Why You Should Attend ARDIC 2025

The African Research and Data Insights Conference (ARDIC) is more than an event—it’s a catalytic platform for bold ideas, interdisciplinary collaboration, and actionable insights that shape policy, business, and development across Africa. Powered by GARDI and the Research and Data Insights Community of Practice (RDI-CoP), this annual gathering brings together the brightest minds in research, data science, evaluation, innovation, and technology to tackle the continent’s most pressing challenges.

Whether you're a data analyst, academic, policymaker, NGO professional, entrepreneur, or student, ARDIC is where knowledge meets impact.

Conference Objectives

• To explore cutting-edge research and analytical approaches addressing Africa’s development goals.

• To promote cross-sector collaboration among academia, government, civil society, and private industry.

• To showcase practical tools, case studies, and success stories in AI, data science, monitoring & evaluation, and policy research.

• To empower emerging professionals through workshops, poster presentations, and mentorship spaces.

• To build a thriving network of certified professionals and institutional partners advancing data-driven development.

What to Expect

Keynote Speeches from global thought leaders in AI, research, and policy

Panel Discussions & Roundtables on:

• Big Data for Development

• Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Research

• Climate Data and Food Security

• Innovation in Monitoring & Evaluation

• Women in Data and Research Leadership

Hands-On Workshops in:

• Data Visualization with Power BI & Tableau

• Research Design & Data Collection Tools (ODK, KoboToolbox)

• LSTM & Time Series Forecasting for Social Impact

Poster & Paper Presentations from global thought leaders in AI, research, and policy

Networking Lounge & Career Fair

Awards & Recognition for outstanding researchers, young professionals, and institutions.

Special Highlights

• Launch of the Certified Research and Data Insights Professionals Register

• Live RDI-CoP Strategy Session

• Innovation Pitches and Research-to-Policy Dialogues

• Institutional Exhibition Booths showcasing tech, research, and development solutions

Who Should Attend?

• Researchers and Academics

• Data Scientists and Analysts

• Policy Makers and Planners

• NGO and Civil Society Leaders

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialists

• Students and Emerging Professionals

• Development Agencies and International Partners

• Technology and Innovation Experts

Registration & Participation

Interested in presenting or attending?
Register now at www.cradiglobal.com
Email us at ardic@cradiglobal.com for sponsorship, exhibition, and partnership opportunities.

Be Part of Africa’s Premier Data, Research, and Innovation Conference!

Join us at ARDIC 2025 as we build a powerful movement of change-makers using data, research, and innovation to drive Africa’s sustainable future. Let your voice shape the conversation. Let your ideas inspire transformation.

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