Call for Abstracts

SOEHPON 2026 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND AI: THE FUTURE OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE IN AFRICA

We invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to submit abstracts for presentation at this conference focused on the transformative role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) across Africa. As the nature of work and environmental risks evolve, digital transformation presents unprecedented opportunities to strengthen health systems, enhance prevention strategies, and improve worker wellbeing. This conference aims to foster dialogue, share innovations, and promote evidence-based approaches to digital OEH practice.

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Word limit: 250–300 words. Only English submissions are accepted.

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Submission Guide

Important Dates

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Notification: 28 August 2026

Conference: 23–26 November 2026

Conference Sub-Themes

Application of advanced technologies in OEH.

AI-driven risk assessment
Digital surveillance systems
Wearables and IoT monitoring
GIS and remote sensing
Early warning systems
Climate monitoring tools

Training in AI and digital tools
Digital health literacy
Curriculum development
Future workforce skills
Professional development
Institutional partnerships

Ethical AI use
Data privacy and protection
Governance frameworks
Equity in digital health
Regulatory considerations

Scaling digital interventions
National strategies
Public–private partnerships
Monitoring & evaluation
Case studies
Business and investment models

Submission Categories

Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations
Case Studies / Best Practices
Panel Discussions

Submission Guidelines

250–300 words
Language: English
Structure:
- Background
- Objectives
- Methods
- Results / Findings
- Conclusion

Review Criteria

Relevance to theme
Originality and innovation
Scientific or practical value
Clarity and organisation
Contribution to OEH in Africa