 | RIC-2026: Research and Innovation Conference 2026 Kapasa Makasa University Chinsali, Zambia, September 10-11, 2026 |
| Conference web page | https://sites.google.com/view/kmu-conference2026 |
| Abstract registration deadline | August 10, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | August 28, 2026 |
Topics: information and communication technologies (icts) smart agriculture climate resilient systems value addition for economic development application of stem
What is RIC-2026?
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome.
- Full papers: Complete peer-reviewable academic manuscripts that present original, mature findings, with a length of six (6) to thirty (30) pages, a two-column layout, 10-point Times New Roman body text, and APA reference style (or use the template on https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates).
- Posters: A single-paged submission detailing preliminary data, work-in-progress, niche projects or innovations, with heavy graphics, charts or bullet points for quick reading, on A2 or A1.
- Standard exhibition: For standard booths, a physical space or table for commercial networking, brand visibility and lead generation to showcase products and/or services
List of Topics
Topic 1: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Networking infrastructure
- Internet of Things (IoTs)
- Information systems
- Robotics
- Automated systems
- Innovative systems and practices in Libraries
Topic 2: Smart agriculture and Climate-resilient systems
- Climate adaptation strategies
- Agricultural Smart Technologies
- Soil Science
- Crop Production
- Livestock Management
- Environmental Management
Topic 3: Value addition for economic development
- Entrepreneurship
- Animal Husbandry and Poultry
- Agriculture
- Agroforestry
- Aquaculture investment and financing
- Freshwater Aquaculture
- Feed, Nutrition and Physiology
- Post-Harvest and processing
Topic 4: Application of STEM for sustainable development
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Food Quality and Safety
- Renewable Energies
- Case Studies
Publication
RIC-2026 proceedings will be published in SAGE, Taylor & Francis and Wiley journals
Venue
The conference will be held at Kapasa Makasa University, Chinsali, Muchinga Province, Zambia.
For more details, visit: https://sites.google.com/views/kmu-conference2026
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to:
- jephter.pelekamoyo@kmu.ac.zm
- sarahngandwe3@gmail.com
- bwalya.mutale.writer@gmail.com