CIDAQ 2026 · 25–27 November 2026
The conference
Dakar International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Research and Innovation
The conference
ANAQ-Sup's flagship event on quality assurance
CIDAQ is ANAQ-Sup's flagship scientific and institutional event on quality assurance in higher education, research and innovation. Held periodically, it brings together policy makers, quality assurance agencies, higher education institutions, research organisations, lecturer-researchers, students, technical and financial partners, international organisations and socio-economic stakeholders.
Overall objective
To contribute to the systemic transformation and lasting strengthening of higher education, research and innovation systems by promoting integrated, innovative quality assurance aligned with international standards, through dialogue, the sharing of experience and co-construction between national and international stakeholders.
Vision
To establish itself as a leading African forum on quality assurance policies, practices and innovations.
Mission
To promote a culture of quality, encourage knowledge sharing, build capacity, stimulate institutional and scientific cooperation and support the reform of higher education, research and innovation systems.
Values
Excellence, integrity, innovation, cooperation, inclusion, responsibility and knowledge sharing.
- Dates
- 25–27 November 2026
- Venue
- Saly Portudal
- Organiser
- ANAQ-Sup
- Working languages
- French (main language), English depending on international participants
The conference
Expected outcomes
- adoption of a Dakar Declaration on quality assurance in higher education, research and innovation;
- strategic recommendations and policy briefs for decision makers and institutions;
- publication of the conference proceedings;
- capacity building and a shared understanding of emerging issues;
- development of partnerships, cooperation networks and joint initiatives;
- identification of priority actions to support reforms and the convergence of practices;
- a stronger position for ANAQ-Sup and Dakar in the African and international dialogue on quality assurance.
Registration is open
Book your place for 25, 26 and 27 November 2026, in Saly Portudal.