Annual Meeting & Conference
Theme
Reimagining Education: Advancing Equity, Innovation, and Professionalism in Education
This historic first conference brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, and institutions from across Nigeria and around the world to engage in meaningful conversations on the future of education. The event will be hosted in Abuja with both physical and virtual participation options.
Sub-Themes
- Inclusive and Equitable Education Systems
- Technology, AI, and the Future of Teaching
- Climate Education and Sustainability in Schools
- Decolonizing Curriculum and Indigenous Knowledge
- Leadership and Professional Development in Education
- Gender and Equity in Educational Access
- Early Childhood and Foundational Learning
Research, Innovation, and Evidence-based Practice
Keynote Speaker
Prof. [Name Surname]
Global Education Thought Leader
[University or Institution]
“We must not just teach children for the world as it is — but for the world they deserve.”
Panel Speaker & Sessions
- Panel 1: Equity in the Classroom: From Policy to Practice
- Dr. Aisha Bello (University of Jos)
- Prof. Kola Oyekan (Education Policy Advisor)
- Mrs. Judith Eze (School Head, Lagos)
- Panel 2: Innovating Teacher Education: Rethinking Professionalism
- Panel 3: The Role of Educational Research in National Development
(More speakers to be announced)
Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 (Wednesday) |
From 12:00 PM | Arrival & Registration (Venue: NUC Hall) |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Welcome Cocktail & Networking Dinner (For registered participants) | |
| May 7, 2026 (Thursday) |
9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Panel Session I: Equity in Education | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Workshops & Parallel Sessions | |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Exhibition Tour & Institutional Showcase | |
| May 8, 2026 (Friday) |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Panel Sessions II & III (Innovation & Research) |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Annual General Meeting (AGM) (Society Members only) | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch & Networking | |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Closing Keynote & Reflections | |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Launch of Special Journal Issue (KIJER) | |
| From 5:00 PM | Departure of Participants |
Special Issue Publication
All accepted abstracts and selected full papers will be published in the Kontagora International Journal of Educational Research (KIJER) – a peer-reviewed journal of the Federal University of Education.
Submission guidelines and peer review process will follow journal standards.
Special Issue Publication
Venue
National Universities Commission (NUC) Hall
26 Aguiyi Ironsi St, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Hybrid setup with virtual streaming links for international participants.
Hotel Information
Partner Hotels (discount codes available upon request):
- Transcorp Hilton Abuja
- Hawthorn Suites
- Nordic Hotel Abuja
- Bolton White Hotels
Partners & Sponsors
Register / Submit Abstract
(Deadline: March 15, 2026)
A Global Community Advancing Education for All.
