Thirteenth International CIMPAD Conference 

Conference Theme: “Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development”
Location: Kigali, Rwanda, Eastern Africa
Date: June 23-27, 2024

The Consortium for International Management Policy and Development (CIMPAD) and East African University Rwanda (EAUR) as hosts in collaboration with University of Rwanda (UR) and Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) as co-hosts are pleased to announce the 13th International conference that will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, 23-27, 2024.

As a nonpartisan, nonprofit association, CIMPAD convenes a biennial international conference in an African country to provide a forum for those in government, academia, private business and non-governmental organizations in achieving its mission: which is “To inspire and promote collaborative working relationships toward the advancement of knowledge in public administration, policy management and to enhance the capacity building for good governance and sustainable development in civil societies”

Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant local culture, experience the positivity of the region’s history, and receive warm hospitality. We are confident that the conference will be enriching experiences that blend academia, culture, and reflection on significant historical milestones.

General Objective:
The primary goal of this conference is to convene a diverse group of entrepreneurs, policymakers, government officials, NGOs, and stakeholders from across the globe to explore the challenges and opportunities in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Rwanda and Africa and lessons learned from other ecosystems. The conference will focus on promoting entrepreneurship as a powerful driver of economic growth and development, with special emphasis on empowering youth and women entrepreneurs.

Fees

• US Registration –  $450.00 USD (Received before 5/24/24)
• US Student Registration –  $250.00 USD (Received before 5/24/24)
• US Onsite Registration –  $500.00 USD (After 5/24/24 – Late Registration)
• African Resident Participants Registration – $100 USD

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due by March 22, 2024. Final payment is due by May 24, 2024

Notes

• Participants are responsible for round trip airfares to Kigali, Rwanda [KGL].
• Participants are responsible for airport arrival/departure taxes/fees.
• Participants are responsible for hotel reservations, fees, and airport transfers.
• Participants are responsible for non-conference meals and personal items.
• Participants are responsible for required health vaccinations.
• Participants are responsible for passport expiration dates (6 mos beyond travel dates)
• Upon payment of deposit participants must complete the CIMPAD Personal Information Form and agree to the terms & conditions. (click here to view terms and conditions)

• Air Canada
• Air France
• Brussels Airlines
• DeltaAir Lines
• EgyptAir

• Ethiopian Airlines
• Kenya Airways
• KLM
• Lufthansa
• Qatar Airways

• RwandAir
• South African Airways
• Turkish Airlines
• United Airlines

Fares vary widely from $850 to well over $2,000 depending on airline, travel time, number of connections.

Airport transfer available from hotel. Make reservation directly with hotel $45.00 one-way. (2-4 ppl may share).