# AFRIPAL Conference

- Dates: 22 July 2027 to 23 July 2027
- Location: Gaborone, Botswana
- Organiser: AFRIPAL Convening
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL) is a conference focused on issues related to parliament and legislation in Africa and globally. It is intended for scholars, policy actors, parliamentary staff, and legislators. The 2027 conference will address themes such as digitalization of parliaments, representation, accountability, and networked governance.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://afripal.org/)
- [Agenda](https://afripal.org/publications/afripal-2025-programme/)
- [Call for speakers](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt_cjxJFXYLBt8NMIk9jFNL1-LodTpMt3wWezjZvnehCPkuw/viewform) (submissions close 2026-09-11)

## Topics

- Sustainable development
- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Dr. Robert Ojambo
- Xavier Philippe
- Igwe Uche
- Lucja Duraj
- Rokhaya Cisse
- Alex Jiya
- Stephen Imrie
- Matringe Jean
- Sombo Muzataa, James Madison
- Odair Barros-Varela, Cape Verde University
- Mziwandile Ndlovu
- Zdislaw Mach, Krakow University
- Gustavo Muller
- Elizabeth Nansubuga
- Zdislaw Mach
- Odair Barros-Varela
- Christopher Chagwe Nshimbi
- Sombo Muzata

## Sponsors and partners

- Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA)

## Where to stay

- **Lansmore Masa Square**: 540 m from the venue, Western Commercial Road, Gaborone
- **Hotel 430**: 680 m from the venue, 54350 New Lobatse Road, Gaborone
- **Gaborone Hotel**: 710 m from the venue, Gaborone
  - [Hotel website](https://gaboronehotel.com)
  - Phone: +267 3922 777
- **Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone**: 850 m from the venue, 4 stars, Plot 54366, Western Commercial Rd, Gaborone
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gbegigi-hilton-garden-inn-gaborone/)
  - Phone: +267-3704200
- **President Hotel**: 880 m from the venue, Botswana Road, Gaborone
  - [Hotel website](https://www.crestahotels.com/hotels/botswana/cresta-president)
  - Phone: +27 11 881 1200
- **B&b Hôtel**: 1.1 km from the venue, Tati Road, Gaborone
- **African Home**: 1.5 km from the venue, Nyerere Drive, Gaborone
  - Phone: +267 77 657 388
- **Crystal Palace Hotel**: 1.6 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/afripal-conference-gaborone/