Registration for UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 is now open! The annual research and education networking conference will be held from 30–31 October 2025 at the prestigious Rainbow Towers in the capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare. The theme for this year is both timely and ambitious: Resilient and sustainable research and education networks for the future. This theme promises to convene stakeholders from across Africa and global research and education community, including researchers, policy makers, NREN practitioners, development partners and more!
UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 offers a unique opportunity for you to share experiences and showcase innovation projects as you learn from regional and global experts. An opportune time to expand your networks with leaders in research, education and technology fields. the conference will be filled with high-impact sessions tailored to Africa’s research and education priorities alongside an engaging exhibition and networking session.
Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration
You are encouraged to register early and take advantage of discounted rates, available from 2nd June to 31st August 2025:
Africa-based participants: $100
Participants from the rest of the world: $200
The Call for Presentation Proposals is still open! UbuntuNet Alliance invites professionals, researchers, and practitioners working within the research and education networking ecosystem to submit their abstracts by 30 June 2025.
Presentation topics may include but are not limited to:
- Emerging technologies and digital innovations
- Connectivity and infrastructure solutions
- Research collaborations and open science initiatives
- Policy and advocacy for digital transformation
- Case studies from NRENs and higher education institutions