ABSTRACTS
CALL
FOR
ABSTRACTS
The Africa Interprofessional Education Network (AfrIPEN), in partnership with the University of the Western Cape (UWC), invites the submission of abstracts for the 5th AfrIPEN Conference to be held from 31 August – 3 September 2026 under the theme:
African Wisdom, Global Relevance: Reclaiming Interprofessional Futures
This conference provides a platform for educators, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and students to share innovative practices, research, and experiences that advance interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (IPECP) across Africa and beyond.
Conference Subthemes
Abstracts are invited under the following subthemes:
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Ubuntu in Practice: Indigenous Knowledge and Collaborative Care
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Context Matters: Designing IPE for African Realities
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Reclaiming Power: Decolonial Pedagogies in IPE
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Community-Led Innovation: From Grassroots to System Change
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Researching with Africa, for Africa: Methodologies and Models that Matter
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Africa as a Global Contributor: Exporting Interprofessional Excellence
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Submissions are welcome for:
Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations
Workshops
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstracts must:
- Be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) formaT
- Be written in English
- Not exceed 300 words (excluding title and author information)
- Clearly align with one of the conference subthemes
- Indicate the preferred presentation format (oral, poster, or workshop)
Recommended Abstract Structure:
- Background / Introduction
- Objectives
- Methods / Approach
- Results / Outcomes
- Conclusion / Implications
Workshop proposals should additionally include:
- Workshop objectives
- Description of participant engagement
Intended outcomes
Important Dates
Activity Date Abstract Submission Deadline 31 March 2026 Abstract Outcome Notification 30 April 2026 Registration Deadline for Presenters 30 June 2026 Partnership Building Day 31 August 2026 Conference Programme 1–3 September 2026
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 31 March 2026 |
| Abstract Outcome Notification | 30 April 2026 |
| Registration Deadline for Presenters | 30 June 2026 |
| Partnership Building Day | 31 August 2026 |
| Conference Programme | 1–3 September 2026 |