6th edition Douala · 8 – 11 June 2026
Four days that put AI at the heart of African engineering education.
From 8 to 11 June 2026, the African Engineering Education Forum gathered educators, researchers, industry leaders and students at the University of Douala. Thank you for making this edition happen.
- Dates
- 8 – 11 June 2026
- Venue
- Faculty of Science, University of Douala
- Patronage
- Prof. Magloire Ondoa, Rector
The theme
“Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Education: Innovation and Solutions for Resource-Constrained Environments.”
Intelligence Artificielle pour les Sciences de l’Ingénieur : Innovation et Solutions pour les Environnements sous Contraintes
The major challenge confronting academics in Africa is to produce, with limited resources, global engineers who embody innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. AI presents unique opportunities to address it.
- 01Integrate AI into engineering curricula, teaching and assessment.
- 02Share innovations and case studies built for resource-constrained contexts.
- 03Strengthen partnerships between academia, industry and international networks.
- 04Promote sustainable and inclusive engineering education.
Day by day
How the forum unfolded
Day 1 · Monday 8 June
Arrivals
Speakers and attendees arrive in Douala and settle in at the Faculty of Science.
Day 2 · Tuesday 9 June
Opening & first keynotes
Opening ceremony in the presence of the Rector, three keynote lectures and the first oral presentations.
Day 3 · Wednesday 10 June
Panels & discovery
Two panel discussions, two keynotes, a second paper session and a visit to the Douala Maritime Museum.
Day 4 · Thursday 11 June
Impact, posters & awards
Final keynote, sponsors’ session, a panel on innovation ecosystems, the poster session and the awards.
Keynote lectures
Six voices on AI and engineering education
Prof. Funso FaladePresident, African Engineering Education Association (AEEA), University of Lagos, Nigeria
Keynote 03
AI-Driven Innovation for Engineering Education in Resource-Constrained Environments
Prof. Norbert TsopzeFaculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
Keynote 04
Training Journalists in the Age of AI: Between Ethical Challenges and Pedagogical Opportunities
Prof. Baba WaméUniversity of Yaoundé II, Cameroon
Keynote 05
Rethinking Teaching and Learning Approaches in the Age of AI Affinity
Prof. Paul DayangFaculty of Science, University of Maroua, Cameroon
Keynote 06
Responsible and Context-Aware Integration of AI in African Engineering Education
Prof. Raymond Houé NgounaTarbes University of Technology, France — Chairman of the General Co-Chairs
In the press
“African engineering is drawing its future”
Cameroon’s national daily covered the closing of the forum — the first time Cameroon hosted the event, one year after Marrakech.
Teachers must take ownership of AI. The challenge is twofold: training responsible learners able to use these technologies wisely, while overcoming structural barriers such as the cost of equipment, the lack of energy and slow internet connections.
Our goal was to rethink engineering training holistically by integrating AI, while taking our limited resources into account.
As young engineers, we have a decisive role to play in developing an AI designed by us and for us.
Quotes translated from French.
Research shared
Ten papers, five posters and six keynote abstracts
From SMS-based AI tutors for low-connectivity regions to explainable models for African transport and agriculture, the contributions are compiled in the official Book of Abstracts.
- Two oral sessions and a poster session
- Authors from Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa and Qatar
- Best Paper and Best Poster awards at the closing ceremony
Next edition
See you in South Africa
The next African Engineering Education Forum will take place in South Africa. Dates and venue will be announced soon — leave your email and we will let you know first.