Conference Collaboration

The ESCALATOR programme actively partners with conferences, symposiums, and academic events to advance digital humanities and computational social sciences research in South Africa.

What We Offer:

  • Co-hosting and organisational support
  • Keynote speaker funding and travel support
  • Workshop facilitation and training sessions
  • Promotional and communications support
  • Networking opportunities with our research community

Partnership Models:

  • Full Conference Partnership: Comprehensive collaboration including funding, speakers, and promotional support
  • Workshop Integration: Embedding ESCALATOR training sessions within existing conferences
  • Keynote Support: Funding for international speakers in digital humanities
  • Student Support: Travel and accommodation funding for student participants

How to Apply: Submit your collaboration proposal including:

  • Conference details and target audience
  • Proposed partnership level
  • Expected outcomes and impact
  • Timeline and budget requirements

Application Process:

1. Complete our Partnership inquiry form

2. Initial consultation with ESCALATOR team

3. Formal proposal submission

4. Review and approval process (4-6 weeks)

5. Partnership agreement and planning