All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Revisiting the African Diaspora
  This track explores the historical and contemporary narratives of the African diaspora, focusing on the complexities of identity formation and cultural exchange. Scholars are invited to examine the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and their implications for modern diasporic communities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 02 – Transatlantic Connections: Trade and Migration
  This session investigates the multifaceted relationships between Africa and the Americas through trade and migration patterns. Papers will analyze how these connections have shaped social, economic, and cultural landscapes across the Atlantic. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Track 03 – Cultural Resistance in the Diaspora
  This track highlights the role of cultural practices as forms of resistance within the African diaspora. Participants are encouraged to discuss various expressions of cultural identity and their significance in challenging dominant narratives. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 04 – Pan-Africanism and Global Solidarity
  This session focuses on the evolution of Pan-Africanism and its impact on global social movements. Contributions will explore how Pan-African ideals have fostered solidarity among African and diasporic communities worldwide. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 05 – Postcolonial Memory and Identity
  This track examines the interplay between postcolonial memory and identity within African diasporic contexts. Scholars are invited to analyze how historical narratives shape contemporary identities and collective memories. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 06 – The Black Atlantic: Race and Identity
  This session delves into the concept of the Black Atlantic as a space of cultural exchange and identity formation. Papers will investigate the intersections of race, culture, and identity within this transnational framework. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 07 – Heritage Studies and Diaspora Narratives
  This track focuses on the significance of heritage studies in understanding the narratives of the African diaspora. Participants are encouraged to explore how heritage influences identity and community cohesion among diasporic populations. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 08 – Literature of the African Diaspora
  This session invites discussions on the literary contributions of African diaspora writers and their reflections on identity, migration, and cultural exchange. Papers should consider how literature serves as a medium for expressing diasporic experiences. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 09 – Collective Memory and Social Movements
  This track investigates the role of collective memory in shaping social movements within the African diaspora. Contributions will focus on how shared histories and experiences mobilize communities for social change. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 10 – Global South Connections: A Comparative Perspective
  This session aims to explore the connections between African diasporic communities and other Global South regions. Scholars are encouraged to analyze comparative frameworks that highlight shared struggles and solidarities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 11 – Cultural Exchange and Identity Formation
  This track examines the dynamics of cultural exchange between Africa and its diaspora, focusing on how these interactions influence identity formation. Papers will explore the role of art, music, and traditions in shaping diasporic identities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 4
  Quality Education
• SDG 8
  Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 9
  Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11
  Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17
  Partnerships for the Goals