Dakar Spring 2025 Conference Information

Early Registration rates are no longer available. Participants will also be able to register in person in Dakar.

“Black people should have recognition for themselves and their backgrounds and their relationships with other people in the world and thus lose some of their alienation. This museum has certainly stood for that in this town.” -Katherine Dunham

Join us for our first conference on the African continent — a truly Global Black Anthropology Experience!

This conference seeks to explore the unique contributions and experiences of Black scholars in anthropology, emphasizing the rich tapestry of knowledge, methodologies, and insights they bring to the discipline. We have invited scholars, researchers, and students from all over Africa and the African diaspora, representing all anthropological sub-disciplines and related fields to reflect on the history and practice of anthropology in and about Africa and the African diaspora, the contributions of people of African descent in the field, and the latest innovations in research and writing on Black communities.

Conference Registration Details

Preliminary Conference Program

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Lodging and Accommodations

Exclusive Excursions

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Conference Registration Details

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Anthropology and the Black Experience Preliminary Conference Program

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Deadline: April 15, 2025

Partner with us to amplify the voices and experiences of Black anthropologists and communities!

Become a sponsor

Your sponsorship will support:

1) Free lodging in Dakar for all graduate students
2) Lodging and other fees for Africa-based scholars
3) Lodging and other fees for Global South-based scholars
4) Translation expenses (the conference will be held in 3 languages – French, English, and Portuguese)
5) General conference logistics

become a Sponsor

Become an exhibitor

The “Anthropology of the Black Experience Conference” in Dakar will give you unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience of scholars, researchers, and community leaders. Showcase your organization’s commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering dialogue, and celebrating the rich tapestry of Black cultures.

Become an exhibitor

Lodging and Accommodations

CONFERENCE HOTELS

Deadline for booking hotels with discounted rates: April 20, 2025

We have contracted with four hotels for the conference to provide deep discounts for participants. The hotels are:

1. Novotel Dakar
2. Ibis Dakar
3. Pullman Dakar
4. Axil Dakar

*The first three hotels – Novotel, Ibis, and Pullman – can be booked using this link. *Please use this promotion code: BGRE

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*The promotional code for Axil Dakar is:

*The deadline for applying for free lodging has passed.

Enrich Your Conference Experience with These Exclusive Excursions!

Deadline to sign up: April 30, 2025

1.     Goree Island – Day Trip

Gorée Island, a little over a mile offshore from Dakar’s main harbour, is one of the most important historical monuments to European commercial trade in Africans. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring museums and memorials, including the  “Maison des Esclaves” (or Slave House), built in 1770.

When: Two options

1. Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2. Sunday, May 18, 2025

Cost (includes municipal tax, ferry crossing fees, Goree museum guide, snacks/meal).:

-Senegalese (local) visitors:  $22-$25

-African (non-Senegalese) visitors: $23 – $26

-Non-African resident visitors: $28 – $31

2. Renaissance Monument (Monument de la Renaissance Africaine) (DATE: varies)

More than just a statue, the monument is a cultural experience. Inside, you’ll find exhibition spaces that showcase aspects of Senegalese and African history and culture. This allows visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the monuments meaning, and the history surrounding its creation

-Senegalese (local) visitors:  $2 – $5

-Foreign visitors: $11

3. IFAN (CAD) – Institut fondamental d’Afrique noire or Fundamental Institute of Black Africa) at Cheikh Anta Diop University

IFAN is not simply a repository of artifacts; it’s a vital research institution that has played a crucial role in documenting and preserving African knowledge. Visitors get to witness the fruits of this research, gaining insights into the lives, beliefs, and artistic expressions of various African cultures.

Cost: Free (minus transportation to IFAN)

4. Dakar Grand Mosque (Grande Mosquée de Dakar)

Step into a place of serenity and reflection, where the sounds of prayer and the scent of incense create a peaceful ambiance. Whether you are a person of faith or simply seeking a moment of calm, the Grand Mosque offers a respite from the bustle of the city.

*Cost: Free (minus transportation)

5. Saloum Delta

This educational activity of discovery and meeting is the work of a collaboration between the communities of the Saloum Delta and its periphery, in particular the islands of Dionewar and Fadjouth, and institutions such as URICA (Research Unit in Cultural Anthropology) and Musée des Civilisation Noires.

Cost $75 – $115

• Round-trip transportation between Dakar and the Saloum Delta

• Visit to Fadjouth Island

• Canoe transportation: Djifer-Dionewar

• Meals (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)

• Accommodation (overnight)

Activities on Dionewar Island

• Canoe ride and bolong tour via Sangomar (5 canoes for the mangrove tour)

• Swimming at NO STRESS Island (optional)

• Exchange visit to the shell mound “SANDA LA” (local name)

(Potential additions)

• Cultural evening and traditional wrestling (“Ô Langane” is a mini-competition organized for children aged 7 to 17) at the CCCFF Cultural Center.

• Guided tour of the village of Dionewar

• Visit to the craft house

• Visit to the large unit of women processors of fish and forest products

Excursion Sign Up form

Final Dinner Celebration

Don’t miss the closing dinner celebration for the “Anthropology and Black Experience” conference in Dakar! Join us for an unforgettable semi-formal evening of food, fellowship, and reflection. RSVP to secure your spot! Cost: $30 USD (*We will have some free passes for scholars based on the African continent.)

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