Conference Paper and Abstract Writing for Professional Events
Presenting at conferences raises the profile of professionals and their organisations across Africa, but many strong ideas are rejected because the abstract or paper is poorly written. This course teaches delegates to craft abstracts that get accepted and papers that read well. Delegates learn to meet submission requirements, structure an argument, and present findings clearly for a professional or academic audience.
What you will be able to do
Interpret conference calls, themes and submission requirements.
Write a focused abstract that gets a paper accepted.
Structure a conference paper with a clear argument and flow.
Present findings, methods and conclusions convincingly.
Reference sources correctly and consistently.
Prepare a presentation summary to accompany the paper.
Course outline
01Understanding the Call for Papers
02Writing an Abstract That Gets Accepted
03Structuring the Full Paper
04Presenting Methods and Findings
05Building a Clear Argument
06Referencing and Sources
07Preparing the Accompanying Talk
08Review and Submission Checklist
Who should attend
This course suits professionals, researchers, specialists and managers who want to present at conferences, symposia and professional events and need stronger abstracts and papers.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Online
3
US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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