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workshop

Sep 7, 2026

2026 Emerging Leaders Program: Vision. Action. Impact.

A three-day residential leadership intensive for a selected cohort of 20 young Cameroonians aged 18 to 35, run by the Nkafu Policy Institute. The curriculum covers strategic planning, ethical leadership, governance, policy influence and strategic communication, followed by structured mentorship running through to June 2027. Fully funded for selected participants. Note the application deadline for the 2026 cohort has passed - this listing is for the programme dates.

Rue 1.073, Centre Commercial, Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Mfoundi, Centre, Cameroon

Nkafu Policy Institute (Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation)

workshop

Sep 7, 2026

Deep Dive Series Bamenda - Session 4

Week four of GDG Bamenda's six-week Deep Dive Series: a one-hour technical session built around innovation and practical skill-building for the Bamenda tech and startup ecosystem. Sessions span all technology stacks and are deliberately not limited to Google technologies - expect scalable architectures, application security and open-source frameworks, delivered through hands-on demos and code walkthroughs. Pitched at every level from beginner to expert. Aimed at software engineers, developers, designers, startup founders and tech enthusiasts. Free to attend; RSVP on the GDG chapter page.

Online event

GDG Bamenda (Google Developer Groups)

seminar

Sep 8, 2026

2026 Executive and Strategic Leadership Program

A two-day executive programme for CEOs, executive directors and senior decision-makers in think tanks, civil society organisations and the wider non-profit sector. Modules cover strategic planning, organizational governance, resource mobilization, policy advocacy and gender-inclusive leadership. Delivered by the Nkafu Policy Institute in a small-group format with case work and peer exchange. Registration required in advance.

304, Avenue Konrad Adenauer, Centre Commercial, Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Mfoundi, Centre, Cameroon

Nkafu Policy Institute

conference

Sep 9, 2026

International Testers Week 2026 by Cypress Cameroon

A five-day QA and test-automation week run by Cypress Cameroon, the country's Cypress and JavaScript testing community. The programme mixes hands-on workshops, tech talks from working QA engineers, beginner sessions aimed at students, and open-source contribution time. The only dedicated developer-community event in Cameroon this window. Venue and daily schedule are still being finalised - follow the organizer for confirmation before travelling.

Cité Des Palmiers, Bassa, Douala V, Communauté urbaine de Douala, Wouri, Littoral, Cameroon

Cypress Cameroon

conference

Sep 10, 2026

2026 Central Africa Think Tank Forum - From Evidence to Action

The flagship annual gathering of Central African think tanks, bringing 200+ delegates to the Hilton Yaounde: policymakers, researchers, development partners and private-sector leaders from across the CEMAC region. The 2026 theme, "From Evidence to Action", focuses on closing the gap between policy research and actual reform - data systems, policy uptake, and regional cooperation through ECCAS and the AfCFTA. Two days of keynotes, panels, breakouts and policy roundtables, run in English and French. Paid registration (around USD 100).

Marché Central, Rue 1.075, Centre Commercial, Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Mfoundi, Centre, Cameroon

Nkafu Policy Institute (Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation)