Conference format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
Normal registration is open through 30 September for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026, the regional research and education networking conference held 29–30 October in Lilongwe.
Complete conference details
UbuntuNet-Connect 2026 takes place 29–30 October 2026 at the Pearl Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The official normal-registration window runs 1–30 September. Current normal rates are USD 200 for delegates from African institutions and USD 300 for delegates from institutions outside Africa. Registration is completed after the required payment and proof-of-payment workflow. Conference themes span research and education networks, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, open science and digital innovation.
Eligibility requirements
Delegates from universities, research institutions, research and education networks, technology organizations and related communities in Africa and internationally.
Tips for this conference
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Confirm whether you are registering as an attendee, speaker, poster presenter, exhibitor or scholarship/travel-grant applicant because deadlines can differ.
- For abstracts or papers, follow the exact theme, template, word limit, author format and publication rules from the official call.
- If travel is required, check invitation-letter timing, visa processing, accommodation and travel-support deadlines early.
- Review the agenda and speakers in advance and plan the sessions and people most relevant to your goals.
Verification notes
Official UbuntuNet Alliance pages verified the 29–30 October dates, Pearl Convention Centre venue, 1–30 September normal-registration period and USD 200 African-institution / USD 300 other-institution normal rates. The scalar fee is null because rates vary by delegate affiliation.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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