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    ASP2026—ASP Forum Program at the 9th African School of Physics

    → Africa/Nairobi
    University of Nairobi, Kenya

    University of Nairobi, Kenya
    Mounia Laassiri (Brookhaven National Laboratory (USA))
    Description

    The 9th African School of Physics, ASP2026, is planned at CEMESTEA and the University of Nairobi, Kenya, on July 5-19, 2026. ASP2026 consists of several activities: 

    • A program for university students, July 5-19, 2026: we selected 169 students from 436 applications from 45 countries.
    • A training workshop for high school teachers: we expect 80 teachers from Kenya, selected by their relevant authorities, July 6-9&11, 2026.
    • A forum to engage African policymakers in physics education and research on July 10, 2026.
    • An outreach program for high school students on July 13-17, 2026. 

     

    In this agenda, we define the details of the program for the ASP Forum. 

    Contact
    ASP2026
    Zoom Meeting ID
    66540683217
    Host
    Ketevi Adikle Assamagan
    Alternative host
    Mounia Laassiri
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      • 08:00 → 09:00
        Arrival & Registration
      • 09:00 → 10:00
        Opening Session
        Convener: Prof. Francis Wanjala Nyongesa (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
        • 09:00
          Opening Session 1h

          Prayer and Protocol Observances

          Welcome Remarks by the Chair of the Local Organising Committee
          Sister Dr. Mary Simiyu

          Remarks by the University of Nairobi Leadership:
          • Prof. Zephania Birech — LOC
          • Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson — DVC RIE
          • Prof. Eng. Ayub Njoroge Gitau — Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi

          Remarks by the ASP International Organising Committee (ASP-IOC)

          Official Opening Ceremony:
          • Prof. Eng. Ayub Njoroge Gitau — Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi
          • His Excellency Mirko Giulietti — Ambassador, Embassy of Switzerland
          • Ministry of Education:
          - Mrs. Gladys Masai — CEMASTEA
          - Mrs. Esther Njeri Ngari — KEBS
          - Prof. Dickson Andala — NRF
          - Opening by Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba — Cabinet Secretary of Education

          ASP2026_Policy_Forum_Guiding_Slides.pdf
          ASP2026_Policy_Forum_Guiding_Slides.pptx
      • 10:00 → 10:30
        Coffee Break 30m
      • 10:30 → 12:00
        The African Strategy for Fundamental and Applied Physics (ASFAP)
        Convener: Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg (ZA))
        • 10:30
          ASFAP Overview 30m
          Speaker: Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg (ZA))
          ASFAP-Forum.pdf
          ASFAP Overview-3.docx
          ASFAP Overview-3.pdf
        • 11:00
          ASFAP Strategy: Panel discussion 1h
          • Cross-cutting Fields (Prof. Ulrich Goerlach)
          • Light Sources & Applications (Dr. Gihan Kamel)
          • Particles & Related Applications (Prof. Mirjana Povic)
          • Societal Engagements (Dr. Mounia Laassiri)
          Speakers: Gihan Kamel, Mirjana Povic, Mounia Laassiri (Brookhaven National Laboratory (USA)), Ulrich Goerlach (Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien (FR))
      • 12:00 → 12:30
        Discussion 30m
        Speaker: Jim Virdee (Imperial College (GB))
        SirVirdeePoster.pdf
      • 12:30 → 14:00
        ASP2026 Lunch 1h 30m
      • 14:00 → 15:00
        The African School of Physics (ASP)
        Convener: Ms Mary Simiyu (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
        • 14:00
          ASP, Alignment, Sustainability & Impact 15m
          Speaker: Mounia Laassiri (Brookhaven National Laboratory (USA))
          ASP_MLaassiri.pdf
        • 14:20
          Feedback from an ASP Alumnus/Alumna 15m
          Speaker: Gloria Katunge (University of Nairobi)
          Gloria_ASP_Alumni.pdf
          Gloria_ASP_Alumni.pptx
        • 14:40
          Towards ASP2028 in Ghana 15m
          Speaker: Dr Abdul Rahim Umar (University of South Florida, US)
          ASP28-Ghana.pdf
      • 15:00 → 16:40
        The need for cultural and structural change within the international physics community to open equitable access and success for Africa
        Convener: Herman White (Fermilab, US)
        • 15:00
          Partnership and cooperation with CERN on physics education and research 20m
          Speaker: Martin Gastal (CERN)
          Partnership and cooperation with CERN_20260709.pdf
          Partnership and cooperation with CERN_20260709.pptx
        • 15:25
          Africa-UK physics projects to drive collaboration and innovation 20m
          Speaker: Dr Stephen Loader (UKRI STFC)
        • 15:50
          Mission 300: Accelerating Access to Clean Energy to 300 Million People in Africa by 2030 20m
          Speaker: James Knuckles (World Bank)
        • 16:15
          TBD: Talk by a Swiss Embassy Representative 20m
          Speaker: Magdaline Morijoi (Swiss Embassy)
      • 16:40 → 17:10
        Break Coffee Break/ Group Photos 30m
      • 17:10 → 18:10
        Special talk: Physics for a Shared Future
        Convener: Prof. Njeri Mburu (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
        • 17:10
          Physics for a Shared Future 45m
          Speaker: Nkem Khumbah (The African Academy of Sciences)
        • 17:55
          Q&A 15m
      • 18:10 → 18:25
        Closing session
        Convener: Prof. Zephania Birech (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
        • 18:10
          Closing session 15m
          • Summary of key outcome
          • Vote of thanks by IOC/IAC
          • Vote of thanks by the host
      • 18:25 → 18:30
        End of Event
      • 20:00 → 23:00
        ASP Dinner 3h