reviewed presentations and keynote addresses delivered by global ICT experts and thought leaders.
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Networking
Build meaningful partnerships between academia and the private sector, bridging the classic “town and gown” divide.
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Hands-on Experience
Witness live demonstrations of emerging technologies including Robotics, Cybersecurity tools, and Blockchain applications.
🎓
Professional Development
Enhance your technical competency through specialized pre-conference workshops and certification tracks.
Call for Papers

Topics of Interest

Novel research in all practical areas of the sub-themes is welcome. Submissions from academia, government, and industry are encouraged.

🌍
ICT for Development
📚
E-learning, e-Education & e-Library
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Cybersecurity, Cyber-Physical Systems & Network Security
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Cloud and Mobile Computing
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Software Engineering & Information Systems
🏙️
Smart Cities & Smart Energy
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Computer Science & Engineering Education
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Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Big Data Analytics
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Health Informatics & Biomedical Image Processing
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Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems & Internet of Things
Mark Your Calendar

Important Dates

Authors are advised to observe all deadlines strictly.

01
Paper Submission Deadline
September 18, 2026
Anywhere on Earth (AoE)
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Early Registration Deadline
September 25, 2026
03
Acceptance Notification to Authors
October 9, 2026
04
Camera-Ready Submission Deadline
October 16, 2026
AICTTRA'26 Conference
October 25–29, 2026
Main Conference Hall, ACE OAK-Park, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Submission Guidelines

Submit Your Research

We invite authors to submit original and unpublished work as full papers (4–8 pages) or extended abstracts (1–2 pages). Accepted full papers will be presented at the conference; extended abstracts as A1-size posters.

All submissions must follow IEEE formatting instructions and be submitted electronically in MS Word (.doc) format. Maximum acceptable plagiarism similarity index is 15%.

Outstanding papers will be considered for extended publication in the Ife Journal of Information and Communication Technology. All accepted papers will be included in the AICTTRA'26 conference proceedings.

A Zoom presentation option is available for remote participants, but physical attendance is strongly encouraged.

Registration Fees

Normal Registration₦50,000
Student Registration₦18,750
International Participants$200
International Students$65
Bank Transfer Details
A/C No: 1140267486
AICTTRA CONFERENCE · Polaris Bank
Payment confirmation issues? Contact: rudo@oauife.edu.ng · Call: 0803-510-2875
Showcase Your Work

Exhibition & Product Presentation

Limited spaces are available for companies and individuals wishing to exhibit products and services during the conference at affordable rates. Exhibitors are given 10–20 minutes of spotlight presentation time during sessions.

Sponsors and donors are warmly welcomed, with special recognition and honour for those who generously support the conference.

Rates available upon request. Contact any organizing committee member to secure your space.

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Spotlight Presentation10–20 minute dedicated presentation during conference sessions
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Special RecognitionGenerous sponsors receive special recognition and befitting honour
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Media CoverageExposure via print and electronic media platforms
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Full Logistics PackageConference bags, feeding, accommodation, transportation & proceedings
Organizing Committee

Meet the Team

The conference is governed by seasoned academics and industry veterans who have led the ICT revolution in Nigeria.

01 · Centre Leader
Prof. G. A. Aderounmu
Africa Centre of Excellence, OAK Park, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
02 · National Coordinator
Prof. E. R. Adagunodo
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
03 · Committee Member
Prof. B. O. Akinyemi
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
bakinyemi@oauife.edu.ng0913-882-5881 · 0905-300-7111
04 · Committee Member
Prof. A. Oluwaranti
Director, Linkages & Partnership Office, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
05 · Committee Member
Prof. R. N. Ikono
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
rdoko@oauife.edu.ng0803-510-2875
06 · Committee Member
Prof. E. A. Olajubu
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Get in Touch

General Enquiries

🌐 Conference Website

www.aicttra.oauife.edu.ng

For hotel reservations, general inquiries, power hours, openings, and receptions, visit the official website.

0913-882-58810803-657-4935

📍 Conference Venue

Main Conference Hall
Africa Centre of Excellence
OAU ICT-Driven Knowledge Park
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

📄 Paper Submissions

loicacttra@oauife.edu.ng

Submit full papers (4–8 pages) or extended abstracts (1–2 pages) in IEEE format as .doc files.

💼 Sponsorship & Exhibition

For sponsorship, exhibition, and attendance enquiries, please reach out to any member of the Organizing Committee.

eradagunodo@oauife.edu.ng
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$200
Non-Nigerian participants
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