Our Vision

To be a leading global multidisciplinary hub that fosters innovation, collaboration, and impactful research in Information Technology and Engineering for sustainable development across sectors.

Theme: "Sustainable living through harnessing technological innovations"

Conference Scope

IMITEC 2026 focuses on high-quality, multidisciplinary research at the intersection of Information Technology, Engineering, and Sustainable Development.

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ICT

Information and Communication Technologies

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Data Science

Computer and Data Science research

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Engineering

Innovations in modern engineering

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Emerging Tech

Next-gen technological frontiers

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Policy & Society

Tech-driven advancement and implications

Our Objectives

🚀 Multidisciplinary Innovation

Promote Innovation Foster and support cross-disciplinary research in Information Technology and Engineering that addresses real-world challenges in education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, services, and entertainment.

🤝 Sustainable Collaboration

Collaboration Platform Establishing ongoing partnerships between academia, industry, and government to facilitate the exchange of ideas, resources, and expertise beyond the annual IMITEC conference.

🤝 Knowledge Dissemination

Support the publication and open exchange of high-quality, peer-reviewed research by facilitating workshops, journals, special issues, webinars, and policy briefs.

📚 Capacity Building

Encourage lifelong learning and skills development through training, mentorship programs, and opportunities for early-career researchers, postgraduate students, and professionals.

🌍 Societal Impact

Promote technological advancements and engineering solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with local and global development goals.

🌍 IMITEC Brand

Ensure the continued success and global relevance of the IMITEC conference by supporting its organization, visibility, and quality, and by attracting diverse participation and sponsorship

Executive Committee

Prof Tranos Zuva

Prof Tranos Zuva

Honorary Chairperson

Vaal University of Technology

Prof. Colin Chibaya

Prof. Colin Chibaya

Chairperson

Sol Plaatje University

Prof. Bhumu Shava

Prof. Bhumu Shava

Vice Chairperson

Namibia University of Science and Technology

Dr Kayode Oyetade

Dr Kayode Oyetade

Secretary

Vaal University of Technology

Dr. William Vambe

Dr. William Vambe

Vice Secretary

iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu

Dr. Fine Masimba

Dr. Fine Masimba

Conference Coordinator

University of South Africa

A Legacy of Excellence

Successfully organized 5 major international conferences with proceedings published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Vaal University of Technology (2024)
Namibia University of Science & Tech
Sol Plaatje University