The 3rd Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) annual research dissemination Conference, aims to provide a platform that brings together researchers, educators, policy makers, industry actors, and development practitioners to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and foster collaboration in the context of applied research and transformational education. By convening like-minded stakeholders, the conference seeks to stimulate dialogue and highlight the research and innovation outputs that are relevant for driving sustainable development and social transformation by bridging the gap between academic research, policymaking and industry application. The 3rd research dissemination conference will be organized around the theme: “Harnessing Research and Innovation to Strengthen Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development” constituted by the following subthemes;
- Research and innovation for sustainable Agri-food systems
- Environmental Sustainability, climate action and green innovation
- Tourism, culture and creative industries for social transformation
- Digital transformation, emerging technologies and the innovation ecosystem
- Entrepreneurship, Industrialization and commercialization
- Human Capital, Governance and Social Inclusion
- Healthcare innovations to strengthen Well-being, and Social Protection
- Education innovations and inclusiveness through Research-Driven Policy and Practice
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 30th May, 2026
- Notification of acceptance/Rejection: 5th June, 2026
- Conference Dates: 25th – 26th June, 2026
Abstract Submission Process
All submitted abstracts should be extended abstract (maximum 1 page) focusing on one of the conference sub-themes. The abstract should articulate a brief background of the study, the problem being addressed, the methods employed, major results or expected outcome and conclusions from the study. The names of the author(s), affiliations, postal, email and telephone contacts of the corresponding author must be below the title. Abstracts can be submitted for either oral or poster presentation.
All abstracts should be submitted online on this email:
mmuconference@mmu.ac.ug
All submitted abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer review process as they come in, and feedback on acceptance will be communicated via email to the corresponding authors.
Exhibition of innovations
The 3rd annual research conference will be integrated with an exhibition where several university-based and industrial research and innovations are expected to be showcased to the wider community.
Registration fees
This conference is free of charge to all researchers in academia, industry and innovators from community.
Contact Us
Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation,
P.O. Box 837, Fort Portal, Uganda.
Telephone +256 774 246156 – Prof. Fredrick Bagamba – (Conference Vice Chairperson), +256-782223004 – Dr. John Sekajugo Chair (Scientific program committee)
Email: mmuconference@mmu.ac.ug