Bring your findings into the conversation. BDCG invites abstracts from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, innovators and entrepreneurs working on African market systems. Share evidence, implementation lessons and local solutions that can inform policy, investment and practice.
Submit your abstract under the most relevant conference pillar. Clearly explain the issue addressed, your approach, the findings or lessons, and their implications.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Submit Abstract Read the submission guidancePresent a research question, methodology, findings and conclusions. Explain how the evidence contributes to understanding market systems and their outcomes.
Present an intervention or approach, the context in which it was applied, the evidence gathered and the lessons learned. Explain limitations and what others can take from the experience.
Every abstract should speak to one of the three pillars guiding the 2026 programme — Productive and Resilient Market Systems, Finance, Enterprise and Markets, or Governance, Inclusion and Scale.
View the three conference pillarsJoin a moderated panel discussion alongside other practitioners on a shared theme.
Present a specific project, model or intervention and the results it produced.
A short, focused 10-minute presentation on a single idea, tool or lesson.
A visual showcase for delegates to engage with during breaks and networking.