4th AfCPA Conference Deadlines

Date Description
15 May 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline 
3 Jul 2026 Abstract Review Notices are Released
1 Sep 2026 Summary Paper Submission Deadline 
30 Oct 2026 Presenter Conference Registration Deadline, the abstract will be dropped from the program if the presenter is not registered by this date
1-3 Dec 2026 Conference Dates 

Author Instructions

Instructions for Authors Preparing Summary Papers

  • Summary papers must be uploaded by 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 to be published in the conference proceedings.
  • One or more authors of a paper must be registered for the conference by 30 OCTOBER 2026 for it to be included in the conference proceedings.
  • Papers not meeting these requirements will not be included in the conference proceedings.
 
NOTE:

The online proceedings of the 4th AfCPA will provide an enduring, accessible, citable record of your research. All presenters are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to prepare a summary paper (2 to 4 pages; not including references) for the online conference proceedings.

 
 
FORMAT:

4th AfPCA online conference proceedings instructions.

CAREFULLY FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND IN THE PAPER TEMPLATE FILE PROVIDED.

 

 
 

Process for Submission

  • Name the file with your abstract number and corresponding author name. For example “Abstract 101 John Smith.doc”.
  • Microsoft Word is the only accepted file format.
  • Please submit your paper online at paafrica.org/Abstracts by 1 SEPTEMBER 2026. Login at the site and click the upload paper button to the left of the abstract title.
  • Paper must be in a digital “CAMERA READY” format, i.e., fully laid out, with all graphics and figures inline. Tables, graphs, and images should be a part of the document, rather than originating from another software source and must be embedded in the text. For example, do not embed an Excel table and send it with the linked database used to generate the table.
  • Absolutely NO faxed papers.
  • DEADLINE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2026.

Poster Presentation Instructions

  • Poster format must be no larger than 44.5 inches high by 44.5 inches wide (1.15 meters by 1.15 meters). Please be sure your posters are designed to fit in this format.
  • Posters may be attached to the boards using pushpins or velcro. Supplies will be available at the conference registration desk.
  • Posters that are left on display at the end of the conference will be removed by conference staff.
  • If you have questions, please contact info@paafrica.org.

Presentation Instructions

  • Presentation slides should be in 16:9 slide ratio
  • Please send your presentation slides to abstracts@paafrica.org by 20 November 2026
    • Title the file with your abstract number and corresponding author name. For example, “Abstract 101 John Smith.doc”.
  • If you have questions, please contact info@paafrica.org.