The 15th General Assembly & Scientific Conference

Event Date:

2024-12-12

Location:

Abuja Nigeria

Register here for the event.

Accommodation information is attached here.

Travel and VISA information is attached here.

Link to the AAS Conference Brochure attached here.

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is convening its bi-annual General Assembly (GA- 2024) in an expanded Global African Science and Technology (GAST) Forum. It will be held over a period of three days (9-12 December 2024) including a pre-event day, with the theme: Empowering and Advancing Africa’s Scientific Enterprise. The AAS GA-2024 will unite some 1,000 outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world, including and specifically Africa’s global Diaspora. The event will be held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, in Abuja, Nigeria.

The program overview is as follows:
The pre GA Event –8 thematic Working Groups shall convene to discuss Policy and Practice matters relating to their respective areas of specialization. The objective is to formulate ten key recommendations for elevating the work of the AAS in Africa with our global partners to advance "excellence/competitiveness"

Key Information and Contacts

For more information contact us via: aasga2024team@aasciences.africa

Conference Dates: 09 – 12 December 2024

Conference Location: Abuja, Nigeria

For more information contact us via:

aasga2024team@aasciences.africa

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Prof. PLO Lumumba

Professor of Law

Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie

Minister of Technical and Higher Education Sierra Leone

Honorable Jerry MacArthur

Chairman of the New York Academy of Sciences

Professor Oyewale Tomori

Past President of the Nigerian Academy of Science

Dr. Molefi Kete Asante

Professor at Temple University

Sylvester Gates

University of Maryland

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS
For the upcoming AAS conference, a range of accommodation options have been secured to cater to the needs of the attendees. The
hotels listed below vary in distance from the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, which serves as the conference venue. Accommodation
choices range from upscale hotels like Transcorp Hilton and Chelsea Hotel to more budget-friendly options such as Goodview Suites
and Blue Spring Hotel. Some hotels offer significant discounts for conference participants, making them attractive options. Contact
information for booking has been provided where available.

More information is attached here.

INFORMATION ABOUT VISA PROCUREMENT FOR AAS CONFERENCE 2024
Participants from Africa who wish to attend the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) conference
and General Congress in Abuja, Nigeria, from December 8 to 12, 2024, will generally need to
obtain a visa to enter the country. Below is the information concerning the visa types and
requirements:

Visa Types

Business Visa: Suitable for conference participants.
Tourist Visa: This can also be used if the stay is short and primarily for conference purposes.