2026 SANORD Annual Conference
Theme: Re-Imagining Knowledge for Shared Development
Windhoek, Namibia, 22 – 25 September 2026
About SANORD 2026
The University of Namibia (UNAM) will host the 2026 Southern African–Nordic Centre (SANORD) Annual Scientific Conference in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme Reimagining Knowledge for Shared Development.
The theme highlights the transformative role of knowledge systems in shaping equitable, just, and sustainable futures, and convenes scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students from the Global South and North to interrogate dominant paradigms and co-create pathways toward shared development.
Call for Abstracts are open. Submissions are invited for paper and poster presentations, symposia, workshops, and roundtable discussions.
Themes for the conference
Submissions aligned with the conference sub-themes are welcome:
- Health, Well-being, and Resilient Communities
- Economic Transformation, Entrepreneurship, and Future Skills
- Epistemic Justice, Social Justice, and Inclusive Knowledge Systems
- Governance, Policy Reform, and Collaborative Partnerships for Global Impact
- Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Technologies in Higher Education
- Global Citizenship, Multiculturalism, and the Internationalisation of Higher Education
- Climate Change, Energy Transitions, and Sustainable Development (including oil & gas and green hydrogen futures)
Abstract submissions & proceedings note
Abstract guidance: Abstracts should not exceed 300 words, include author details and affiliations, and indicate presentation type.
Submission deadline: 10 April 2026.
Submission link: sanordconference2026@unam.na
Proceedings/ DHET note: Only full papers that undergo double-blind peer review and are published in official proceedings will be eligible for DHET research output consideration.
Organising Committee Members
Local Organising Committee (LOC):- Chairperson: Dr Joseph Ndinoshiho - Acting PVC: Research, Innovation & Development
- Deputy Chairperson: Prof Davis Mumbengegwi - Chair: Scientific Review, Programme & Publication
- Dr John Sifani: Sponsorship & Fundraising
- Dr Romanus Shivoro - Chair: Logistics
- Dr Marius Kudumo - Chair: Hospitality
- Mr Oscar Kanovengi - Chair: Finance
- Prof Theopolina Amushendje - Chair: Registration & Accreditation
- Mr Simon Namesho - ICT, Marketing & Publicity
Useful Links
Contact
- Conference Secretariat (UNAM):
sanordconference2026@unam.na - Secretariat office location:
Mercure Hotel – Windhoek, Namibia - Media enquiries contact:
Mr. Simon Namesho: snamesho@unam.na