RCU IRC 02: Reformed Church University International Research Conference Great Zimbabwe Hotel Masvingo, Zimbabwe, September 3-5, 2025

The Reformed Church University is proud to host its 2^nd International Research Conference, set to take place from 3 - 5 September 2025 at the prestigious Great Zimbabwe Hotel. This conference will bring together researchers, academics, and professionals to explore inclusive and innovative strategies that promote sustainable socioeconomic development across various sectors.

We are honoured to feature Professor Gertjan van Stam of the Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in Zwolle, Netherlands as our keynote speaker. Additionally, distinguished plenary speakers include:

• Prof. Alfred Makura - Central University of Technology (CUT, RSA)
• Dr. Kudzai Shava - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)
• Dr. Mariyeni Matariro - Witwatersrand University (Wits, RSA)
• Prof. Martin Musengi - Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)

MAIN THEME

• Inclusion for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development

SUBTHEMES

EDUCATION

• Pedagogy/andragogy for diverse learning environments
• Heritage based curriculum for sustainable development
• Inclusive artificial intelligence driven technologies in education
• Inclusive policy frameworks and educational reforms
• Embracing indigenous knowledge systems for sustainable education
• Sustainable and inclusive educational management systems
• Cybersecurity and online safety in education
• ICT for inclusive education and capacity building
• Drug and substance abuse in education
• Sustainable ECD approaches in education
• Heritage based approach in teaching and learning in the 21st century
• AI in education and skills development

COMMERCE

• Inclusive business management practices for sustainable development
• Innovative and heritage based entrepreneurship
• Diverse and sustainable supply chain management
• Transformative leadership
• Digital inclusion and sustainable marketing practices.
• Inclusive trade practices.
• Sustainable finance practices
• AI driven E-Commerce platforms
• AI for MSME empowerment

SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Global funding dynamics and inclusivity
• Justice
• Peace and security for sustainability
• Equity, accountability and access
• Environmental management for sustainability
• Inclusive and resilient healthcare systems
• Heritage based models and climate change
• AI in financial inclusion
• Ethical and responsible AI in commerce

ICT

• ICT for inclusive education and capacity building
• ICT for rural development
• ICT in economic empowerment
• ICT for environmental sustainability
• ICT for research Innovation and knowledge sharing
• Emerging technologies
• Smart cities and ICT for sustainable infrastructure

RELIGION, CULTURE AND HERITAGE

• Religion, gender and development
• Eco-theology
• Religious tourism
• Inclusive religious practices
• African traditional religions and globalisation
• Religion and disability
• Religion and social justice
• Religion and sustainable development
• Religion, culture and inclusive communities

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

• Relevant to the conference theme
• Submitted as Word
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12
• Between 250 - 300 words
• English Only
• Maximum of 5 Keywords

IMPORTANT DATES

• Deadline for submission of Abstracts is 30 June 2025
• Registration opens as soon as Acceptance letter has been issued
• Registration closes 31 July 2025
• Conference dates are 03-05 September 2025

REGISTRATION

• INTERNATIONAL - Physical - $250 ~ Virtual $150
• LOCAL - Physical - $200 ~ Virtual $100

CONFERENCE CONTACT DETAILS

• PROF G.T. NDAMBA ~ +263 77 712 8992 ~ ndambagt@rcu.ac.zw (Conference Co-Ordinator)
• DR. E. RUTORO ~ +263 77 265 7457 ~ drrutoroe@rcu.ac.zw
• MR. B. NCUBE ~ 263 77 172 6128 ~ ncubeb@rcu.ac.zw
• MR. C. JIMU ~+263 77 702 6296 ~ jimuc@rcu.ac.zw

CONFERENCE ENQUIRIES

•  internationalconfrence@rcu.ac.zw