ARCATU 2026

The 2nd Applied Research Conference of Accra Technical University on Engineering, Business, & Arts

ON ATU CAMPUS, ACCRA & ONLINE | 16-18 SEPTEMBER 2026

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The 2nd Applied Research Conference of Accra Technical University (ARCATU 2026)

September 16-18, 2026 | Held at Accra Technical University, Accra-Ghana(and online)

The Applied Research Conference of Accra Technical University (ARCATU 2026) is the premier annual research event at Accra Technical University, bringing together academics, researchers, industry experts, and students to discuss cutting-edge innovations and sustainable solutions for the future. This year, ARCATU 2026 will take place from September 16-18, 2026, at Accra Technical University, Ghana.

ARCATU Global Partners

The 2nd edition of the Applied Research Conference of Engineering, Business, and Arts is  organised by Accra Technical University (ARCATU) in collaboration with its Global and Events Partners. Learn more about the

Message from the General Chair

Dear Distinguished Guests, Researchers, Industry Partners, and Colleagues, On behalf of Accra Technical University (ATU) and the entire organizing committee, it is with great honour and anticipation that I welcome you to the Applied Research Conference of Accra Technical University (ARCATU 2026).

As General Chair, I am particularly excited to host this landmark event at ATU in the year 2026, a pivotal year for innovation, sustainability, and the transformative power of applied research. ARCATU 2026 brings together scholars, practitioners, students, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the globe under one multidisciplinary umbrella. This year’s conference features three flagship sub-conferences, each addressing critical pillars of sustainable development:

International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability (ICESUS 2026), International Conference on Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship (ICSBE 2026), and International Conference on Applied Arts, Design, and Sustainability (ICAADS 2026)

Prof. Amevi Acakpovi

General Chair, ARCATU 2026 and Vice-Chancellor, Accra Technical University

Conference Schedule

  • September 16-18, 2026
  • Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
  • Hybrid (In-person & Virtual Participation)
Day 1: Conference Opening and Keynote Presentations
  1. 08:00–09:00: Registration and Welcome Coffee
  2. 09:00–10:30: Opening Ceremony
  3. 10:30–11:30: Keynote Address
  4. 11:30–12:30: Plenary Panel Discussion
  5. 14:00–16:00: Parallel Sessions
  1. 09:30–11:30: Parallel Sessions
  2. 11:30–12:30: Special Panel Discussion
  3. 14:00–16:00: Workshops and Industry Networking
  1. 09:30–11:00: Panel Discussion
  2. 11:00–12:30: Parallel Sessions
  3. 14:00–16:00: Closing Plenary and Awards

Keynote Speakers

Join world-renowned experts and visionaries who will share cutting-edge insights on the future of Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship

Dr Kirstin Krauss
Keynote Speakers

WHAT'S INSIDE ARCATU 2026

ARCATU 2026 will feature three parallel conferences, each focusing on critical areas of applied research:

ICESUS 2026

International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability

ICESUS 2026 will cover research in engineering, applied sciences, and urban sustainability, with tracks including:

  • Renewable Energy and Sustainable Engineering Solutions
  • Smart Cities and Urban Sustainability
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
  • Environmental Science and Climate Resilience
  • Civil Infrastructure and Resilient Built Environments
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ICSBE 2026

International Conference on Sustainable Business and Enterprenureship

ICSBE 2026 will focus on business innovations, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation, with tracks including:

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Green Economy and Sustainable Business Practices
  • Digital Transformation and Financial Technologies
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Policy and Governance in Business Sustainability

Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Business Analytics

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ICAADS 2026

International Conference on Applied Arts, Design, and Sustainability

ICAADS 2026 will explore applied arts, creative industries, and sustainability in design, with tracks including:

  • Creative Arts, Design, and Cultural Sustainability
  • Fashion, Textiles, and Sustainable Production
  • Media, Communication, and Digital Arts
  • Architecture and Interior Design Innovations
  • Performing Arts and Social Change

Tourism, Hospitality, and Sustainable Development

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ICESUS 2026

International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability

ICESUS 2026 will cover research in engineering, applied sciences, and urban sustainability, with tracks including:

  • Renewable Energy and Sustainable Engineering Solutions
  • Smart Cities and Urban Sustainability
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
  • Environmental Science and Climate Resilience
  • Civil Infrastructure and Resilient Built Environments
Continue Reading

ICSBE 2026

International Conference on Sustainable Business and Enterprenureship

ICSBE 2026 will focus on business innovations, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation, with tracks including:

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Green Economy and Sustainable Business Practices
  • Digital Transformation and Financial Technologies
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Policy and Governance in Business Sustainability

Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Business Analytics

Continue Reading

ICAADS 2026

International Conference on Applied Arts, Design, and Sustainability

ICAADS 2026 will explore applied arts, creative industries, and sustainability in design, with tracks including:

  • Creative Arts, Design, and Cultural Sustainability
  • Fashion, Textiles, and Sustainable Production
  • Media, Communication, and Digital Arts
  • Architecture and Interior Design Innovations
  • Performing Arts and Social Change

Tourism, Hospitality, and Sustainable Development

Continue Reading

Conference News

Excerpts from the first edition (ARCATU 2025)

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Sponsorship & Exhibition

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ICESUS 2026

International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability

ICESUS 2026 will cover research in engineering, applied sciences, and urban sustainability, with tracks including:

  • Renewable Energy and Sustainable Engineering Solutions
  • Smart Cities and Urban Sustainability
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
  • Environmental Science and Climate Resilience
  • Civil Infrastructure and Resilient Built Environments
Continue Reading

ICSBE 2026

International Conference on Sustainable Business and Enterprenureship

ICSBE 2026 will focus on business innovations, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation, with tracks including:

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Green Economy and Sustainable Business Practices
  • Digital Transformation and Financial Technologies
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Policy and Governance in Business Sustainability

Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Business Analytics

Continue Reading

ICAADS 2026

International Conference on Applied Arts, Design, and Sustainability

ICAADS 2026 will explore applied arts, creative industries, and sustainability in design, with tracks including:

  • Creative Arts, Design, and Cultural Sustainability
  • Fashion, Textiles, and Sustainable Production
  • Media, Communication, and Digital Arts
  • Architecture and Interior Design Innovations
  • Performing Arts and Social Change

Tourism, Hospitality, and Sustainable Development

Continue Reading

Excerpts from the first edition (ARCATU 2025)

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THE 2ND EDITION

Applied Research Conference of Accra Technical University (ARCATU 2026)

September 16-18, 2026 | Held at Accra Technical University, Accra-Ghana(and online)

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International, Intercultural, Interdisciplinary

About ARCATU 2026

The Applied Research Conference of Accra Technical University (ARCATU 2026) is the premier annual research event at Accra Technical University, bringing together academics, researchers, industry experts, and students to discuss cutting-edge innovations and sustainable solutions for the future. This year, ARCATU 2026 will take place from September 16-18, 2026, at Accra Technical University, Ghana.

Three parallel conferences

ARCATU 2026 will feature three parallel conferences, each focusing on critical areas of applied research: