The Board and Management of the Pan African Heritage Museum extend warm greetings and are pleased to invite researchers, scholars, museum professionals, cultural practitioners, policymakers, artists, heritage experts, and students to submit abstracts for the upcoming Annual Conference.

The conference, hosted by the African University of Communications and Business, will be held as a hybrid event, offering both in-person and virtual participation options. The conference will take place at Adabraka, Accra, Ghana.

Conference Theme: The Future of Africa’s Museums: Reclaiming Heritage, Pathways to Restitution and Renewal

The conference seeks to create a platform for critical conversations on the future of African museums, focusing on heritage reclamation, restitution, cultural preservation, innovation, and sustainable approaches to museum development.

Conference Format

Mode: Hybrid Conference (On-site and Virtual Participation)
Venue: Adabraka, Accra, Ghana
Date: 19th to 21st September

Submission Guidelines

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts addressing the conference theme and related sub-themes.

Abstract Requirements:

• Abstract Title
• Author(s) Name(s)
• Institutional Affiliation(s)
• Contact Information of Corresponding Author
• Three to Five Keywords
• Abstract (200–300 words)

Abstracts should clearly outline the research focus, objectives, methodology (where applicable), key arguments or findings, and contribution to discussions on the future of museums and heritage in Africa.

Submission Format: Microsoft Word Document/ PDF

Important Dates

• Call for Abstracts Issued:
• Deadline for Abstract Submission:
• Notification of Acceptance:
• Conference Date:

Ethical Considerations

Submissions must be original works and must not violate copyright or intellectual property rights. Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that all research presented follows appropriate ethical standards.

Registration

Further details on registration fees, submission procedures, and conference participation will be communicated in due course.

We welcome contributions that advance conversations on heritage reclamation, museum transformation, and the future of African cultural institutions.

For submissions and enquiries:
asangalisahpetrina@gmail.com