The 12th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society (AMRS2024) will be held in Kigali, Rwanda 16-19 December 2024. The Kigali AMRS2024 will draw participants from around the world, with an anticipated attendance of 500 people. At its heart, the AMRS series of conferences allows the scientific and research communities to build knowledge, foster relationships and promote action for further understanding and collaborations in the broad fields associated with materials science and technology.