1st International Conference · School of Environmental Studies

ICSES'26

July 14–17, 2026 · Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Nigeria

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— The Theme

Digital Circularity and Innovation for Sustainable Future in Engineering, Environmental and Mangement Technology.

ICSES'26 tackles climate challenges, resource scarcity, and rapid urbanization head-on. We explore how circular-economy principles, paired with digital intelligence, can minimize waste and build systems that endure.

Researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, practitioners and students unite to share breakthroughs, forge partnerships, and drive transformative impact across the built environment of Nigeria and Africa.

— Conference Sub-Themes

A spectrum of inquiry.

Fifteen interlocking tracks — from green infrastructure to cyber-resilience — drawn from the call for papers.

01

Sustainable Built Environment & Green Infrastructure

02

Circular Economy in Construction & Environmental Management

03

Digital Transformation & Smart Technologies

04

Contract Management & Construction Law

05

Environmental Policy, Regulation & Sustainable Development

06

Environmental Engineering Technology

07

Energy-Efficient Digital Environmental Infrastructure

08

Life Cycle Assessment with Digital Monitoring

09

Surveying, Geospatial Technologies & Asset Management

10

Cyber Security & Digital Risk in the Built Environment

11

Corporate Governance & Real Estate Management

12

Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation

13

Disaster Risk Management & Resilient Infrastructure

14

Engineering Science & Technology

15

Circular Indicators for Environmental Engineering

Proceedings

Conference proceedings will be published online, and only quality manuscripts will be selected.

Submit a manuscript →
— Voices

Featured speakers.

A convergence of scholars, policymakers and industry pioneers shaping the future of sustainable engineering across Africa.

EA
Keynote Speaker

Prof. Emmanuel Akpan

University of Lagos · Sustainable Engineering

01 / 06
NO
Plenary Speaker

Dr. Ngozi Okoro

African Development Bank · Climate Finance

02 / 06
DM
Invited Speaker

Engr. David Mensah

KNUST · Circular Construction

03 / 06
AB
Industry Speaker

Dr. Aisha Bello

Dangote Group · Green Infrastructure

04 / 06
SE
Plenary Speaker

Prof. Samuel Etuk

AKSU · Environmental Policy

05 / 06
CE
Invited Speaker

Dr. Chiamaka Eze

UNEP Africa · Digital Sustainability

06 / 06

Full speaker line-up announced May 2026.

— Chronos

Key dates & the path to July.

Mark the deadlines. Reserve early. The complete payment breakdown is just below.

  1. deadline
    01 May 2026
    Paper Submission Deadline
  2. deadline
    31 May 2026
    Early Bird Registration Closes — ₦25,000
  3. schedule
    14 Jul 2026
    Arrival & Welcome
  4. schedule
    15 Jul 2026
    Opening Ceremony
  5. schedule
    16 Jul 2026
    Technical Sessions
  6. schedule
    17 Jul 2026
    Departure
— Registration & Payment

Reserve. Pay. Arrive.

Best value
Early Bird
₦25,000
Until 31 May 2026
Late / Regular
₦30,000
After 31 May
Students
₦5,000
Valid ID required
Foreign Delegate
$20
International
Pay by transfer
First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
357 0774 015
Uduakobong Victor Jimmy

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Or email · icses26@akwaibompoly.edu.ng
Sustainable conference venue
The Nexus
Polytechnic Library Conference Hall
— Venue

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic.

Four days of convening at the heart of the School of Environmental Studies — a venue designed for plenary momentum, working sessions, and informal exchange between scholarship and practice.

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Days
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Tracks
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Continents
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