The 16th international conference and general assembly of the Nigerian Young Academy, NYA, is scheduled to hold from 16 to 20 August 2026 at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo Campus, Lagos.
The event will be held in collaboration with LASU.
The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Dr. Abdulmalik Salman for the conference organising committee.
With the theme, “Convergent Research for Global Impact: Integrating Knowledge, Innovation and Policy,” the conference will convene academics, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, and civil society organisations from Nigeria and around the world to examine how interdisciplinary research can address complex societal and global challenges.
The conference aims to showcase cutting-edge research, strengthen collaboration among emerging and established scholars, and promote evidence-based policies that support sustainable development.
It underscores the Nigerian Young Academy’s commitment to advancing research excellence, innovation, and leadership.
The five-day programme will feature keynote and plenary sessions, lead paper presentations, oral and poster presentations, scientific awards, networking opportunities, and a pre-conference workshop on “Building Research Capacity in the AI Era: Grant Writing and Practical Data Analysis Using R.”
Discussions will span a broad range of themes, including sustainable development, public health systems, disease prevention, urban resilience, smart cities, energy systems, environmental policy, human-centred technology, rural development, food security, agribusiness, ethics in convergence science, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in governance, planning, and risk assessment.
The conference keynote address will be delivered by Professor Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health.
Professor Temitope Onuminya, President of the NYA will host the event, while Professor Ibiyemi I. Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor of LASU, will serve as chief host.
Researchers had been invited to submit abstracts of no more than 250 words between 1 March and 14 June 2026, while submissions for poster presentations will remain open until 24 July 2026.
The conference is open to participants from Nigeria and abroad.
According to the chairman of the local organising committee, Associate Professor Abdul-Azeez Adeyemi Anjorin of LASU, the conference provides an important platform for researchers, professionals, and policymakers to exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and develop innovative solutions that can shape the future of research, innovation, and public policy.
Scholars, students, professionals, and stakeholders across academia, government, industry, and civil society are encouraged to participate.
Registration details and additional information are available through the NYA website: https://nigerianyoungacademy.org
The NYA is Nigeria’s foremost interdisciplinary academy for outstanding early-career researchers and professionals.
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