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Conference Committees

The academic and organizational leadership of ICIRT 2027 — built around 14 distinct committee functions to ensure scientific excellence, operational quality, and pan-African inclusion.

Committee in formation — ICIRT 2027 marks a new level of ambition for the conference series. The committee structure has been redesigned to align with the standards expected for Scopus-indexed Springer proceedings. Several roles are currently being confirmed; updates will be published as confirmations are received. To express interest in joining a committee, please contact contact@icirt.info.
01 · Honorary Chair

Honorary Chair

A figure of institutional or scientific eminence, lending their prestige to the conference.

To be announced

The Organizing Committee is finalizing this appointment. Confirmation expected by mid-2026.

02 · Steering Committee

Steering Committee

Senior figures providing strategic continuity across editions of ICIRT and ensuring long-term partnerships.

To be announced

3 to 5 members are being approached, including the founders of WACCON and the General Chairs of past editions. Confirmation expected by mid-2026.

03 · General Chairs

General Chairs

Co-leadership of the conference: one African chair representing the host community, one international chair representing the global research network.

  • Prof. Souleymane Oumtanaga Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny — General Chair Côte d'Ivoire
  • Co-Chair · Invitation in progress International Co-General Chair A senior international academic is being invited to co-lead the conference.
04 · Organizing Chairs

Organizing Chairs

Day-to-day coordination of the conference, from program logistics to author communications.

  • Dr. Beman H. Kamagaté École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Amanvon F. Atta Université Virtuelle de Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Ibrahima Diané Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal
  • Dr. Wilfried M. Morié Université Nangui Abrogoua Côte d'Ivoire
05 · Program Chairs

Program Chairs

Oversight of the scientific program, the call for papers, the review process, and the final selection of accepted contributions.

  • Prof. Idrissa Sarr Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal
  • Prof. Michel Babri Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Ousmane M. Tessa Université de Niamey Niger
06 · Track Chairs

Track Chairs

A dedicated chair coordinates the review and program of each of the three thematic tracks.

  • Track 01 · To be announced AIoT Applications for Sustainable Development Track Chair invitation in progress.
  • Track 02 · To be announced Connectivity, Security & Data Governance Track Chair invitation in progress.
  • Track 03 · To be announced Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Digital Policies Track Chair invitation in progress.
07 · Publication Chairs

Publication Chairs & Proceedings Editors

Editorial coordination with Springer for the Scopus-indexed proceedings; quality control of the camera-ready papers.

  • Dr. Amanvon F. Atta Université Virtuelle de Côte d'Ivoire — Lead Proceedings Editor Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Beman H. Kamagaté École Supérieure Africaine des TIC — Co-Editor Côte d'Ivoire
08 · International Scientific Committee

International Scientific Committee

A panel of 50 reviewers performing the double-blind peer review of all submitted papers. The committee is being expanded to include additional members from outside Africa, additional women, and additional geographic blocs.

Currently 33 members confirmed. The committee is being expanded to 50 members, with targeted recruitment of researchers from Europe, North America, Asia, and across the African continent.
  • Prof. Cheikh A. B. Gueye Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal
  • Prof. Eugène C. Ezin Université d'Abomey-Calavi Benin
  • Prof. Ibrahima Niang Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal
  • Prof. Laurent Toutain IMT Atlantique / Rennes France
  • Prof. Bernard Cousin Université de Rennes 1 France
  • Prof. Ayodedji Olouwatope Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria
  • Prof. Karim Konaté Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal
  • Prof. Alain Kiyindou Université Bordeaux Montaigne France
  • Prof. Haba Cissé T. Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Prof. Tra B. Gooré Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Prosper Kimou Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Aliou Bamba École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Nabongo Diabaté Université Alassane Ouattara Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Issa Traoré Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny de Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Konan M. Brou Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Moustapha Diaby École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Joel C. Adépo Université Virtuelle de Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Armand K. Atiampo Université Virtuelle de Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Koffi G. Pandry École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Aguié P. Brou École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Ange-Lionel Toba Idaho National Laboratory United States of America
  • Dr. Bruno Stévant IMT Atlantique / Rennes France
  • Dr. Ali Hamadou Université Dan Dicko Dankoulodo de Maradi Niger
  • Dr. Sèmèvo A. R. M. Ahouandjinou Université d'Abomey-Calavi Benin
  • Dr. Aliou Boly Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal
  • Dr. Junior Dongo Aalborg University Denmark
  • Dr. Mohamed Baraté Université de Lomé Togo
  • Dr. Youssou Faye Université Assane Seck de Ziguinchor Senegal
  • Dr. Agbassou Guenoukpati Université de Lomé Togo
  • Dr. Mouhamadou L. Ba Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal
  • Dr. Koffi Kanga École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Nouho Ouattara Université Alassane Ouattara Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Tidiane Sylla Université des Sciences, Techniques et des Technologies de Bamako Mali
17 additional members joining soon

Targeted invitations are underway, with priority on women researchers, members from outside Africa, and underrepresented geographic blocs.
The full ISC roster will be confirmed by mid-2026.

09 · Awards Committee

Awards Committee

Selection of the four ICIRT 2027 awards: Best Paper, Best Young Researcher, Best Woman in Tech, and Best Innovation Demo.

To be announced

3 to 5 senior members of the Scientific Committee will be appointed to chair the awards selection. Confirmation expected in late 2026.

10 · Industry Liaison

Industry Liaison Chairs

Bridge between academic research and the industrial / start-up ecosystem; coordination of B2B sessions and innovation demos.

To be announced

Industry leaders from West African telecommunications, IoT companies and innovation hubs are being approached. Confirmation expected by mid-2026.

11 · Publicity & Communications

Publicity & Communications Chairs

Outreach across academic networks, social media, and the press; coordination with sponsors and partner institutions.

  • Dr. Jérôme D. Diako École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Wilfried M. Morié Université Nangui Abrogoua Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Séna K. Apéké Université de Lomé Togo
  • Dr. N'diffon C. Kopoin École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Tidiane Sylla Université des Sciences, Techniques et des Technologies de Bamako Mali
12 · Web Chair

Web Chair

Maintenance of the conference website, the submission portal, and digital infrastructure.

To be announced

A dedicated Web Chair will be appointed to ensure the integrity of digital channels throughout the preparation. Confirmation expected in mid-2026.

13 · Finance Chairs

Finance Chairs

Budget management, registration processing, sponsor invoicing, and financial reporting.

  • Dr. Grâce Y. E. Johnson École Supérieure Africaine des TIC — Lead Finance Chair Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Siaho Diomandé École Supérieure Africaine des TIC — Co-Finance Chair Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Solange M. Doumun Université de San-Pédro Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Zacrada F. O. Trey Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Cocody Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Aka H. F. Bodjré École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Jean E. B. Gnimassoun Université de San-Pédro Côte d'Ivoire
14 · Local Organizing Committee

Local Organizing Committee

On-site logistics, conference secretariat, transportation, accommodation coordination, and participant welcome.

  • Dr. Assiélou Kouamé Abel Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny — Local Co-Chair Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Gossrin J. Bomisso Université Nangui Abrogoua — Local Co-Chair Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Dénon A. R. Gono Institut Pédagogique National de l'Enseignement Technique et Professionnel Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Ayo A. H. Kouassi Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Dr. Victoire Eba Kié École Supérieure Africaine des TIC Côte d'Ivoire
  • Mr. Djakaridja Diabaté Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Mr. Mel M. G. B. Lohouess Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Mr. Ali O. Kouma Université Nangui Abrogoua Côte d'Ivoire
  • Mr. Yao I. Koffi Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Ms. Corine O. Dansou Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Cocody Côte d'Ivoire
  • Ms. Fatoumanta W. R. Topka Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny de Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
  • Ms. Adjo V. Moulo Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire
  • Ms. Marie E. Anassé Université Nangui Abrogoua Côte d'Ivoire
  • Mr. Etienne Obonan Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny Côte d'Ivoire