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CARISCA's annual Supply Chain Research Summit is central to our goal of strengthening African supply chain capacity and advancing Africa's supply chain research globally.
On July 6-8, 2026, CARISCA will host the sixth Annual Supply Chain Research Summit in Ghana. The 2025 summit, held in Lagos, Nigeria, attracted approximately 350 participants from 17 countries, 87 institutions, and 38 higher education institutions worldwide, featuring more than 81 presentations.
In 2026, we are moving the summit back to Ghana, to welcome and accommodate even more supply chain scholars, students, professionals and decision makers to one of Africa's emerging economies. As in previous summits, the 2026 Summit will be a hybrid event, to be held in person, and virtually via Zoom.
The 2026 summit is envisioned to take a deeper look at how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are transforming supply chains and organizations across the continent.
Connect with experts from academia and industry
Share insights and best practices
Build valuable professional connections
Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Accra
July 6 - 8, 2026
Join us in person or virtually
The wait is almost over! We are officially counting down to the opening of registration.
Following our tradition of delivering high-impact content, we remain committed to enhancing the quality and reach of the CARISCA Summit. To support the continued growth of our sessions and the overall participant experience, a nominal participation fee is required for this year’s event. Your contribution directly fuels the innovation and resources that make this summit a premier experience.
| Category | Standard |
|---|---|
| Participant from Africa | $60 |
| Participant from Outside Africa | $200 |
| Students | $30 |
Join us as a key partner in transforming supply chains. Connect with industry leaders, academics, and policymakers at the 2026 Summit.
"Summit Theme Track: Transforming Supply Chains in Africa in the Age of AI"
Logistics management (transportation, warehousing, inventory), procurement, purchasing, and sourcing management...
Health and pharmaceutical supply chains, humanitarian supply chains and disaster management...
Informal supply chains and actors in Africa, African institutions and supply chains...
Governing AI-enabled supply chains in Africa, public policy and emerging challenges...
Submissions are due by March 31, 2026
The 2026 CARISCA Supply Chain Summit will bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and policymakers in Africa and beyond to discuss the place of AI in Africa's supply chains.
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Submissions are due by March 31, 2026
The 2026 Supply Chain Research Summit program committee is pleased to announce a call for papers for the best PhD dissertation proposal.
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Submissions are due by March 31, 2026
The Africa Initiative of the International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM), in collaboration with CARISCA, invites Africa-based researchers to submit working papers for its 2026 Paper Development Workshop (PDW).
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"CARISCA Summits has been an invaluable resource for expanding my knowledge of supply chain and logistics. The insights gained have been both practical and thought-provoking, enhancing my understanding of the field.
"Participating in the CARISCA Summits and being a recipient of the PhD Dissertation Award has opened new doors of opportunity for me. It has provided access to influential platforms and allowed me to connect with industry leaders and experts.
"The feedback I received on my paper at the summit was exceptional. It has significantly shaped my research, guiding me toward making meaningful contributions to the field of healthcare supply chain management.
"This summit was an excellent opportunity for cross-pollination of ideas. It's my first time attending, but I've already decided I will be back for every future event. The experience has been both enriching and inspiring.
The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain - Africa (CARISCA) is a Centre of Excellence at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology supported by LEARN by Kühne Foundation
CARISCA's key objective is to support higher education institutions in building the capacity necessary to provide best-in-class research, degree programs and training; facilitate research translation and utilization; and engage stakeholders in best practices and policy changes that strengthen supply chains.
