Pan-African Congress on Autism Conference 2026 Ave Maria Hotel and Conference Center–
Gaborone, Botswana Save the date! April 15-18, 2026
WELCOME TO PACA 2026
Rooted in Culture, Driven by Science: Advancing Inclusive Autism Services Across
Africa
Dear Colleagues:
You are invited to Botswana to participate in the 4th Annual Pan-African Congress on Autism (PACA) conference in Ave Maria Hotel and Conference Center, Gaborone, Botswana, on 15th-18th April 2026. With its theme of “Rooted in Culture, Driven by Science: Advancing Inclusive Autism Services Across Africa”, PACA 2026 will bring together educators, researchers, service providers, practitioners, people with an autism spectrum disorder, and families from across Africa and the World.
We are confident that this conference will inspire others by providing opportunities to build relationships, explore intervention strategies, learn about new research developments, celebrate experiences and achievements, and raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders in the African region.
PACA 2026 will feature international and local speakers. Through the four-day conference, delegates will pursue the following conference streams in research papers, personal narratives, poster sessions, and symposiums:
- Culturally Responsive Practices and Indigenous Wisdom
- Evidence-Based Interventions and Therapies
- Policy, Law, Advocacy, and Systems Strengthening
- Autism Research, Data, and Innovation in Africa
- Inclusive Education and School-Based Supports
- Transition Planning, Adult Services, and Employment
- Family Empowerment and Parent-Led Solutions
- Mental Health and Co-occurring Conditions
- Voices from the Spectrum: Lived Experience and Self-Advocacy
- Faith, Community, and Autism Support Networks
This will be a conference for everyone connected with autism spectrum disorders across Africa and other developing countries, as well as Europe, Asia, Asia Pacific, and the Caribbean. Be inspired to participate because what you learn and the connections you make will make a difference tomorrow.
Space Is Limited. Please Register Now!
Log in to www.panafricancongressonautism.org to register and for
more information.
For more inquiries, please send an email to: info@panafricancongressonautism.org
Sincerely,
The PACA Team
- Call for Papers
- Submit Abstracts Here
- PACA2025 Featured Speakers (Coming Soon)
- Hotel Accommodation Recommendations: For room reservation at Ave Maria Hotel and
Conference Center, please email reservation@avemaria.co.bw Attention: Bino Ave Maria
