🎉 75th Anniversary of CSRS — 1951-2026
As part of its 75th anniversary, CSRS is organizing an international conference on the theme "Scientific Research and Public-Private Partnerships: Catalysts for Sustainable Development and Well-being in Sub-Saharan Africa".
The event will bring together in Abidjan, over 3 days (September 22-24, 2026), nearly 200 national and international participants: researchers, university institutions, ministers and public decision-makers, donors, NGOs and UN agencies, private sector, and media.
On the program: plenary conferences, high-level panels, thematic workshops, institutional exhibition, and 75th anniversary gala evening. Exceptional visibility for partners associated with this emblematic event.
📄 Abstract Submission
Abstract submission is done via the following link:
📅 Opening date: from June 25, 2026
⏰ Submission deadline: July 25, 2026
💰 Fee Schedule (Amounts in CFA Francs)
Registration fees for the 2026 International Conference are set according to the participant category and the mode of participation chosen. Preferential rates (Early Bird) are granted to participants registering before July 25, 2026.
In-person participation will take place at the CGECI Headquarters in Abidjan-Plateau.
| Participant Category | In-person (Before 25/07/2026) |
In-person (After 25/07/2026) |
Online (Zoom) (Before 25/07/2026) |
Online (Zoom) (After 25/07/2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Researchers and practitioners from the North | 100,000 | 125,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Researchers and practitioners from the South | 50,000 | 75,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Students from the North | 40,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Students from the South | 30,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
📋 Conditions of Participation
- In-person participation is mandatory for participants based in Côte d'Ivoire.
- It is strongly recommended for other participants.
- Remote participation (via Zoom) is an option offered exclusively to participants based outside Côte d'Ivoire.