Conference details
“Rethinking future supply chains: the need to rapidly redesign chains in the age of the artificial and the emergence of extreme trends”
The African Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (ACOSCM) stands as a prominent international event annually hosted by various universities across Africa. It serves as a vital platform for academics and industry professionals to engage deeply with topics spanning logistics, supply chain management, and transportation. Originally centered on African venues like Nairobi, Kigali, Addis Ababa, and Dar es Salaam, ACOSCM has expanded its influence, as evidenced by the forthcoming 2024 conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
ACOSCM typically draws a diverse gathering of 100-120 academics, each eager to present cutting-edge research across multiple thematic streams. These sessions are meticulously designed to tackle contemporary challenges within the logistics industry and its diverse customer sectors. Participants hail from a wide array of countries, showcasing a truly global participation that includes nations from Africa (Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa), as well as international attendees from Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Italy), Asia (China, Kyrgyzstan), and the Americas (United States, United Kingdom).
The official language of ACOSCM is English, ensuring seamless communication and knowledge sharing among participants from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. By consistently fostering interdisciplinary dialogues and innovative research presentations, ACOSCM aims to uphold its reputation as one of the premier academic conferences focusing on operations and supply chain management in the African context and beyond.
The upcoming 2024 conference in Bishkek marks a notable expansion of ACOSCM’s geographical scope, reflecting its commitment to facilitating global collaboration and addressing universal challenges in logistics and supply chain dynamics. As ACOSCM continues to evolve, it remains dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse, fostering partnerships, and driving impactful research contributions that resonate across borders and industries.
Сonference participants
The conference targets specifically academics in the field of logistics, supply chain management, procurement, transportation, and related areas. Experts in the fields of sustainability, health, agriculture, economics, and business management will also be participating.
Location
Date: 17 – 18 September 2024
Venue: Logistics Institute of Central Asia (LICA)
