Maasai Mara University
International Conference 2026
Innovating tourism, conservation and climate action in the age of AI. Join scholars, policymakers and conservationists shaping a sustainable future for the Mara and beyond.
About the conference
The Maasai Mara University International Conference 2026 brings together scholars, policymakers, industry professionals, conservationists, innovators, tourism experts, environmental scientists, AI researchers, students and development partners to discuss transformative solutions for sustainable tourism, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.
The conference aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration while leveraging artificial intelligence to reshape conservation and tourism for future generations.
Four tracks, one shared horizon
Pick the track that matches your research or practice — each runs parallel sessions across the five-day program.
Abstract submission guidelines
Submit original research, case studies or innovations aligned to one of the four sub-tracks. Abstracts are reviewed on a rolling basis until 15 August 2026.
- Sub-theme applied for (1–4)
- Presentation title
- Author name(s)
- Affiliation — department, organization, postal address, phone, email, and ORCiD if available
- SDG issue being addressed
- Abstract body, 200–250 words, covering an introduction, the challenge, motivation, methods, findings and resolutions relevant to the theme
- 4–6 keywords to index your study
Sub-theme number _ Country _ Institution _ First name _ Second name
e.g. 3_Uganda_Makerere University_Otieno_Mboya
Publication routes
Accepted papers can be published, at the author's choice, through:
- The Springs of Nature Conservation Journal
- The conference Book of Proceedings
Want to review submissions? Email conference.2026@mmarau.ac.ke to apply as a reviewer.
Conference highlights
Important dates
Registration & fees
Early bird pricing ends 20 July 2026. Every registration includes transport, meals, materials and Reserve entry.
| Category | Early bird (before 20 Jul) | Late bird (after 20 Jul) |
|---|---|---|
| East African students | Ksh 1,000 / USD 7 | Ksh 1,500 / USD 12 |
| Kenyans | Ksh 3,000 | Ksh 4,500 |
| East Africans | USD 20 | USD 25 |
| Africans & lower/middle-income countries | USD 50 | USD 75 |
| Global participants (not from LMICs) | USD 200 | USD 250 |
| Exhibition booths | Ksh 40,000 / USD 300 | Ksh 50,000 / USD 400 |
For group presentations, every participant registers individually. Priority is given to women and minority-group applicants.
What's included
- Transport to/from Nairobi (incl. JKIA) for international participants
- Local transport within 6km of the University, and to Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Conference certificate, programme and Book of Abstracts
- Branded T-shirt, jute bag and stationery
- All daytime meals and the Gala Dinner
- Entry into Maasai Mara National Reserve
Program at a glance
Partner with the conference
In-kind contributions are highly encouraged.
Why attend Resilient Horizons
Conference outcomes
- Policy briefs on sustainable tourism and hospitality
- A database of sustainable tourism, hospitality and environmental management research practices
- Consortia of researchers across tourism, hospitality, environmental management, wildlife and conservation
- Innovations across tourism, hospitality, environmental management, wildlife and conservation
- New collaborations across tourism, hospitality, environmental management, wildlife and conservation
Contacts
Visit mmarau.ac.ke for further information.