Subthemes:

  1. Transformative Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning Systems
  2. Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and Inclusive Economic Growth
  3. Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science for Development
  4. Climate Action, Green Transitions, and Environmental Sustainability
  5. Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, Health, and Human Well-Being
  6. Governance, Public Policy, Institutional Strengthening, and Social Inclusion
  7. Technical and Vocational Education, Industry Linkages, and Future of Work
  8. Culture, Communication, Creative Industries, and Knowledge Systems

🎓 Lead Paper Presenters

1. Prince Edem Dzakpasu, PhD

Institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
🌍 Country: Ghana
👤 Gender: M
🏅 Status: Lead Paper Presenter
📌 Theme: Transformative Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning Systems

2. Professor Esther F. Fomsi

Institution: University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
🌍 Country: Nigeria
👤 Gender: F
🏅 Status: Lead Paper Presenter
📌 Theme: Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and Inclusive Economic Growth

3. Kindson Munonye, PhD

Institution: Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary / DPAnalytics Solutions LLC, USA
🌍 Country: Hungary / USA
👤 Gender: M
🏅 Status: Lead Paper Presenter
📌 Theme: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science for Development

4. Professor Mina Margaret Ogbanga

Institution: Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
🌍 Country: Nigeria
👤 Gender: F
🏅 Status: Lead Paper Presenter
📌 Theme: Governance, Public Policy, Institutional Strengthening, and Social Inclusion

5. Maruf Sanni, PhD

Institution: NACETEM, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
🌍 Country: Nigeria
👤 Gender: M
🏅 Status: Lead Paper Presenter
📌 Theme: Technical and Vocational Education, Industry Linkages, and Future of Work

6. Juliet Nwenenne Elikwu, PhD

Institution: Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
🌍 Country: Nigeria
🏅 Status: Lead Paper Presenter
📌 Theme: Culture, Communication, Creative Industries, and Knowledge Systems

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🎓 Prince Edem Dzakpasu, PhD

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Theme: Transformative Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning Systems
🌍 Ghana | 🏅 Lead Paper Presenter

🎓 Professor Esther F. Fomsi

University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
Theme: Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and Inclusive Economic Growth
🌍 Nigeria | 🏅 Lead Paper Presenter

🎓 Kindson Munonye, PhD

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary / DPAnalytics Solutions LLC, USA
Theme: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science for Development
🌍 Hungary / USA | 🏅 Lead Paper Presenter

🎓 Professor Mina Margaret Ogbanga

Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Theme: Governance, Public Policy, Institutional Strengthening, and Social Inclusion
🌍 Nigeria | 🏅 Lead Paper Presenter

🎓 Maruf Sanni, PhD

NACETEM, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Theme: Technical and Vocational Education, Industry Linkages, and Future of Work
🌍 Nigeria | 🏅 Lead Paper Presenter

🎓 Juliet Nwenenne Elikwu, PhD

Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Theme: Culture, Communication, Creative Industries, and Knowledge Systems
🌍 Nigeria | 🏅 Lead Paper Presenter

📄 Call for Academic Papers

Researchers, lecturers, postgraduate students, professionals, and scholars are invited to submit academic papers that align with the conference theme and sub-themes.

Accepted papers will be presented during the conference and considered for publication in the conference proceedings.

This provides participants with:

Recognised academic output
Wider research visibility
Opportunity to contribute to knowledge
Support for development, policy, industry, and practical problem-solving

Submit your paper and be part of a conference committed to turning research, innovation, and ideas into real impact.

👥 Student and Emerging Researcher Engagement

ICERID 2026 creates a professional space for students and emerging researchers to learn, participate, present, and grow through mentorship, academic exposure, and innovation-driven engagement.

Students will have opportunities to connect with:

Academics
Innovators
Entrepreneurs
Industry professionals
Research mentors

Through these connections, young participants will be guided to:

📌 Develop stronger ideas
📌 Improve research quality
📌 Understand innovation more clearly
📌 Translate knowledge into practical solutions
📌 Move from learning to meaningful contribution

The goal is to help students and emerging scholars become more than observers. ICERID 2026 gives them a platform to participate, contribute, and grow into the next generation of researchers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

💡 Innovation and Exhibition Showcase

ICERID 2026 is not only for academic paper presentations. It is also a professional platform for showcasing innovative ideas, prototypes, products, services, technologies, digital platforms, community solutions, and practical problem-solving initiatives.

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their ideas before:

Academics
Industry leaders
Investors
Development partners
Innovation stakeholders
Policy and institutional actors

Through the exhibition platform, selected innovations may receive:

📌 Expert feedback
📌 Visibility and recognition
📌 Publication support
📌 Professional blog feature opportunities
📌 Partnership and networking access
📌 Possible pathways toward funding, commercialization, or further development

ICERID 2026 provides a bridge between ideas and impact by giving innovators a credible space to present practical solutions that can support development, industry growth, community transformation, and sustainable problem-solving.

🤝 Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities

ICERID 2026 welcomes companies, institutions, government agencies, NGOs, development organizations, innovation hubs, and industry leaders who are committed to supporting research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

Partners will gain valuable opportunities for:

Institutional visibility
Brand recognition
Access to researchers and innovators
Speaking and mentorship opportunities
Strategic networking with development stakeholders
Connection with ideas, projects, and innovations that can create real impact

Partnership with ICERID 2026 goes beyond ordinary sponsorship. It is an opportunity to:

📌 Support practical solutions
📌 Build institutional goodwill
📌 Strengthen visibility within academic and innovation communities
📌 Contribute to sustainable development
📌 Participate in a credible research-to-impact ecosystem

ICERID 2026 offers partners a platform to move from visibility to meaningful contribution by supporting ideas, people, and innovations capable of shaping education, industry, policy, enterprise, and community development.

Exhibitors

2026

Key Note

Speakers

Dr. Wadzani Dauda Palnam

He is a researcher, an assiocate professor, academic mentor, and life coach, currently a Faculty Member at the Federal University, Gashua, Nigeria. He has authored over 150 scholarly publications, reflecting a sustained contribution to scientific research, academic development, and knowledge dissemination.

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International

Presenters
Dr. Kirti Verma 

Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Mathematics, Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Sciences, Jabalpur. M.P. INDIA Lead Paper Presenter (4)– Climate Action, Green Transitions, and Environmental Sustainability Dr. Kirti Verma has demonstrated significant research productivity and academic leadership from 2024 to the present. She has contributed to high-impact research in…

Kindson Munonye, PhD

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, HUNGARY,  and DPAnalytics Solutions LLC, Houston, TX, USA Lead Paper Presenter (3)– Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science for Development Dr. Kindson Munonye is a distinguished scholar and industry practitioner in the fields of software engineering, data science, and machine learning.

Prince Edem Dzakpasu, PhD

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,  Kumasi, GHANA Lead Paper Presenter (1)– Transformative Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning Systems Dr. Prince Edem Dzakpasu is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Educational Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, and serves as the Assessment Coordinator…

Presenters

Lead Paper's
Dr. Juliet Nwenenne Elikwu

Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, NIGERIA Lead Paper Presenter (8)– Culture, Communication, Creative Industries, and Knowledge Systems Dr. Juliet Nwenenne Elikwu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria.

Maruf Sanni, PhD

National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM),   Ile ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Lead Paper Presenter (7)– Technical and Vocational Education, Industry Linkages, and Future of Work Dr. Maruf Sanni is a researcher in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) management, currently serving as Deputy Director of Research at the National Centre for…

Professor Mina Margaret Ogbanga

Rivers State University,  Port Harcourt, Nigeria Lead Paper Presenter (6)– Governance, Public Policy, Institutional Strengthening, and Social Inclusion Professor Mina Margret Ogbanga is a trailblazing scholar, a Licensed Social Worker, and a practitioner widely recognized as the first Professor of Social Work and Environmental Sustainability globally. A Ph.D. holder in…

Professor Esther F. Fomsi

Lead Paper Presenter (2)– Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and Inclusive Economic Growth Esther F. Fomsi is a Professor of Educational Technology at the Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She majors in Instructional Design and Technology with special interest in the application of Artificial Intelligence…

Host Information

Below

Directorate of Research and Development:

Ignatius Ajuru University,Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. 
Email: icerid@iaue.edu.ng
Phone: +2348037236497
Media Unit:
Phone: +2349114574811 (WhatsApp)
LOC Chairperson: +2348137719324
LOC Secretary: +2349060487430

Dates

  1. Date of Abstract Submission: 1st June, 2026
  2. Date of Submission of Full Articles: 23rd June, 2026
  3. Conference Date: 23rd June, 2026
  4. Exhibitors Booking Deadline: 1st June, 2026

Professor Nduka Wonu is an accomplished scholar, researcher, and academic leader in the fields of Mathematics Education and Applied Statistics. He is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where he also serves as the Director of Research and Development (since 2025) and is the host of this International Conference and Exhibition on Research, Innovation and Development.

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Registration

Details

Account Details:Account Number: 5700108439,  Account Name: Directorate of Research and Development,  Bank: Fidelity Bank

Registration Information

Registration Information

Anne C.Williams PhD

Please send the receipts of your payment and what you have paid for to this whatsapp number. Thank You

Publication

Proceedings

icerid@iaue.edu.ng

Send your acrticles to this email adress along with your receipts

The ICERID Conference Proceedings is a structured, professionally curated publication that captures the intellectual and practical outputs of the conference. It is designed not just as a record, but as a validation platform for ideas, research, and innovations.

All accepted works will be published both online and offline, ensuring visibility, accessibility, and long-term academic and professional relevance. The proceedings are powered by IAUEJournals.com, a reputable publishing platform that hosts multiple high-quality journals across disciplines, providing contributors with extended opportunities for further publication.

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Paper Submission

Process
  1. Prepare your abstract (200–300 words) aligned with the conference theme.
  2. Submit your abstract via email to icerid@iaue.edu.ng.
  3. Await acceptance notification from the review committee.
  4. Upon acceptance, submit your full paper before the deadline.
  5. Complete registration and present your paper at the conference.

Proceedings

Publisher

Committee

Leads

It is my honour to welcome you to this landmark gathering dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and sustainable development. This conference is built around a central conviction: that ideas, no matter how brilliant, only achieve their true value when they are translated into practical, usable, and scalable solutions.

Frequently

Asked
Would my paper get published this time?

Yes. Accepted papers for this conference will be published in the official conference proceedings. Although conference proceedings are not always produced for every event, this particular conference will have a formal proceedings publication.

The proceedings will be made available both online and offline after the conference. Participants will be able to access the online version through the link provided below.

You can count on the proceedings being published as part of the official conference output.

Yes. All exhibitions will be reviewed, evaluated, and documented as part of the ICERID exhibition process.

Each exhibition will be written about and featured on the ICERID Blog, giving exhibitors an online profile that can be shared after the conference. This feature can be used for visibility, promotion, credibility, social media publicity, business presentation, partnership discussions, or any other professional purpose.

Exhibitors will be able to share their blog feature through their social media handles, websites, WhatsApp platforms, business profiles, and other communication channels. This is part of ICERID’s commitment to ensuring that exhibitions do not end only at the physical event, but also receive lasting online visibility.

Yes. Online participation will be available for the conference.

Participants can attend the conference online, present their papers online, and also present their exhibitions online. Online exhibitors will still be viewed, assessed, and documented as part of the conference process.

The online exhibition process will be organized in units, so that each participant’s work can be properly reviewed. Your exhibition will be evaluated and treated as part of the official conference activities, just as if you were physically present.

The online participation link will be made available closer to the conference date.

Conference Secretary

Conference Secretary

Zebulon Abule PhD

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Conference Day

23rd June

Plenary Sessions

The Plenary Sessions will take place on 24th June, 2026.More coming soon…………….

Impact

Workshops

Free workshop on making an impact. More coming soon….watch out

Impact Blog

Interesting Reads

Articles

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Impact Blog

The Blog Showcase is a structured feature that transforms your idea, research, or business into a professional, publishable article.

  1. You submit your idea, product, or research.
  2. Experts review and refine your content for clarity and impact.
  3. The content is developed into a high-quality blog feature.
  4. It is published on the conference platform for visibility.
  5. You receive a shareable link to promote your work, attract partners, and build credibility.

This process ensures your work is not just presented, but positioned for real-world impact and recognition.

Impact

Awards

This section is dedicated to recognising and celebrating people, businesses, innovators, researchers, and organisations making an impact and solving real-world problems. It showcases their work, achievements, and contributions so others can see, support, partner with, and learn from them.

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