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

1. Prince Edem Dzakpasu, PhD
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Country: Ghana (M)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Transformative Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning Systems

2. Professor Esther F. Fomsi
University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
Country: Nigeria (F)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and Inclusive Economic Growth

3. Kindson Munonye, PhD
Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary / DPAnalytics Solutions LLC, USA
Country: Hungary / USA (M)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science for Development

4. Professor Mina Margaret Ogbanga
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Country: Nigeria (F)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Governance, Public Policy, Institutional Strengthening, and Social Inclusion

5. Maruf Sanni, PhD
NACETEM, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Country: Nigeria (M)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Technical and Vocational Education, Industry Linkages, and Future of Work

6. Juliet Nwenenne Elikwu, PhD
Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies at Ignatius Ajuru 
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Culture, Communication, Creative Industries, and Knowledge Systems

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 gives participants a recognised academic output, wider research visibility, and an opportunity to contribute to knowledge that can support development, policy, industry, and practical problem-solving.

ICERID 2026 creates space for students and emerging researchers to learn, participate, present, and grow through mentorship and professional exposure.

Students will have opportunities to connect with academics, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and mentors who can guide them in developing ideas, improving research quality, understanding innovation, and translating knowledge into practical solutions. The goal is to help young participants move from learning to meaningful contribution.

ICERID 2026 is not only for academic papers. It is also a 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 to academics, industry leaders, investors, partners, and development stakeholders. Selected innovations may receive expert feedback, visibility, recognition, publication support, blog feature opportunities, and possible pathways toward funding, partnership, commercialization, or further development.

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

Partners gain visibility, recognition, access to researchers and innovators, speaking or mentorship opportunities, and a platform to connect with ideas that can create real impact. Partnership with ICERID is not just sponsorship; it is an opportunity to support solutions, build institutional goodwill, and participate in a research-to-impact ecosystem.

Key Note

Speaker

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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Presenters

Lead Paper's

Dr.Kirti Verma

Associate Professor
Department of Engineering Mathematics,
Gyan Ganga institute of technology and sciences,Jabalpur. M.P. (India)

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Kindson Munonye, PhD Professor Mina Margaret Ogbanga Prince Edem Dzakpasu, PhD Juliet Nwenenne Elikwu, PhD Professor Esther F. Fomsi Maruf Sanni, PhD

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

Exhibition Page

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

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