The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is pleased to announce the 5th AfAS Conference, scheduled from 23rd to 28th March 2025 (AfAS-2025), hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA) at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa. Similarly, this hybrid-format event will allow online and in-person participation, making it accessible to a wider audience across Africa and globally.
AfAS-2025 will highlight Africa’s expanding contributions to global astronomy. Emphasising science’s transformative role, it will offer diverse sessions on recent scientific developments, outreach projects, and education and infrastructure initiatives to grow astronomy across the continent. Furthermore, building on the success of the 2024 International Astronomical Union General Assembly (IAU-GA) in Cape Town, this year’s conference aims to continue that legacy of impactful discussions and collaborations.
The conference will also feature the election of a new AfAS Executive Committee and a General Assembly session, covering recent accomplishments, proposed updates to the AfAS Constitution, and strategies to enhance member engagement and the Society’s future sustainability.
Key Tracks & Submissions
AfAS-2025 invites abstract submissions for presentations and posters under two main tracks:
- Scientific
- Education, Development, and Outreach (EDO)
Abstracts should be concise (maximum 300 words) and submitted by 20 December 2024 for review by the Scientific and EDO Organizing Committee. In addition, all interested participants, including students and early-career researchers, are encouraged to submit, reflecting AfAS’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Special Session Proposals
AfAS also accepts proposals for special sessions focused on specific projects and initiatives. Proposals can be submitted through the online form provided here, with the same deadline of 20 December 2024.
For more details, visit the conference website, where participants can register, submit abstracts, and stay informed on programme updates.
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