Call for Abstracts: Online International Conference on Building Bridges, Transforming Communities
The 21st Century Open University, USA, in collaborates with the Centre for Unity, Conflict Resolution and Development (CUCRD, Nigeria), Madonna University (Nigeria), the Global Interfaith University (USA), and the Department of Peace Studies (School for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana), proudly invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, civil society actors, development partners, postgraduate students, and community leaders to submit abstracts for this premier online international conference.
- Date:10/29/2026 12:03 PM - 10/30/2026 09:00 AM
- Location Online Event
Description
Conference Overview & Key Details
● Format: Online International Conference
● Abstract Submission Deadline: 20 October 2026
● Registration Fee: US$30 for all participants
Theme & Focus
● Theme: Building Bridges, Transforming Communities: Advancing Peace, Unity and Sustainable Development in a Changing World
As our global landscape experiences rapid shifts, the imperative to foster peace, strengthen
social cohesion, and drive sustainable community transformation has never been greater. This online international conference provides an engaging digital platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, sharing empirical research, and exploring innovative strategies to build lasting peace and inclusive development across societies.
Key Speakers & Presenters
● Dr. Anurag Hazarika: Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Tezpur College,
Assam, India; Senior Faculty Member and Academic Advisor, Global Interfaith University,
USA
● Dr Roberto Maurice Robert:
President, 21st Century Open University,
USA
● Prof. Innocent Ekeagwu Chukwuemeka: Department of Economics, Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria
● Prof. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba: President, Global Interfaith University, Delaware, USA
● Dr. Samikshya Madhukullya: Senior Faculty Member, Global Interfaith University, USA
● Dr. Sabina Appiah-Boateng: Senior Research Fellow, Department of Peace Studies,
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
● Prof. Kaderi Noagah Bukari: Chair, Department of Peace Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
● Prof. Chukwuemeka Okpo Oteh: Department of Sociology, Madonna University, Nigeria;
Director, Centre for Unity, Conflict Resolution and Development (CUCRD), Nigeria
Registration & Payment Details
● Registration Fee: US$30 across all participant categories.
● Payment Option (PayPal): okaforstanley456@gmail.com (Account Name: Stanley
Okafor)
Abstract Submissions & Inquiries
All abstracts and conference inquiries should be submitted via email to:
● Email: peaceconference2026@gmail.com