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Welcome to the 15th National Research Conference

Dilla University, the "University of the Greenland," proudly hosts its 15th National Research Conference on April 02, 2026 to April 03, 2026 at the Nebaru campus. As a premier institution dedicated to academic excellence and societal transformation, we connect theoretical research with practical applications. This year's conference focuses on "Action for the Next Horizon: Innovative Research for Tomorrow's Society"

The conference brings together scholars, stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners to share practical solutions to global challenges. We promote multidisciplinary dialogue that transforms research into actionable impacts. Aligned with our vision to become a nationally competent and internationally recognized university by 2030, we nurture innovators who preserve both nature and human well-being through sustainable research.

Dilla University Campus

Dilla University Nebaru Campus - Conference Venue

Our Vision

To serve as a national platform for applied, innovative, and transdisciplinary research that delivers practical solutions for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development at local and national levels.

Conference Objectives

  • Promote application-oriented and problem-solving research.
  • Strengthen collaboration, networking, technology transfer, and community engagement
  • Provide research-driven policy briefs to support policymaking and development.
  • Disseminate research outputs to maximize visibility, usability, and societal impact.

Conference Panels & Sub-Themes

Submit your full-length research papers to the following panels and sub-themes:

Panel-01: Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability

Sub-Themes:
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
Agricultural Mechanization and Agri-Tech
Animal Health
Animal Production and Technology
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Coffee Science
Crop Production and Protection
Horticultural Science and Technology

Panel-02: Natural Resources and Environment

Sub-Themes:
Agroforestry and Ecotourism
Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Environmental Protection and Economics
Forest and Wildlife Resources
Integrated, resilient, and inclusive land and water management
Land Resources Survey and Administration

Panel-03: Health and Wellbeing

Sub-Themes:
Chronic Diseases, mental health and wellbeing
HealthTech and Biomedical Innovations
Human Nutrition, Food Security, and policy
Infectious diseases, Drug resistance, and Global Health
Perioperative Medicine, Critical Care, and Trauma
Pharmaceutical Studies and Traditional Medicine
Public Health, health behavior, environmental and occupational health
Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (RMNCH)

Panel-04-A: Transdisciplinary research

Sub-Themes:
Emerging Technologies
Entrepreneurship & Industrial Development
Indigenous Knowledge

Panel-04-B: Current Issues (Global Diplomacy)

Sub-Themes:
Contemporary Global Dynamics and BRICS
Political Diplomacy of the Horn
The Blue (Water) Politics of the Region

Our Previous Conferences at a Glimpse

13 (2026)

13th ANNUAL NATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE
"Revitalizing Applied Education: Igniting Innovation, Empowering Future"
Date: January 01, 2026
Special Event: Annual Education Research Conference
Panels:
Language Teacher Education Technical Teacher Education Social Sciences Teacher Education +2 more

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8 (2025)

The 8th International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education
"Mathematics for Social Impact"
Date: April 22, 2025 - April 23, 2025
Special Event: Ethiopian Mathematics Professionals Association (EMPA) Conference
Panels:
Mathematics Education Pure Mathematics Applied Mathematics +2 more
8 Conference

14 (2025)

14th DU Annual National Research Conference
"Research for Societal Transformation: From Insight to Action"
Date: April 03, 2025 - April 04, 2025
Special Event: National Research Conference
Panels:
Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Health, Nutrition and Welfare Technology and Innovation +2 more
14 Conference

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Yacob Arsano

Prof. Yacob Arsano

scholar of hydro-politics, a respected instructor and advisor

Addis Ababa University

Important Dates

15 Mar 2026
Full-length Paper Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026
Acceptance Notification
02 Apr – 03 Apr 2026
Conference Dates
Nebaru Campus, Dilla University
Conference Venue

Submission Guidelines

Paper Format Requirements:

  • Include abstract, introduction, objective, method, result & conclusion.
  • Max 15 pages, Times New Roman (12pt, 1.5 spacing & 1-inch Margin).
  • Specify conference modality

Submission Rules:

  • One paper per panel maximum
  • Previously published works will be rejected
  • Abstract-only submissions will be rejected

Submit Your Paper

All submissions must be made through our online portal:

https://trms.du.edu.et/conference/apply

Contact Information

+251-912845842

+251-920064352

duconference2026@du.edu.et (for inquiries only, not for submission)

Important Announcement

For interested researchers, Dilla University hosts the following journals:

EJED, AJHSM, & DJE

Visit our journals website for more information:

https://journal.du.edu.et

Ready to Submit Your Research for 15?

Join leading researchers and contribute to visionary research for tomorrow's society.