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Multidisciplinary Research, Student Hackathon & Innovation Exhibition 09–12 November 2026 | Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Feature: Multidisciplinary Research, Student Hackathon & Innovation Exhibition

09–12 November 2026 | Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

ICMRISD Nigeria 2026 is a four-day event bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and students across 17 thematic tracks, a 48-hour hackathon with a ₦10 million prize pool, enough exhibition spaces, and five sponsorship tiers.

About TASS Nigeria 2026

TASS Nigeria 2026 serves as a premier international convening platform where Africa’s diverse intellectual, academic, and professional communities come together to address the continent’s most pressing challenges through collaborative, evidence-based solutions. The conference brings together leading natural scientists, engineers, social scientists, humanities scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs within a shared framework of interdisciplinary engagement and impactful problem-solving. TASS, which stands for Technology, Arts, Science, and Society, is an international multidisciplinary platform established to promote excellence in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development.

The conference programme is designed to integrate rigorous peer-reviewed academic research with practical industry applications, creating a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange and innovation. In addition to scholarly paper presentations, the event features a competitive student hackathon, a dedicated policy dialogue forum, and a curated innovation and technology exhibition. Cross-disciplinary sessions are intentionally structured to foster meaningful interaction between technical research, social inquiry, industrial innovation, and ethical reflection—ensuring that scientific advancements are examined within broader societal, economic, and policy contexts.

Event Dates	Target Attendance	Hackathon Prizes	Exhibition Capacity
09–12 Nov 2026	600+ Delegates	₦50M Prize Pool	Sufficient Exhibition Spaces

Conference Sub-Themes

Seventeen thematic tracks span natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and policy studies. Each track hosts keynotes, peer-reviewed paper presentations, and structured roundtables.

STEM & APPLIED SCIENCE

01	Environmental Crises & Remediation Technologies Engineering / Sciences Oil spill detection, bioremediation, air quality monitoring, and ecosystem restoration. How can remote sensing tools improve oil spill mapping and environmental monitoring in riverine communities? How effective is phytoremediation as a sustainable solution for hydrocarbon-contaminated soils? What do particulate matter indices reveal about air quality risks in Lagos metropolitan environments?
02	Food Systems, Processing & Nutritional Security Agriculture / Engineering Post-harvest losses, cold chain infrastructure, food fortification, and agro-processing innovations. · How can solar drying technologies improve post-harvest preservation among smallholder farmers? · To what extent can cassava processing innovations enhance starch export competitiveness and food security? · What sustainable strategies can improve aflatoxin management in maize storage systems?
03	Waste Management & Circular Economy Engineering / Policy Solid waste governance, e-waste streams, plastic alternatives, and circular economy models. How viable is biogas production from organic municipal waste as a pathway to sustainable energy generation? What policy and institutional reforms are needed to formalise the informal waste sector? Can plastic-to-fuel conversion offer a safe and economically viable circular economy solution?
04	Early Warning, Disaster Risk & Climate Resilience Sciences / ICT / Policy Flood forecasting, drought indices, conflict-climate nexus, and community resilience. How effective are SMS-based flood alert systems in reducing disaster vulnerability in the Benue River basin? Can machine learning significantly improve drought prediction in the Sahel region? How can climate-induced displacement inform better IDP camp planning and humanitarian resilience strategies?
05	Energy Sustainability & Power Sector Reform Engineering / Economics How viable are renewable energy mini-grids in addressing rural energy poverty in North-West Nigeria? What innovative approaches can reduce DISCOM losses through smart metering and grid modernisation? How do gender dynamics shape household energy access and energy poverty outcomes? How can alternative fuel utilisation improve sustainability in machinery and aircraft operations? What role can carbon capture initiatives play in Africa’s transition to low-carbon development? Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Reservoir Engineering Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Energy Transition and Sustainable Fuels Geoscience, Subsurface Characterisation and Digital Geology Process Systems Engineering and Advanced Chemical Manufacturing
06	Manufacturing/ Production Engineering Smart Manufacturing & Digital Transformation, Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence, Sustainable & Circular Manufacturing, Production Systems Resilience & Supply Chain Integration. · How can Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, automation, digital twins, and IoT—transform manufacturing productivity, quality, and operational decision-making? · How can lean manufacturing principles be integrated with modern production technologies to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance manufacturing competitiveness? · How can manufacturing systems balance productivity, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability through circular economy and sustainable production practices? · What strategies can improve resilience, flexibility, and supply chain integration in manufacturing systems facing global uncertainty and technological disruption?
06	Digital Infrastructure & ICT for Development Computer Science / Development Broadband access, fintech ecosystems, open data governance, and AI in public services. How can AI-assisted diagnostics improve healthcare delivery in under-resourced health facilities? Can digital land registries strengthen tenure security and governance transparency? How does algorithmic bias affect credit scoring fairness within Nigerian fintech ecosystems?

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Conflict, Governance & Community Resilience

Political Science / Sociology

Farmer-herder conflict dynamics, local peace architectures, and polycentric governance.

What role do traditional institutions play in conflict mediation and peacebuilding in the Middle Belt?
How do climate stress and resource competition contribute to violent conflict?
How do women’s roles in community peace committees strengthen resilience and conflict resolution?

Migration, Diaspora & Transnational Development

Sociology / Economics

Remittance flows, diaspora investment instruments, and brain drain dynamics.

How do remittance flows shape regional development outcomes at the state level?
Can diaspora bonds become viable instruments for homeland infrastructure financing?
How does return migration facilitate knowledge transfer and innovation in the technology sector?

Public Health, Epidemiology & Health Systems

Public Health / Policy

Disease burden, health financing, community health workers, and epidemiological outcomes.

What factors influence primary healthcare utilisation in rural North-East Nigeria?
How does climate variability reshape malaria burden and epidemiological outcomes?
What barriers contribute to mental health service gaps and stigma in urban communities?

HUMANITIES

Nigerian Cultures, Identities & the Arts

Humanities / Cultural Studies

Literary production, Nollywood, music economies, heritage conservation, and soft power.

How does Afrobeats function as a diplomatic and soft power instrument within the Lagos–London cultural circuit?
How does Nollywood represent environmental crises and ecological anxieties?
What strategies can preserve endangered oral traditions through digital archiving?

Education, Youth & Human Capital Development

Education / Development Studies

TVET reform, university-industry linkages, out-of-school children, and youth employment.

What barriers influence TVET enrolment, and how do employer perceptions shape graduate employability?
How can university curricula better align with labour market demands?
What interventions can improve educational access for out-of-school girls in conflict-affected northern regions?

Law, Ethics & Technology Governance

Law / Philosophy / Policy

Data protection law, AI ethics, intellectual property, and environmental liability.

What challenges affect NDPR implementation and data subject rights enforcement?
How can environmental justice frameworks strengthen corporate accountability in the Niger Delta?
What lessons emerge from comparing AI governance frameworks across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa?

MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Strategic Management & Organisational Development

Management / Business Administration

Corporate strategy, institutional capacity, family business succession, and competitive dynamics in African markets.

How does strategic agility influence firm survival in Nigeria’s volatile macroeconomic environment?
What governance practices enable successful intergenerational succession in family businesses across West Africa?
How can organisational resilience improve crisis management in Sub-Saharan African enterprises?
How are AI-driven strategic planning tools transforming decision-support systems in African organisations?

Marketing, Consumer Behaviour & Digital Commerce

Marketing / Business Studies

How does social media marketing influence purchase behaviour among Nigeria’s urban youth?
How can indigenous branding (“Brand Africanisation”) improve continental market penetration?
What factors shape mobile commerce adoption and trust in low-bandwidth environments?
How is generative AI transforming marketing personalisation and consumer sentiment analysis across African e-commerce platforms?

Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Reporting

Accountancy / Financial Reporting

What challenges does IFRS adoption present for financial statement quality in Nigerian listed firms?
How can forensic accounting strengthen fraud detection in Nigerian public institutions?
How are sustainability and integrated reporting practices evolving among African corporates?
How can AI-powered audit analytics improve anomaly detection in public sector financial management?

Insurance, Risk Management & Social Protection

Insurance / Actuarial Studies

Insurance penetration, takaful models, agricultural risk, and informal social protection mechanisms across Africa.

· What behavioural, institutional, and structural barriers continue to limit insurance penetration in Nigeria?

· How can microinsurance and index-based agricultural insurance improve risk resilience among smallholder farmers?

· What factors drive the adoption and growth of Takaful and Islamic insurance models in Northern Nigeria and the Sahel region?

· How can machine learning transform actuarial risk modelling, claims analytics, and fraud detection in African insurance markets?

Finance, Banking & Capital Market Development

Finance / Economics

Financial inclusion, capital market deepening, fintech regulation, and monetary policy outcomes in Nigeria and Africa.

· How does fintech regulation shape financial inclusion among Nigeria’s unbanked and underbanked populations?

· What role can capital market development play in closing SME financing gaps across Sub-Saharan Africa?

· How do exchange rate volatility and monetary policy uncertainty influence investment decision-making in Nigeria?

· How are artificial intelligence, algorithmic trading, credit scoring, and robo-advisory services reshaping African financial markets?

Research

Multidisciplinary Research, Student Hackathon & Innovation Exhibition 09–12 November 2026 | Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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