2026
AHA Conference.
The AHA 2026 conference brings scholars, teachers, practitioners and curious minds together at the University of Ghana for three days of exchange, debate and discovery.
“Engaging Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts Scholarship in Africa: Milestones and Aspirations”.
Hosted by the University of Ghana, AHA 2026 is a welcoming platform for engaging, rigorous and outward-looking conversations across disciplines and across borders.
Our call for papers is now closed. The programme committee is shaping the final programme as presenters continue to register and confirm their participation.
Join WhatsApp for Updates →Keynote & plenary speakers.
Professor Ato QuaysonProfessor Ato Quayson
Kwame Nkrumah Chair in African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon.
“Interdisciplinarity and Boundary Crossings in the Humanities in Africa”.
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Emeritus Professor Kwesi YankahPlenary
“Time with the Sages” · Day 2
Professor Dion NkomoPlenary
Who Belongs? Xenophobia, Afrophobia and the Unfinished Project of African Solidarity · Day 2
Okyeame KwamePlenary
Music, art, culture, and identity · Day 3
Everything you need,
in one place.
Transportation
Upon arrival, participants have several convenient options including Uber and taxi shuttles to reach their hotel and the conference venue.
Accommodation
A variety of hotels and guest houses are available within walking or short driving distance of the conference venue
Conference Venue
The conference will take place at the West African Genetic Medicine Centre (WAGMC), University of Ghana, Legon.
Plan your visit
Find the University of Ghana campus map, accommodation suggestions, accessibility information and travel notes.