Ouagadougou:The 3rd edition of the African Conference on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ACIAM) is scheduled to take place from October 5 to 9, 2026, at Thomas Sankara University. The event aims to promote African talent in mathematics and enhance the application of mathematics in solving the continent's climate, health, technological, and industrial challenges.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the conference will gather researchers, academics, students, doctoral candidates, and industry stakeholders from various countries. Under the theme "Mathematics for Resilient Futures: Climate, Health and Industry," the event seeks to encourage scientific exchange, international collaborations, and the use of applied mathematics to tackle Africa's pressing issues.
The conference is organized by the African Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ASIAM) in collaboration with Thomas Sankara University and chaired by Professor Adjima Thiombiano, the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. Key areas of focus will include artificial intelligence, climate modeling, water management, industrial systems optimization, mathematical epidemiology, data science, and computational science.
Dr. Serge Diabouga, technical advisor to the Minister of Higher Education, emphasized the importance of Africa producing knowledge and technologies for its development by relying on its scientific capabilities and youth. He encouraged young African scientists to innovate and engage with international scientific networks.
The president of Thomas Sankara University highlighted the conference as an opportunity to align scientific research with societal needs and emphasized the importance of integrating young researchers into global networks.
Professor Abdon Atangana, President of the African Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, stressed the fundamental role of mathematics in understanding natural phenomena, analyzing data, and making predictions.
The conference will also feature the presentation of the N'Gurkata Award for Excellence, which celebrates outstanding contributions to mathematical research and education in Africa. This year, the award was given to Professor Khalil Ezzinbin, a distinguished Moroccan mathematician.
The event aims to generate recommendations to support sustainable development policies and foster partnerships between universities, industry, and research institutions. Professor Ibrahim Nonkan, Vice-President of the ACIAM 2026 Local Organizing Committee, praised the collaboration that enabled this international meeting in Burkina Faso, highlighting its potential to elevate research at Thomas Sankara University.