International Conference on Translational Research in Learning Disabilities
ICTR-LD 2026 — Bridging the Gap: Transforming Research into Learning Outcomes. An interdisciplinary gathering moving beyond theory to deliver actionable, data-driven, and culturally grounded solutions for neurodivergent learners across Africa.
Translating research into real classroom outcomes
ICTR-LD 2026 is a premier interdisciplinary gathering designed to move beyond theoretical discussion and deliver actionable, data-driven, and culturally grounded solutions for neurodivergent learners across Africa.
The conference brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, social advocates, and technology innovators to translate empirical research into practical classroom micro-interventions, community support systems, and scalable educational policies.
"Bridging the Gap: Transforming Research into Learning Outcomes."
Conference ThemeFive conference tracks
Each track anchors a distinct piece of the translational pipeline — from clinical diagnosis, through policy and community models, to the technology and pedagogy that reach the classroom.
Clinical Foundations, Assessment & Diagnostics
- Translating clinical child psychiatry and neuro-pedagogical data into early developmental benchmarks
- Standardizing early screening, psychometrics, and diagnostic metrics across West African classrooms
- Ethical, legal, and clinical protocols for reliable learning disability identification
Educational Policy, Equity & Governance
- Harmonizing national curriculum frameworks with inclusive education policies
- Institutionalizing translational learning tools and frameworks into public school systems
- Legal, financial, and institutional structures required to drive systemic educational reform
Socio-Educational Models, Community Advocacy & Lifelong Transitions
- Ubuntu-informed inclusive pedagogies harnessing community and indigenous knowledge systems
- Building sustainable parent, teacher, and civil society advocacy networks
- Psychosocial support, stigma reduction, and community-based micro-interventions
- Vocational pathways, life skills, and post-secondary transition frameworks for neurodivergent youth
Assistive Technology, AI & Digital Innovation
- Digital innovation, AI applications, and assistive EdTech tools for learning adaptation
- Designing, testing, and deploying adaptive digital technologies in low-resource settings
- Data privacy, digital inclusion, and accessibility standards for neurodivergent learners
Classroom Pedagogy, Micro-Interventions & Teacher Development
- Practical micro-interventions and differentiated instruction for mainstream classrooms
- Design, testing, and deployment of low-cost classroom adaptations
- Hands-on teacher training frameworks and continuous professional development (CPD)
"Ubuntu-informed pedagogies harness community and indigenous knowledge systems — research only becomes translational when it reaches the parent, the teacher, and the child."
Three ways to present
Oral Presentations
Empirical papers, policy reviews, and methodological studies addressing any of the five thematic tracks — presented live to the conference floor.
Poster Exhibitions
Visual displays highlighting ongoing research, clinical case studies, or field interventions for direct, one-on-one engagement with attendees.
The "NeuroChallenge" Pitch
Working prototypes, assistive tech apps, AI tools, or low-tech adaptive innovations. Finalists pitch live to a jury of venture leads, pedagogical experts, and community advocates.
Abstract requirements
Every submission is reviewed against the same core criteria, regardless of track or format. Confirm the checklist below before you submit to riic@babcock.edu.ng.
Important dates
Join us in Ilishan-Remo this November
ICTR-LD 2026 is hosted at the 600-seater hall, Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria — organized by the ICTR-LD 2026 Organizing Committee.