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UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competence Conference 2026

The UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences hosted by Stellenbosch University is organizing its 3rd Annual Conference in Dakar, Senegal, at Cheikh Anta Diop University.

Conference Theme: Exploring Intercultural Competences in African Contexts

12 - 16 October 2026

2024 Conference participant asking a question

Call for Proposals

The Chair invites contributions from academics, researchers, professionals, practitioners, educators, students, innovators, leaders, artists, and organisations with an interest in this theme. 

We welcome research, reflections, lived experiences and examples from practice that respond to the theme and sub-themes. While the conference focuses on African contexts, we also welcome perspectives and contributions from other regions of the world in relation to African contexts.

Explore the Call for Contributions and Conference themes below:

 

 


Contact Details

Please address all conference-related queries to the Conference Committee via the following email address: [email protected] .​

If you would like to Partner with us, and sponsor any aspect of the conference, please get in touch with us, by emailing us at the above address. ​​