AWR SUMMIT 2025: International Summit of Partner Radios of AfricaWebRadio Benin Grand-Popo, Benin, July 24-26, 2025

Context and Objectives

In the digital era, broadcasting in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation with the emergence of artificial intelligence, smart technologies, and new economic models. This conference aims to bring together researchers, engineers, media professionals, and innovators to discuss technological advancements and the challenges facing African radio.

We invite researchers and professionals to submit scientific and technical papers on the following topics:

List of Topics

1️⃣ Artificial Intelligence and Broadcasting

• Automation and personalization of radio content through AI
• Voice recognition and intelligent interaction with listeners
• AI-driven detection and combat against misinformation

2️⃣ Signal Processing and Audio Data Analysis

• Enhancing sound quality through signal processing algorithms
• Automatic content identification and classification of audio archives
• Optimized compression and transmission of digital radio streams

3️⃣ Intelligent Vision and Immersive Technologies in Broadcasting

• Use of augmented and virtual reality to enrich the radio experience
• Automatic subtitling and transcription for content accessibility
• Facial expression and emotion analysis for interactive radio

4️⃣ Smart Technologies for the Future of Broadcasting

• Autonomous radios: towards human-free broadcasting
• Smart speakers and voice assistants: opportunities for African radios
• Automation and predictive analysis of listener behavior

5️⃣ Robotics and Broadcasting

• AI-assisted radio hosting and journalist robots
• Use of drones for information gathering and event coverage
• Robots and virtual avatars in radio shows and podcasts

6️⃣ Security, Privacy, and Ethics in Digital Radio

• Blockchain and cybersecurity in audio content management
• Protection of listener data and privacy compliance
• AI ethics in radio content production and broadcasting

7️⃣ Broadcasting and Digital Health

• Community radios and digital health: awareness and education
• Integration of AI and radio for remote patient monitoring
• Radios and smart devices for broadcasting medical information

8️⃣ New Business Models and Digital Finance in the Radio Industry

• Monetization of audio content through cryptocurrencies and NFTs
• Crowdfunding and participatory financing for local radios
• Blockchain for copyright management and content traceability

9️⃣ Others

• Health
• Agriculture
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Renewable Energy ...

Submission Guidelines

Submitted proposals must include:

✅ A clear and precise title

✅ An abstract (300–500 words) explaining the issue, methodology, and expected results

✅ 3 to 5 keywords

✅ A short biography of the author (max 100 words)

Communicators whose topics are impactful will be invited to submit the full version of their papers, between 3 and 4 pages maximum, for publication through EasyChair Publications.

Evaluation and Selection

Submissions will be reviewed by a scientific committee based on relevance, originality, and methodological rigor. Selected authors will have the opportunity to present their work at the conference.

For more information, visit: https://awr-summit.bj/

All questions about submissions should be emailed to infos@awr-summit.bj.