Thank you to nearly 400 global participants who made #CAACC2026 a rich and impactful gathering.

The conversations continue through new Africa Institute working groups.

This is just the beginning. Join us as we build momentum toward #CAACC2027.

Jonta Kamara announces her participation as a panelist on the Youth Leadership Panel at the 2026 CAACC Conference, hosted by Western University's Africa Institute. The virtual conference runs February 26–27, 2026. Sponsored by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and Western Research.

Promotional flyer for a panel titled 'Breaking Barriers and Building Pathways for Meaningful Youth Leadership' at the Canada-Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC), February 26–27, 2026. The panel takes place February 26, 2026, 1:20–2:20 PM EST. Panelists include Jonta Kamara (Health Systems & Policy Specialist, Founder of JontaKam), Deborah Ola (MD Student, University of Toronto, and 2025 Canadian Youth Delegate for Global Health), Marot Touloung (Co-Founder & Team Lead, African Youth Action Network), Bailey Waukey (Youth Reconciliation Specialist and Founder of Frayed Feathers), and Tyler Tukamuhabwa (Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Reach One Touch One Ministries Uganda). Moderated by Elle Eyre. Hosted by Western University's Africa Institute. Sponsored by Western Research, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, and Western University.

I'll be joining a panel at the Canada-Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) at @westernu.ca focused on impactful pathways for youth leadership. 🌍🤝🇨🇦

📅 February 26, 2026
🕐️ 1:20–2:20 PM EST
📍 Virtual

👉🏾 Register here: www.uwo.ca/africainstit...
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#JontaKam #CAACC2026

👥 Youth Leadership at #CAACC2026

“Breaking Barriers & Building Pathways for Meaningful Youth Leadership”

Featuring emerging leaders shaping global health, policy & community systems across Africa & Canada.

📅 Feb 26 | Virtual
#AfricaCanada

🔬 CAACC 2026 Corrosion Panel

Featuring Dr. Yolanda Hedberg, Robert Addai, Grace Ajayi & Temitope Olowoyo — advancing corrosion science across infrastructure, nuclear safety & biomedical systems.

📅 Feb 26–27 | Virtual
#CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada

Speaker Spotlight — Dr. Katrina Plamondon | #CAACC2026

We are pleased to highlight Dr. Katrina Plamondon, who will speak at the Canada–Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) 2026.

🌍 Panel Spotlight: North–South Academic Collaborations | #CAACC2026

We are proud to feature an exceptional panel of academic and global health leaders who are shaping the future of Africa–Canada research and knowledge partnerships.

🌍 CAACC 2026 Theme: Integrating Knowledge for Global Impact
Complex challenges can’t be solved in silos. CAACC connects Africa–Canada partners across academia, policy, community & innovation to drive equity, sustainable systems & real-world impact.
#CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada

🌍 CAACC 2026 convenes Africa–Canada leaders to strengthen research partnerships, advance health equity, and drive locally responsive innovation.

📅 Feb 26–27 | Virtual
#CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #ResearchPartnerships

⏳ 15 Days to Go — #CAACC2026

In just 15 days, we will welcome colleagues, partners, innovators, researchers, students, and leaders from across Africa and Canada to the Canada–Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) 2026.

#CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #ResearchPartnership

Speaker Spotlight 🎤 Dr. Godwin Arku will deliver Opening Remarks and chair the Opening Session (Day 2) at #CAACC2026.

A leading scholar in geography and urban systems, he helps frame conversations on Africa–Canada research collaboration and global impact. 🌍

#WesternU #Africa #Canada

🚀 Keynote Spotlight: Dr. Elmond Bandauko Bandauko at #CAACC2026

Announcing #CAACC2026 Keynote Speaker, Prof. Elmond Bandauko, Assistant Professor, University of Alberta who will examine urban inequality, informal infrastructure systems, and global city development challenges.

#WesternU #Africa

✅ Shape the Future of Africa–Canada Research #CAACC2026

Over 100+ researchers, innovators, and leaders.

One shared goal: advancing equitable global partnerships.

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🎤 Opening Keynote Spotlight: Izzy Ward #CAACC2026

We are please to spotlight Keynote Speaker Izzy Ward who will explore Indigenous STEM education and Two-Eyed Seeing approaches to inclusive innovation at the Canada–Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) 2026.

Opening Address Speaker Spotlight - Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi joins #CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #Collaborations

🚨 The #CAACC2026 Program is LIVE!

Join researchers, innovators & leaders advancing Africa–Canada partnerships in research and practice.

🗓 Feb 26–27, 2026
🗒️Program: www.uwo.ca/africainstit...
🔗 Register: westernuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CAACC2026 #AfricaCanada #ResearchPartnerships