The Swiss Society for African Studies (SGAS/SSEA) and the Association for African Studies in Germany (VAD) will jointly host their biennial conference in Basel, Switzerland, under the theme “African Perspectives on Global Transformations.”
The conference invites scholars from across the world to explore urgent topics such as decolonization, epistemic justice, reparations, climate justice, and planetary health. It aims to highlight how African experiences and knowledge systems contribute to understanding and shaping global change.
Call for Papers: Now open – submit by 11 January 2026
Conference Dates: 26–28 August 2026
Venue: University of Basel (hybrid format)
Organizers: ZASB Research Network Africa, University of Basel
Travel Grants: Available for scholars from low and middle-income countries (application window: February 2026)
Thematic Streams include:
- Decolonial knowledge production and African epistemologies
- Diaspora, cosmopolitanism, and identities
- Politics, governance, and global orders
- Planetary health, technology, and urbanization
- Arts, languages, and cultural expression
This major gathering of African Studies scholars in Europe offers a vital space to exchange ideas, strengthen networks, and contribute to inclusive, interdisciplinary dialogue on Africa’s role in global transformations.
More information and submission details please see the conference’s website.
