HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Mbalmayo, Cameroon or Virtually from your home or work

Tentative Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 2–3 April 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 6 SDGs SDGs 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

Day 01

Opening, Keynote & Technical Sessions

2 APR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session I

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Indigenous Healing Practices in Oceania
    310
    Track Overview

    This track explores the diverse healing practices employed by Indigenous communities across Oceania. It aims to highlight the significance of traditional knowledge systems in contemporary health paradigms.

    Track 02
    Rituals and Spirituality in Health
    34
    Track Overview

    This session focuses on the interplay between ritual practices and health outcomes in Oceania. It examines how spirituality influences healing processes and community wellbeing.

    Track 03
    Plants and Traditional Medicine
    39
    Track Overview

    This track investigates the role of indigenous flora in traditional medicinal practices throughout Oceania. It seeks to document the knowledge surrounding plant-based remedies and their applications in modern healthcare.

  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session II

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Colonial Encounters and Health Systems
    1016
    Track Overview

    This session analyzes the impact of colonial histories on health systems and practices in Oceania. It aims to understand how colonial encounters have shaped contemporary health policies and community health outcomes.

    Track 05
    Modernity and Indigenous Health
    310
    Track Overview

    This track examines the challenges and opportunities presented by modernity to Indigenous health practices in Oceania. It encourages discussions on the integration of traditional and modern healthcare approaches.

    Track 06
    Belief Systems and Health Outcomes
    310
    Track Overview

    This session explores how belief systems within Oceania influence health behaviors and outcomes. It aims to uncover the connections between cultural beliefs and health practices in various communities.

  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Keynote, Technical Sessions & Awards

3 APR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session III

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Community Wellbeing and Social Change
    311
    Track Overview

    This track focuses on the relationship between social change and community wellbeing in Oceania. It seeks to identify strategies that promote health and resilience amidst evolving social dynamics.

    Track 08
    Identity and Health Practices
    310
    Track Overview

    This session investigates the role of cultural identity in shaping health practices among Oceania's diverse populations. It aims to highlight how identity influences access to and perceptions of health services.

    Track 09
    Policy Frameworks for Traditional Medicine
    316
    Track Overview

    This track examines existing policy frameworks that govern the use of traditional medicine in Oceania. It aims to discuss the implications of these policies for Indigenous health practices and community health.

  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Disease Patterns and Traditional Responses
    310
    Track Overview

    This session analyzes the patterns of disease prevalent in Oceania and the traditional responses employed by communities. It seeks to understand the effectiveness of these responses in contemporary health contexts.

    Track 11
    Healthcare Access and Equity in Oceania
    310
    Track Overview

    This track addresses issues of healthcare access and equity among Indigenous populations in Oceania. It aims to explore barriers to healthcare and propose solutions for improving health outcomes.

  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Aligned SDGs
3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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