The ACA Conference is a premier continental forum that brings together curriculum scholars, education researchers, teacher educators, policymakers, practitioners, and development partners to engage in critical dialogue on curriculum reforms and education transformation in Africa.

The African Curriculum Association (ACA), in collaboration with the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), is pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 6th Continental African Curriculum Association (ACA) Conference, to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Conference Theme:

Transforming Education Systems in Africa: Curriculum Reforms, Teacher Preparation and Inclusive Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

Conference Sub -Themes

Abstracts are invited under, but not limited to, the following sub-themes:

1. Reforming Curricula to Fit the 21st-Century Learner
2. Policy and Practice Consistency in Curriculum: Lessons from Africa
3. Quality Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
4. Fostering Inclusive Curriculum Rollout Strategies
5. Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Education
6. Governance and Management of Education Systems
7. Assessment and Feedback Practices that Nurture Curriculum Competencies

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts should be clearly aligned with the conference theme and sub-themes.
• Abstract should not exceed 150 -200 words.
• Submissions must be original and unpublished work.
• Abstracts will be reviewed by the ACA Scientific Committee.
• Successful authors will be invited to submit full papers for the conference proceedings.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: To be communicated by the Organising Committee
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15 July 2026

Conference Dates and Venue

• Dates: 15–18 September 2026
• Venue: Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC),
  Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Conference Participation Fees

• Students and Online Participants:  Tsh. 150,000(USD 50)
• ACA full Members and Subscribers:  USD 150
• Local Participants:  500,000(USD 200)
• International Participants:  USD 250

Payment Details:

• Account Holder Name: African Curriculum Association
• Account Number: 8702886317800
• Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited
• SWIFT/BIC Code: SCBLUGKA
• Currency Code: USD

Participants are kindly requested to make advance payments to confirm their participation. Proof of payment should be emailed to: conference@tie.go.tz

 and info@acuass.org.

Conference Format

The conference will include:

• Plenary sessions
• Paper, poster, and symposium presentations
• Panel and parallel sessions
• Workshops and seminars
• Exhibitions
• Excursions
• Gala dinner and cultural showcase

Submission and Enquiries

All abstracts and conference-related enquiries should be submitted to:

Conference Secretariat
Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE)
�� conference@tie.go.tz

The Organising Committee warmly invites students, scholars, and practitioners from across Tanzania, Africa, and beyond to contribute to this important continental dialogue on curriculum transformation and innovation.

Yours sincerely,

Conference Organising Committee
6th Continental African Curriculum Association (ACA) Conference
Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE)