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EXTERNAL CONFERENCES 2021
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CREATIVITY AND INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Sixteenth International Conference on Creativity and Innovations for Sustainable Development with the theme: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA. Will take place on the 2nd and 3rd of January 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTS AND SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Sixteenth International Conference on Arts and Science for Sustainable Development with the theme: Research and Development in the Third World: Lessons Learnt and Innovative Perspectives. Will take place on the 9th- 10th of February 2021 at the University of............
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, CULTURE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Sixteenth International Conference on Science, Culture and Social Development with the theme: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION: OUR SOURCE OF SECURITY IN AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE. Will take place on the 9th and 10th of March 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND THE ARTS
The Sixteenth International Conference on Advances in Science, Management and the Arts with the theme: RESEARCH AND OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE THIRD WORLD. Will take place on the 13th and 14th of April 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
The Sixteenth International Conference on Science and Humanities with the theme: RESEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: STRATEGIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPING NATIONS. Will take place on the 11th and 12th of May 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW TRENDS IN ARTS AND SCIENCE
The Sixteenth International Conference on New Trends in Arts and Science with the theme: AFRICAN INTELLECTUALS AND NEW STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA. Will take place on the 8th and 9th of June 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUES
The Sixteenth International Conference on Scientific and Socio-Cultural Issues with the theme: EXPERIENCES AND FUTURE PLANS OF INTELLECTUALS IN ADDRESSING CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE THIRD WORLD. Will take place on the 13th and 14th of July 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY
The Sixteenth International Conference on Science, Culture and Creativity with the theme: INTELLECTUALS AND NEW STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE THIRD WORLD. Will take place on the 11th and 12th of August 2020..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN SCIENCE, HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION
The Sixteenth International Conference on Advances in Science, Humanities and Education with the theme: AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES IN THE MILLENNIUM: REAFFIRMING OUR COMMITMENTS AS INTELLECTUALS. Will take place on the 7th and 8th of September 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TRENDS IN SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND THE ARTS
The Sixteenth International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Business and the Arts with the theme: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES FOR TODAY'S INTELLECTUALS. Will take place on the 13th and 14th of October 2020..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
The Sixteenth International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Science and Humanities with the theme: RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, TRENDS AND PRACTICES IN THE THIRD WORLD. Will take place on the 9th and 10th of November 2021..........
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SIXTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Sixteenth International Conference on Research and Innovations for Sustainable Development with the theme: RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE THIRD WORLD: EXPERIENCES AND FUTURE PLANS OF INTELLECTUALS. Will take place on the 7th and 8th of Devember 2021..........
INTERNAL CONFERENCES 2021
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Fourteen International Conference on New Strategies for Sustainable Development which has the theme: Intellectuals and the Strategies for Coping with a Changing World will hold on the 6th and 7th of January 2021 at ..............
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL INNOVATIONS
The Fourteen International Conference on Scientific and Cultural Innovations which has the theme: : Research and Sustainable Development of the Third World: Overcoming Exclusion, Strengthening Inclusion will hold on the 3rd and 4th of February 2021 at ..............
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURE, SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Fourteen International Conference on Culture, Science and Sustainable Development with the theme: Research and Sustainable Development in Africa: Issues and Challenges for Intellectuals. Will take place on the 30th and 31th of March 2021..........
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Fourteen International Conference on Innovations and Sustainable Development with the theme: Research and Sustainable Development of the Third World: Issues and Insights. Will take place on the 27th and 28th of April 2021..........
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FOURTEEN AFRICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Fourteen African Regional Conference on New Strategies for Sustainable Development with the theme: : Research and Sustainable Development of the Third World: Fueling New Cycles of Success. Will take place on the 25th and 26th of May 2021..........
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FOURTEEN AFRICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
The Fourteen African Regional Conference on Sustainable Development Strategies with the theme: Enhancing Sustainable Development of the Third World through Interdisciplinary Research. Will take place on the 23th and 24th of June 2021..........
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW DIRECTIONS IN SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
The Fourteen International Conference on New Directions in Science and Humanities with the theme: Intellectuals and the Strategies for Coping with a Changing World. Will take place on the 28th and 29th of July 2021..........
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE AND CULTURE
The Fourteen International Conference on Science and Culture, with the theme: Research and Sustainable Development of the Third World: Sustaining the Momentum, Extending the Reach. Will take place on the 25th and 26th of August 2020..........
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS
The Fourteen International Conference on Innovative Trends in Science, Technology and the Arts, with the theme: Research and Sustainable Development of the Third World: Sustaining the Momentum, Extending the Reach. Will take place on the 28th and 29th of September 2021..........
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH
The Fourteen International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Humanities Research, with the theme: Research and Sustainable Development in the Third World: Directions for Change. Will take place on the 26th and 27th of October 2021..........
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FOURTEEN AFRICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, HUMANITIES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Fourteen African Regional Conference on Science, Humanities and Business Development, with the theme: Research and Self Reliance: Cornerstone for Sustainable Development of the Third World. Will take place on the 26th and 27th of November 2020..........
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FOURTEEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND THE ARTS
The Fourteen International Conference on Recent Innovations in Science, Business and the Arts, with the theme: Africa's Quest for Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges for African Intellectuals. Will take place on the 4th and 5th of November 2021..........
Faculty Conference Call for Papers
General Information on Conferences
The IRDI Conferences serve as good platforms for members of the International Research and Development Network and the entire academic community to meet with each other and to exchange ideas. The IRDI conferences will also afford members of the IRDN the opportunity to meet with staff at the secretariat in IRDI to sort out all pending issues concerning their publication and membership. IRDI Conferences has attracted more than 5000 participants from over 30 countries in the last five years. Our Conference Committees have been formed with over 300 committee members who are mainly Research Center Heads. Faculty Deans, Departments Heads, Professors, Senior Lecturers, and Research Scientist/Fellows from over 20 countries. All submitted papers will be under peer review and accepted papers will be published in the relevant Conference Proceedings. The abstracts will also be published, indexed, and made available at major academic databases. Accepted papers will also be considered for publication in the relevant international Journal Published by the institute. Papers including illustrations should not exceed 16 double-spaced typed pages on A4 paper.
Conferences Fees
- National participants: N16, 500
- International participants: US$100
The above National participants fee is for conferences to be held in Nigeria, for conference to be held outside Nigeria, the specific National participants fee will be decided by the LOC, but usually the equivalent of US$100 in the local currency.
Award of Certificates
At the end of the programme certificates will be awarded to participants.
INVITATION TO SERVE AS CONFERENCE PROGRAMME MANAGER/HOST
The Institute will organize over twenty four difference conferences across all subject area next year. Scholars who are interested in offering their services as Conference Programme Manager/ Conference Host should please contact the Director General through our E-mail or postal address here given: The Director General, International Research and Development Institute, No. 210/212 Calabar Itu Highway, Urua Ekpa Junction, P. O. Box 790, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Email:irdionline@yahoo.com. All the Institute Journals/ Proceedings operate an open access policy and we sincerely appreciate your contribution in providing this noble scholarly service that sustains the peer review process and other gate-keeping procedures.
Past Conferences
- Third International Conference on Research and Development, Pan – African Book Company, November 24 -25, 2010, Kwabena Nketia Hall, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana. Conference E-Mail: novembercon2010@yahoo.com.
- Second World Congress on Research and Development, Blackwell, October 6 -7, 2010, Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail:octobercon2010@yahoo.com.
- Sixth International Conference on Sustainable Development, IRDI, August 4 – 5, 2010, Niger Hall CEC, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Conference. E-Mail:augustcon2010@yahoo.com.
- Fourth African Regional Conference on Sustainable Development, Devon Science Company, June 9 – 10, 2010, Pre Degree Hall, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail:junecon2010@yahoo.com.
- Fourth International Conference on Development Studies, Duncan Science, April 14-15, 2010, indoor theatre, University of Abuja, Abuja FCT, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail:aprilcon2010@yahoo.com.
- World Congress for Research and Development, IRDI, February 10-11, 2010, Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Conference E-mail: februarycon2010@yahoo.com.
- Second International Conference on Research and Development, November 25 – 26, 2009, Salle Audio Visuelle, National University of Benin, Abomey – Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin. Conference E-Mail: cotonoucon2009@yahoo.com.
- Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Development, September 16 – 17, 2009, Main Hall, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: enugucon2009@yahoo.com.
- Third African Regional Conference on Sustainable Development, July 15 – 16, 2009, Commassie Hall, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: owerricon2009@yahoo.com.
- Fourth Annual Conference on International Research and Development Network, May 6 – 7 2009, Conference Centre, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: lagoscon2009@yahoo.com.
- Fifth Annual Conference of International Science and Technology Forum, May 6 – 7, 2009, Conference Centre, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: lagoscon2009@yahoo.com.
- Third International Conference on Development Studies, February 10 – 13, 2009, Faculty of Engineering Board Room, University of Benin, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: benincon2009@yahoo.com.
- Third International Conference on Sustainable Development, February 10 – 13, 2009, Faculty of Engineering Board Room, University of Benin, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: benincon2009@yahoo.com.
- Third International Conference on Scientific and Industrial Studies, February 10 – 13, 2009, Faculty of Engineering Board Room, University of Benin, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: benincon2009@yahoo.com.
- Second African Regional Conference on Sustainable Development, November 4 – 7, 2008, Governor's Office Annex, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: africanregionalcon@yahoo.com.
- Second International Conference on Sustainable Development, August 5 – 8, 2008, Niger Hall, CEC, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
- Third Annual Conference on International Research and Development Network June 24 – 27, 2008, Institute for Development Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: zariacon2008@yahoo.com.
- Fourth Annual Conference of International Science and Technology Forum, June 24 – 27, 2008, Institute for Development Research, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: zariacon2008@yahoo.com.
- First African Regional Conference on Sustainable Development, May 6 – 9, 2008, Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: calabarcon2008@yahoo.com.
- Second International Conference on Development Studies, March 11 – 14, 2008, Conference Centre, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: lagoscon2008@yahoo.com.
- Second International Conference on Scientific and Industrial Studies, March 11 – 14, 2008, Conference Centre, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Conference E-Mail: Lagoscon2008@yahoo.com.
- First International Conference on Sustainable Development, November 13 – 16, 2007, Indoor Theatre, University of Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria.
- Second Annual Conference of International Research and Development Network, June 26 – 29, 2007, Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
- Third Annual Conference of International Science and Technology Forum, June 26 – 29, 2007, Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
- First International Conference on Development Studies, March 13 – 16, 2007, Community Centre, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
- First International Conference on Scientific and Industrial Studies, March 13 – 16, 2007, Community Centre, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
- First Annual Conference of International Research and Development Network, June 27 – 30, 2006, Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
- Second Annual Conference of International Science and Technology Forum, June 27 – 30, 2006, Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
- First Annual Conference of International Science and Technology Forum, November 15 – 18, 2005 Community Centre, University of Uyo, Nigeria.