2NSIR: 2ND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INNOVATION AND RESEARCH Garden Court Hotel Kitwe, Zambia, December 2-5, 2025 |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2nsri |
| Poster | download |
| Abstract registration deadline | November 7, 2025 |
| Deadline to receive response from Reviewers | November 17, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | November 20, 2025 |
Background
Research and innovation are critical for socio-economic development, as they introduce new ideas, technologies, processes, perspectives, and skills into the economy. Therefore, the Ministry of Education introduced national symposia on research and innovation in to be held annually. The first symposium was held in 2022 at the University of Zambia. The 2nd National symposium on research and innovation will be co-hosted by The Copperbelt University and the Ministry of Education on the theme
“Setting the Agenda for Economic Transformation through Research and Innovation”.
This theme pursues the socio-economic transformation agenda as espoused in the 8th National Development Plan (2022-26) with the following questions: What can research and innovation contribute to the national development agenda? How can the academia-industry-government partnerships in research, innovation and development be strengthened? Consequently, this national symposium provides an opportunity for educationists, researchers, policymakers, government officials, and industry to come together to share research results and innovations, contributing to the national agenda for economic transformation. Researchers and graduate students are invited to submit abstracts on any of the proposed sub-themes.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
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Topic-1. Environment and sustainable development
This sub-theme will tackle research and innovation as it pertains to:
Sustainable mining and value creation
Sustainable infrastructure development
Sustainable natural resource management
Renewable energy and emerging technologies, e.g., battery and electric vehicles
Climate change, education, adaptation and mitigation
Sustainable cities and the circular economy
Climate change impacts on ecosystem dynamics
Ecological interactions and sustainable ecosystems
Microbial diversity and ecosystem functioning
Genetic engineering for conservation of biological diversity
Topic-2. Food security and health
This sub-theme will tackle research and innovation as it pertains to access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round and climate change:
Agricultural production; pollinators and sustainable agriculture
Post-harvest technologies
Food and nutrition security
Health and poverty reduction.
Gender equality
Rural and urban livelihoods; tackling vulnerability and pandemics
Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture
Climate change and vector-borne diseases
Vector biology, control and surveillance tools; insecticide and drug resistance
Epidemiology and vector-borne disease pathogens
Topic-3. Entrepreneurship, employability, and business development
This sub-theme will tackle research and innovation as it pertains to:
Job creation and entrepreneurship
Business development
Sustainable fiscal policy and reforms
Debt management strategies
Monetary and financial sector policies
Topic-4. Higher education and skills development
This sub-theme will tackle research and innovation as it pertains to:
Higher education, industry and employability
Reforming the higher education curriculum
Emerging technologies and pedagogy
ICTs and digital innovations in teaching and learning management
Artificial Intelligence, generative technologies and education
Topic-5. Partnerships in research and innovation
This sub-theme will tackle research and innovation as it pertains to:
Creating and managing partnerships
Value creation networks
Research and innovation infrastructure
Academia-industry-government partnerships
Committees
Technical & Editorial (Program) Committee
- Prof Overson Shumba -
- Prof Siame
- Dr Ngawo Namukonde
- Dr Tina P Chanda
- Mr Phillimon Mumba
- Dr Charles Mulenga
Publicity & Logistics committee
- Dr Alice P Shemi - shemiap@gmail.com
- Ms Christabel Malama-
Finance & Fundraising committee
- Prof C Shikaputo
Venue
The conference will be held in Kitwe @ Garden Court Hotel. Information about bookings for accommodation can be provided by Ms Christabel Malama.
Contact for Submissions
Please submit through 2NSIR@cbu.ac.zm and shumba.overson@cbu.ac.zm
All questions about submissions should be emailed to the above contact:
The symposium will be in the following formats:
Key note addresses in plenary
Full paper presentation in parallel sessions (15-20mins)
Exhibitions to show case innovations or products
Poster presentation
Call and guidelines for Abstracts
Sub-theme: All authors should specify the sub-theme the paper is addressing
Mode of presentation: Oral or Poster (indicate one)
Proposed title: The title should be succinct, informative and relevant (15 words limit).
Authors, affiliations and e-mails: All abstracts should contain the name/s, institution, and e-mail addresses of authors
Key Words: List 3-5 key words
Length & font: Abstracts should be between 150-200 words. Use font Times New Roman 12 and 1.5-line spacing.
Submission: All abstracts should be submitted through: 2NSIR@cbu.ac.zm; shumba.overson@cbu.ac.zm in copy.
The Conference Programme and Book of Abstracts will be prepared and shared electronically.
Important Dates
1. Closing date for authors to submit abstracts: 7 November 2025
2. Deadline for notifying acceptance abstracts: 17 November, 2025
Registration fees and bank details
The registration fees per conference delegate are K3000 for researchers and K2000 for registered students. Registration fees cover conference package only; the package includes morning and afternoon teas, lunch, water, and conference bag. Accommodation, dinners and transport are the responsibility of the delegate. Payment should be made to the following bank details:
ACCOUNT NAME: CBU DDEOL ACCOUNT
BANK: ZAMBIA NATIONAL COMMERCIAL PLC
ACCOUNT NO.: 1638040500163
BRANCH: CBU AGENCY- KITWE BUSINESS CENTRE
SORT CODE: 010245
SWIFT CODE: ZNCOZMLU
Proof of registration payment and/or receipts should be submitted through: 2NSIR@cbu.ac.zm; shumba.overson@cbu.ac.zm in copy.
Conference Proceedings
Authors of accepted abstracts have the option to prepare and submit full papers that will be peer reviewed for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings or in a University Journal in 2026.