Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Cloud Computing and Virtualization for Developing Countries
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Smart Cities
• Big Data Analytics and Visualization
• Green Computing
• E-Services: e.g. e-Gov, e-Health, e-Learning
• Social Networks
• Unified Communication
• Cyber security and ICT security issues in developing countries
• Protocols and Architectures for Developing Countries
• Energy-aware ICT infrastructures
• Emergency and Disaster Management Technologies
• Smart Urban Systems and Smart Energy
• Intelligent Automation & Manufacturing Systems
• Next Generation of Networking Technologies
• Emerging Technologies in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• Emerging AgriTech technologies
• Emerging Smart Grid Technologies
• Medical device innovation
• Cooperative Driving and Traffic Management
• Vehicular Cloud Computing
• Mobility and the Internet of Vehicles
• Big Data and Vehicle Analytics
• V2V, V2I, V2X
• Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs)
• Security and Safety
• Software and Cognitive Radio
• 5G technologies
• MAC and Routing Protocols

AFRICATEK 2018 targets the use of emerging technologies (e.g. cloud computing, IoT, data analytics, green computing, Smart grid etc.) in developing countries. Building innovative solutions and services based on cutting edge technologies is very challenging in developing countries for several reasons. The limited IT infrastructure and Internet penetration are two of the key hindering barriers.

The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share their results and ideas on how to benefit the developing world from the technologies’ advances despite the existing limitations.

This event is organized by EAI.

EAI – European Alliance for Innovation is a non-profit organization and a professional community established in cooperation with the European Commission to empower the global research and innovation, and to promote cooperation between European and International ICT communities.

EAI’s vision is to foster excellence in research and innovation on the principles of transparency, objectivity, equality, and openness. Our guiding principle is community cooperation to create better research, provide fair recognition of excellence and transform best ideas into commercial value proposition.

EAI‘s mission is to create an environment that rewards excellence transparently, and builds recognition objectively regardless of age, economic status or country of origin, where no membership fees or closed door committees stand in the way of your research career.

Through these shared values, EAI leads the way toward advancing the world of research and innovation, empowering individuals and institutions for the good of society to fully benefit from the digital revolution.