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Pan-African International Psychology Conference
CIPP 2026

Psychology and transformations of African societies: challenges, human development and perspectives

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April 3-4, 2026
Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra - Morocco

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About CIPP 2026

Africa is currently undergoing profound demographic, socio-economic, political, cultural and environmental transformations. These changes directly influence the psychological dynamics of individuals and communities, while challenging scientific disciplines in their ability to analyze, understand and support these changes.

The Pan-African International Psychology Conference (CIPP 2026) aims to create a scientific and interdisciplinary space for dialogue, exchange and cooperation between researchers, practitioners and African and international institutions. It aims to highlight empirical and theoretical research rooted in African contexts, while encouraging comparison and international openness.

9 Thematic Axes
500+ Expected Participants
3 Official Languages
50+ Scientific Communications

Partners

Conference Objectives

Pan-African Platform

Create a pan-African platform for research, cooperation and scientific valorization in psychology.

Scientific Advances

Present theoretical, methodological and empirical advances in the main fields of psychology.

Human Development

Discuss priority issues related to human development in Africa.

Technological Transformations

Examine the role of psychology in technological and industrial transformations (AI, 5th industrial revolution).

Contextualized Approaches

Promote contextualized and intercultural approaches to psychology in Africa.

Young Researchers

Integrate and support young researchers through workshops, mentoring and publications.

Thematic Axes

A
Clinical psychology, mental health and psychiatry
  • Prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic care
  • Transcultural psychiatry and care policies
  • Public mental health and vulnerable communities
B
Social, community psychology and social sciences
  • Identity, social cohesion, migration and interculturality
  • Community development and social transformation
  • Radicalism, extremism and criminology
  • Interdisciplinary interactions: psychology, anthropology, sociology and economics
C
Cognitive psychology, neurosciences and development
  • Learning, memory and executive functions
  • Clinical and educational neuropsychology
  • Social neurosciences and collective cognition
D
Sport psychology and performance
  • Motivation, resilience and athlete health
  • Sport and identity construction
E
Addictions and risk behaviors
  • Classic addictions and new dependencies
  • Prevention and psychological support
F
Educational and developmental psychology
  • Learning dynamics in Africa
  • Inclusive education and pedagogical innovation
  • Neuroeducation and psychosocial development
G
Work psychology, organizations and entrepreneurship
  • Well-being and suffering at work
  • Leadership and organizational dynamics
  • Psychology and social entrepreneurship in Africa
H
Ecological psychology and sustainability
  • Human-environment relationship
  • Mental health and climate change
  • Psychological sustainability and ecological resilience
I
Psychology, AI and 5th industrial revolution
  • Psychological impacts of AI on cognition and behavior
  • Ethical and psychological issues of the 5th industrial revolution
  • Responsible digitalization of psychological practices

Pre-Conference Workshops

Practical Workshop N°1 on "Psychotherapy of Addictions"
Practical Workshop N°2: VOSviewer, SPSS, NVIVO Training and Introduction to Structural Equations

April 1-2, 2026

Ibn Tofail University

Founded in 1989, Ibn Tofail University of Kenitra is a Moroccan higher education institution recognized for its academic excellence and its contribution to the scientific and cultural development of Morocco.

10 Faculties

Complete coverage of scientific fields

30,000+ Students

A dynamic student community

Research Excellence

Internationally recognized research centers

Located in Kenitra, a strategic city in northwestern Morocco, the university has a modern campus and state-of-the-art infrastructure making it the ideal location to host CIPP 2026.

Conference Committees

Members of the scientific and organizing committees of CIPP 2026

Special Guests

Pr. EBN TOUHAMI Mohamed
Sir

Pr. EBN TOUHAMI Mohamed

President of Ibn Tofail University
Amadou Coulibaly
His Excellency

Amadou Coulibaly

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Ahmadi Sidi Nahouda
His Excellency

Ahmadi Sidi Nahouda

Minister of Health and Social Protection of Union of the Comoros
Georgette Ngabolo Mapaga
Madam

Georgette Ngabolo Mapaga

Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation of Gabon
Ramata Almamy Mbaye
Madam

Ramata Almamy Mbaye

Director of the Social Sciences and Humanities sector at ICESCO
Omar Halli
Prof

Omar Halli

Advisor to the Director General of ICESCO at the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World

Scientific Committee

Karkouri Jamal
Prof
Karkouri Jamal
Chekkouh Nabil
Pr
Chekkouh Nabil
Torra Mohamed
Pr
Torra Mohamed
Ferhane Ahmed
Prof
Ferhane Ahmed
Kissra Hassan
Pr
Kissra Hassan
Tayii M'barek
Prof
Tayii M'barek
Maretha de Jong
Pr
Maretha de Jong
Chinabou Hamza
Pr
Chinabou Hamza
Kouakou Ossei
Prof
Kouakou Ossei
Fouad Laboudi
Pr
Fouad Laboudi
Michel Gbagbo
Prof
Michel Gbagbo
Georgette Ngabolo
Prof
Georgette Ngabolo
Paul-Kévin Nanfouhoro Ouattara
Prof
Paul-Kévin Nanfouhoro Ouattara
Issouf Kolotchoma Soro
Prof
Issouf Kolotchoma Soro
Khabach Hicham
Pr
Khabach Hicham
El Meski Mohammed
Pr
El Meski Mohammed
Bouabid Rachid
Prof
Bouabid Rachid
Bencharfa Zineb
Pr
Bencharfa Zineb
Ouadi Khadija
Pr
Ouadi Khadija
Ziani Aicha
Pr
Ziani Aicha
Kouraichi Abdelmajid
Prof
Kouraichi Abdelmajid
Laouid Mohammed
Dr
Laouid Mohammed
Badr El Marjany
Pr
Badr El Marjany
EL-OMARI Khalid
Pr
EL-OMARI Khalid
Lmahdi Mohammed Nabil
Dr
Lmahdi Mohammed Nabil

Organizing Committee

Lmahdi Mohammed Nabil
Dr
Lmahdi Mohammed Nabil
Chekkouh Nabil
Prof
Chekkouh Nabil
Torra Mohammed
Pr
Torra Mohammed
El Mouns Kamal
Dr
El Mouns Kamal
El Meski Mohammed
Pr
El Meski Mohammed
Laouid Mohammed
Dr
Laouid Mohammed

Our Speakers

Meet the experts who will lead CIPP 2026

Kissra Hassan
Kissra Hassan

Maroc

Michel Gbagbo
Michel Gbagbo

Côte d'Ivoire

Kouakou Ossei
Kouakou Ossei

Côte d'Ivoire

Georgette Ngabolo
Georgette Ngabolo

Gabon

Paul-Kévin Ouattara
Paul-Kévin Ouattara

Côte d'Ivoire

Kolotcholoma Issouf Soro
Kolotcholoma Issouf Soro

Côte d'Ivoire

Chekkouh Nabil
Chekkouh Nabil

Maroc

Fouad Laboudi
Fouad Laboudi

Maroc

Chinabou Hamza
Chinabou Hamza

Maroc

El Meski Mohammed
El Meski Mohammed

Maroc

Rachid Bendriss
Rachid Bendriss

Qatar

Maretha de Jong
Maretha de Jong

Holland

Georg Votava
Georg Votava

Autriche

Alma Hafsi
Alma Hafsi

Tunisie

Sekou Traore
Sekou Traore

Mali

Naima Ben Melouka
Naima Ben Melouka

Tunisie

Ismahan Soukeyna DIOP
Ismahan Soukeyna DIOP

Sénégal

Bencharfa Zineb
Bencharfa Zineb

Maroc

Sébastien Yougbaré
Sébastien Yougbaré

Burkina Faso

Serigne Mor Mbaye
Serigne Mor Mbaye

Sénégal

Hervet Madet
Hervet Madet

France

Participating Universities and Institutions

Expected Results

A. Signing of Memoranda of Understanding

Between participating institutions to strengthen scientific cooperation.

B. University Partnerships

Establishment of partnerships between African universities.

C. African Institute of Psychology

Creation of the African Institute of Psychology.

D. Pan-African Network

Constitution of a pan-African network of scientific and interdisciplinary psychology.

E. Policy Recommendations

Development of recommendations for African public policies.

F. Scientific Publications

Collective publication of articles and proceedings accessible in open access.

G. International Cooperation

Establishment of a South-South and North-South cooperation platform.

H. Youth Valorization

Valorization of young researchers through awards and mentoring.

Important Dates

Key dates to remember

Important Dates

Abstract Submission
February 10 - March 19, 2026
Acceptance Notifications
From March 10, 2026
Full Paper Submission
March 10 - March 29, 2026
Training Workshop
April 1-2, 2026
Main Conference
April 3-4, 2026

Participation Guidelines

Languages

French, English, Arabic

Formats

Oral presentations, posters, workshops

Evaluation

Double-blind review by the scientific committee

Publications

Conference proceedings (ISBN) + special journal issues

Registration Fees

Practitioners and decision-makers 1500 MAD / €150
Professors and researchers 1000 MAD / €100
PhD students 500 MAD / €50
Master students 300 MAD / €30
Pre-conference workshops

Workshop N°1: Psychotherapy of Addictions

800 MAD / €80 (excluding registration fees)

Workshop N°2: VOSviewer, SPSS, NVIVO Training and Introduction to Structural Equations

800 MAD / €80 (excluding registration fees)

Registration includes

  • Welcome at Kénitra train station
  • Participation in all sessions
  • Participant kit
  • Coffee breaks
  • Lunches
  • Gala dinner

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