When and where will the Evi4Dev Conference take place?
The Evi4Dev Conference will be held on 6-8 May, 2025 in Nairobi Kenya.
What makes the Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference different from other conferences?
The conference brings together both government and non-government actors, includes built-in follow-up mechanisms between conferences to enable sustained action and tracking of progress, and focuses specifically on putting evidence at the center of Agenda 2063 implementation.
What are the registration fees and what do they include?
Early bird registration fee is US$300 (deadline March 30, 2025), while regular registration fee is US$400. Registration closes on April 30, 2025. The fee covers conference materials, access to all sessions, and conference amenities.
What are the guidelines for abstract/paper submissions?
You can submit multiple papers, but each requires separate registration. Abstract submissions must be made before the deadline as late submissions cannot be considered.
Who can attend the Evi4Dev Conference?
The conference targets various science, technology and innovation and evidence-informed policy actors including: Policymakers, researchers from universities, research institutes and think-tanks, knowledge brokers, civil society organisations, media professionals, development partners, and private sector representatives just to mention a few.
Is there a specific focus on young professionals or students?
Yes, one of the conference objectives is to nurture young and emerging science, technology and innovation, and evidence-informed policy leaders and champions. There are also opportunities to sponsor student delegates.
How can organisations participate in leading conference sub-themes?
Interested organisations can lead different sub-themes based on their expertise and experience. They can contribute to the call for abstracts, review and selection process, and guide the planning for final sessions.
Will there be networking opportunities at the conference?
Yes, the conference offers various networking opportunities including: Strategic partners lounge access, networking rooms, gala dinner, interactive sessions and workshops, and exhibition area among others.
What will be the visa process/fee to enter the host country?
Participants are requested to take care of the visa process on their own.
When and where did the Evi4Dev Conference take place?
The Evi4Dev Conference was held from 6–8 May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
When and where is the next Evi4Dev Conference happening?
The next Evi4Dev Conference will take place in 2027. The exact dates and location will be communicated in due course.
What made the Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference unique?
Evi4Dev stood out for its multi-sectoral approach, bringing together government and non-government actors to center evidence in the implementation of Agenda 2063. It also introduced built-in follow-up mechanisms to ensure sustained action and accountability between conferences.
Who attended the Evi4Dev Conference?
Over 300 participants attended, including policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, knowledge brokers, media professionals, development partners, and private sector representatives from more than 25 countries.
Was there a focus on young professionals and students?
Yes. The conference actively engaged young and emerging leaders in science, technology, innovation, and evidence-informed policy. Several student delegates were supported through sponsored participation.
Were there opportunities for organisations to lead sub-themes?
Yes. Participating organisations led sub-themes aligned with their expertise, contributing to abstract reviews, session planning, and facilitating high-level discussions during the conference.
What types of sessions and activities were featured?
The programme included high-level plenaries, thematic parallel sessions, poster presentations, skills workshops, exhibitions, and networking events including a gala dinner and dedicated lounges.
How were abstracts and papers handled?
Participants were able to submit multiple abstracts, each requiring a separate registration. Submissions were reviewed by a thematic committee and selected for either oral or poster presentation.
What was the registration fee?
The early bird registration fee was US$300 (deadline March 30, 2025), and the regular fee was US$400 (closed on April 30, 2025). Fees covered access to all sessions, conference materials, meals, and amenities.
What was the visa process for attending participants?
Participants were responsible for securing their own visas to Kenya. Conference organizers provided official invitation letters to support the process.
How can I get involved in future Evi4Dev Conferences?
If you are interested in partnering or sponsoring the next Evi4Dev Conference in 2027, please contact us at evi4devconference@afidep.org.