We have heard you, and we have heeded! After many appeals to allow more time for more abstracts and exhibitions, the Organising Committee of “CEMEREM at 10” is excited to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the 5th CEMEREM Biennial International Conference 2025 has been extended to 15 March 2025. The conference dates remain September 30 – October 1, 2025, preceded by two pre-conference training days.
CEMEREM at 10: A Prolific Legacy in Bilateral Cooperation
The Kenyan-German Centre of Excellence for Mining, Environmental Engineering and Resource Management (CEMEREM) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to advance higher education and training in East Africa. This achievement is evident in several key areas:
- Postgraduate Scholarships: CEMEREM has awarded numerous master’s and doctoral scholarships in engineering and natural resource management, thereby expanding the pool of highly qualified graduates in East Africa.
- Equipment Support: By providing essential training equipment to its host institution, Taita Taveta University (TTU) in Kenya, CEMEREM ensures that students receive hands-on, practical education.
- Annual Summer Schools: Since 2017, CEMEREM has been organising yearly summer schools that facilitate international exposure for both students and faculty, promoting rich cultural exchange and collaboration.
- Research Stays in Germany: CEMEREM sponsors research visits for graduate students and faculty from TTU to the two partnering German institutions, HTW-Dresden (University of Applied Sciences) and TU Bergakademie Freiberg (The Technical University and Mining Academy of Freiberg)—renowned as the oldest mining university in the world.
- Biennial Conferences: Every two years, CEMEREM convenes international conferences focused on mining and natural resource management, fostering dialogue, knowledge exchange, and global networking among experts and stakeholders.
- Flagship Journal: The African Journal of Mining, Entrepreneurship, and Natural Resource Management (AJMENRM) serves as CEMEREM’s central publication, showcasing critical research and innovations that drive progress in these fields.
This epic international event, to be hosted by Taita Taveta University (TTU) in the last quarter of 2025, will bring together global experts, researchers, practitioners, young (student) scientists, government institutions, advocacy groups, and diverse industry stakeholders to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and chart sustainable pathways for Africa’s mining and natural resources sector.
The previous CEMEREM biennial international conferences (in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023) have brought together experts, researchers, policymakers, and diverse industry stakeholders drawn from across the globe, notably from Kenya, Germany, Zambia, Finland, China, South Africa, the USA, Australia, the DRC, Namibia, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Spain, and the UK, among others.
This year, CEMEREM will be celebrating the Decade of Delivery (CEMEREM at 10) with a landmark international conference hosted by Taita Taveta University, Kenya. This event will etch a new milestone in the bilateral partnership between Kenya and Germany, supported through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), a globally outstanding scholarship programme.
Conference Overview
Theme: “CEMEREM at 10” — Natural Resource Management in Africa’s Primary Natural Resource Sector: Technology and Innovations for a Sustainable Future
Dates:
- Pre-Conference Training: 28–29 September 2025. Meet our international trainers from academia, government, and industry handling relevant topics for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Conference Dates: 30 September – 1 October 2025. Meet speakers, exhibitors, researchers, and student innovators and be enlightened on the exciting opportunities in the mining and natural resources sector in Africa.
Venue: To be hosted by Taita Taveta University, Kenya
Why Attend?
- Cutting-Edge Discussions: Engage with key players in the mining and natural resource management sectors, and explore the latest technological breakthroughs.
- Networking Opportunities: Build collaborative links with researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and future leaders from across Africa and beyond.
- Academic & Practical Insights: Learn from real-world case studies, success stories, and strategies that address the pressing needs of our continent’s mining and natural resources sector.
- Pre-Conference Training: Benefit from an innovative university-industry collaboration that provides targeted capacity-building sessions for various career paths and youth mentorship.
Topics will include:
- Mining and natural resource management
- Climate, Land, Energy and Water Systems (CLEWs) modelling
- Land governance
- Sustainable development
This pre-conference training offers a unique chance to enhance your professional skills and connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Whether you’re an early-career academic or a seasoned professional, these sessions will help you remain at the forefront of industry evolution, more so as the world welcomes a new data-driven era with Artificial Intelligence and Automation focused on human-machine collaboration (e.g., from robots to cobots, from aptitude to adaptitude, etc.). Consequently, the trainers will be keen to interlace their approach with tips on skills development for adaptive management of knowledge and the Future of Work.
Conference Sub-Themes
We invite scholars and researchers, industry experts, policymakers, college students, and practitioners to submit abstracts aligned with any of the following sub-themes:
- Emerging technologies, industrial revolution, and digital transformation:
Implications for the future of the mining sector in Africa (automation, 4IR, 5IR, etc.)- Sustainable mining and environmental management:
Perspectives on circular economy, critical minerals, and post-mining land use- Mining, biodiversity conservation and climate, land, energy and water systems:
Models and case studies for conflict resolution and sustainable solutions- Policy, governance, and inclusive socio-economic empowerment in the primary natural resources sector
- Innovative financing and formalisation strategies for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM)
- Mining education and training in Africa: Gaps, challenges, and opportunities
Important Dates
- Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 March 2025
- Abstract Acceptance Notification: 30 April 2025
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025
- Pre-Conference Training: 28–29 September 2025
- Conference Dates: 30 September – 1 October 2025
How to Submit
To submit your abstract, kindly email it to abstracts@ttu.ac.ke by 15 March 2025. Please ensure your submission includes:
- Title of your paper
- Author(s) name(s) and institutional affiliation(s)
- Relevant sub-theme
- Abstract (250–300 words)
Join Us for a Transformative Experience
The 5th CEMEREM Biennial International Conference 2025 promises an unparalleled platform for meaningful discourse, industry insights, and collaborative exploration. By extending the deadline, we hope to accommodate more voices, foster new partnerships, and further enrich the conversation on sustainable mining and natural resource management in Africa.
For more information on registration fees, conference details, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://cemerem.ttu.ac.ke or contact us via cemerem@ttu.ac.ke.
We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to this landmark event!
Let us unite to drive innovation, sustainability, and socio-economic empowerment in Africa’s mining sector—together.
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