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Leading scholars, policymakers, practitioners to grace 2nd CEAUP migration conference
Leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world will gather in Porto from July 1–3, 2026, for the 2nd CEAUP International Conference on Migration, hosted at the University of Porto partner location at Instituto Pernambuco Porto Brasil.
The event will take place at Instituto Pernambuco Porto, Rua das Estrelas 143, Porto, Portugal.
Organized by the Migration Observatory Lab at the Center for African Studies of the University of Porto, in collaboration with international partners including Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria, the conference will focus on the theme:
“Migration and Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Ethics, and Future Pathways.”
The conference will examine the evolving intersection of migration and artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on how emerging technologies are reshaping migration governance, ethical standards, and future global mobility trends. Through a series of panels, keynote sessions, and discussions, participants will engage with some of the most pressing global challenges and opportunities in this field.
Akinwale Roy Ojomo, lead researcher and convener of the conference, stated that:
> “The urgency in creating innovative ideas supported by AI technology is the reason we are gathering in Porto, Portugal this year.”
One of the keynote speakers, Dr. Koko Warner, Director at the IOM Global Data Institute in Geneva, will discuss how big data can help address migration challenges in Europe.
Bisi Obateru, founder of Just I Guide, a U.S.-based company, will present practical solutions on the use of AI in processing immigration protocols online.
Numerous abstracts have been received, and key practitioners have confirmed their participation in the hybrid event. In addition to in-person attendance, participants will have the opportunity to join virtually.
The three-day conference is expected to attract an international audience of researchers, institutional representatives, and professionals, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Invitations have been sent to AIMA and the European Union for goodwill messages, particularly in light of the recent rollout of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.
The conference will also witness the launch of the JAPA Process Theory and Modeling, a strategy designed to help countries of origin create information portals for legal migration pathways and reduce irregular migration.
The organisers can be reached through any of the following:
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Phone: +351 920 658 116