Welcome to the East African Community Conference 2025
Call For Papers!
We invite researchers and experts to submit papers for the East African Community Conference (EACCON 2025), focusing on key themes including Agriculture and Food Security, Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion, Trade Facilitation and Economic Integration, and Investment and Private Sector Growth. Selected papers will be presented at the conference and published in the EACCON proceedings. Submit your work to contribute to shaping the future of East Africa.
EACCON 2025
Starts in OCTOBER 2025
Upcoming Event
The East African Community
Conversations Worth Having
EACON is a premier platform for fostering unity, collaboration, and regional integration within the East African Community (EAC).
07 - 08 OCTOBER 2025
Venue: Afisyooni Tent
About EACCON 2025
The East African Community Conference (EACON 2025) is a high level regional platform dedicated to advancing dialogue, policy alignment, and cross sectoral cooperation among EAC member states, development partners, and academic and private sector institutions. EACON 2025 serves as a dynamic space for policy dialogue, academic exchange, investment facilitation, and public-private collaboration. Each edition of the conference builds momentum for stronger institutional linkages, regulatory alignment, and strategic sectoral partnerships across the region.
Conference Theme
"Advancing Productive Sector Cooperation for Socioeconomic Transformation in the East African Community"
The conference will focus on agriculture and food security, digital payments and financial inclusion, and cross-border trade and economic integration. By leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), fintech innovations, and smart trade policies, the discussions will aim to unlock the full potential of regional trade, investment, and policy harmonization.
Sub themes
EACCON 2025 aims to promote deeper regional collaboration that drives inclusive growth, sustainable development, and long-term economic resilience across the Horn of Africa and the broader EAC region.
EACCON 2025 will focus on four major sub themes that are critical to strengthening regional economic cooperation and sustainable development: Smart Agriculture and Climate Resilience, Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion, Trade Facilitation and Economic Integration, and Investment and Private Sector Growth.
Agriculture & Food Security
Digital Payments & Financial Inclusion
Trade Facilitation & Economic Integration
Investment & Private Sector Growth
Important Dates
May 20, 2025
Call for Papers Announcement
July 15, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline
July 30, 2025
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
August 25, 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline
September 5, 2025
Notification of Full Paper Acceptance
October 7–8, 2025
Conference Date
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Facts and Figures
Dates:
October 7-8, 2025
Duration:
2 Days
Participants Expected:
350+ delegates
Countries Represented:
10+ (All EAC member states + observer states and partners)
High-Level Delegations:
100+ Ministers, Directors, CEOs, Managers and others!
Keynote Addresses:
10+ regional and global thought leaders
Panel Discussions:
4 multi-sectoral panels
Academic Presentations:
10+ peer-reviewed research papers
Exhibitors:
15+ regional innovators and SMEs
Matchmaking Sessions:
2+ facilitated investor developer meetings
Languages Supported:
English and Somali (simultaneous interpretation available)
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