Themed Urban Africa in the Twenty-First Century: Current Issues and Future Prospects of Urban Governance and Planning, the conference will be organised along five thematic tracks relevant to current issues and future prospects of urban governance and planning in urban Africa:
- Track 1: Localising planning theories
- Track 2: Innovating planning education to fit the challenges of climate change
- Track 3: Participatory and multi-governance approaches for urban resilience
- Track 4: Toward pro-livelihood adaptation and risk management approaches
- Track 5: Information and communication technology (ICT) for inclusive spaces
The conference will feature keynote addresses from leading urban and planning scholars including Prof Stefan Greiving (TU Dortmund University), Prof Robert Kiunsi (Ardhi University), Prof Wilbard Kombe (Ardhi University), Prof Garth Myers (Trinity College, USA), Prof Sophie Schramm (TU Dortmund University), Prof Vanessa Watson (University of Cape Town).