CIGSIDA1st Edition 2025 of the International Conference on Security Governance, Innovation and Development in Africa
ABOUT THE EVENT
Scheduled from November 3 to 5, 2025 at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences (Ibn Zohr University, Agadir), CIGSIDA is a major international conference bringing together experts, researchers, local and political decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and civil society actors. The goal is to discuss contemporary issues related to security governance, innovation, and sustainable development in Africa.
In a globalized context, challenges related to security, economic development, and resource management require a multidimensional approach, integrating new technologies, innovative governance practices, and regional cooperation. The GSIDA 2025 International Conference aims to be an open and interdisciplinary platform for reflection, bringing together experts from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. By mobilizing expertise from the social, legal, economic, political, technological, environmental, cultural, and sports sciences, it promotes an integrative approach to analyzing the challenges of security governance, innovation and development. This disciplinary diversity ensures a rich and diverse debate conducive to developing solutions adapted to contemporary issues.
Where?
Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences
Agadir, Morocco
When?
From Monday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1st Edition 2025
Of the International Conference on Security Governance, Innovation and Development in Africa
Under the theme
"The Role of the Private Sector and Local Municipalities in Security Governance and Sustainable Development"
Conference Topics
Non-exhaustive list — researchers and practitioners are invited to propose additional relevant topics.
1. Local leadership and crisis management: Role of local and private actors in crisis communication and security risk management.
2. Inclusive security governance: Contribution of the private sector, local communities, and civil society to security.
3. Local crime prevention committees: Role of civil associations and local committees in security governance.
4. Technological innovations for security: Use of AI, cybersecurity, surveillance, and infrastructure protection.
5. Socio-economic impact of major sporting events: Effects on security and local development.
6. Security management of sporting events: Local actors and specialized private companies.
7. Legal reforms: Evolution of legal frameworks for sustainable security governance.
8. Digital communication: Role of digital tools in local security.
9. Sociology of security: Training and research in Security Sciences.
10. Cybersecurity & digital governance: Challenges, inclusion, and the fight against radicalization.
11. Geostrategic innovation: Atlantic Initiative as a lever for national integration.
Objectives of the GSIDA-2025 Conference
Analyze the role of private, local, and community actors in security governance.
Promote multi-stakeholder collaboration models for inclusive security governance.
Identify and evaluate best security practices in non-state contexts.
Explore the integration of innovative technologies (AI, cybersecurity, surveillance) in local security.
Prepare security governance adapted to major sporting events (AFCON 2025 and FIFA World Cup 2030).
Offer specialized training in crisis management, communication, and digital technologies.
Establish quality standards through participatory strategies tailored to local realities.
Study the impact of digital communication on security governance.
Conference Dates
From Monday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences - Agadir, Morocco (Ibn Zohr University)
EXTENSION OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE 'until June 30, 2025.'
Following numerous requests for deadline extensions, and considering the importance of the topics covered, as well as the confirmed participation of more than forty African and European professors, experts, and researchers, the GSIDA-2025 Conference Organizing Committee has exceptionally decided to extend the deadline for submission of communication proposals until June 30, 2025.This extension aims to allow a more focused and representative participation around relevant scientific themes, thereby enriching academic and operational discussions. Furthermore, communications already received and deemed largely highly relevant will continue to be processed according to the initial schedule, allowing the Scientific Committee to respond as quickly as possible. This ensures that the authors concerned have sufficient time to finalize the publication of their articles before the conference takes place.122
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Key Dates to Remember
Deadline for submitting proposals
30 Mai 2025
Notification of results to authors
30 Juin 2025
Submission of full papers
01 Septembre 2025
Join us to explore the challenges and solutions in security governance, innovation, and sustainable development in Africa!
Selected papers will be published in an indexed journal prior to the conference.
Nos Flyers
Have questions or need help? Fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
+212 6 66 47 88 62
CIGSIDA@uiz.ac.ma
LARLANCO, Faculté des Lettres et des Sciences Humaines – Agadir, Maroc