Submit your research to RAIDS 2026 and contribute to shaping the future of AI and Data Science in Africa and beyond.
RAIDS 2026 invites high-quality, original research contributions exploring the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for inclusive innovation and global impact.
We welcome submissions from researchers, practitioners, and innovators worldwide. Accepted papers will be presented at the conference and published in indexed proceedings with opportunities for extended journal publication.
Choose the submission format that best suits your research.
Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation at the conference. Ideal for work-in-progress or preliminary findings you wish to share with the community.
Submit a complete manuscript for presentation and publication. Selected papers will be published in indexed conference proceedings with journal extension opportunities.
Two-column format with 10pt Times New Roman font. Templates provided.
Submissions must be original and not previously published elsewhere.
Remove author information for anonymous peer review process.
Address ethical implications, data privacy, and algorithmic fairness.
Maximum 8 pages including abstract, figures, tables, and references.
Submit final manuscript as PDF via the online submission portal.
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review by the RAIDS Program Committee, comprising leading experts in AI and Data Science from academia and industry worldwide.
Upload your paper via the online portal
Format and scope verification
Double-blind evaluation by experts
Accept, revise, or reject notification
Final version submission for publication
RAIDS 2026 features 12 interdisciplinary program tracks emphasizing AI and Data Science for inclusive innovation.
Join researchers from around the world in advancing AI and Data Science for Africa and beyond. Submit your work today.