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- eLearning Africa was founded in 2005 and has taken place in Addis Ababa in 2006, in Nairobi in 2007, in Accra in 2008, in Dakar in 2009, in Lusaka in 2010, in Dar es Salaam in 2011, in Cotonou in 2012, in Windhoek in 2013, in Kampala in 2014, in Addis Ababa in 2015, in Cairo in 2016, in Port Louis in 2017, in Kigali in 2018, in Abidjan in 2019, a host of virtual events in 2020 / 2021, in Kigali in 2022, in Dakar in 2023, in Kigali in 2024, in Dar es Salaam in 2025, and in Accra in 2026.
- Over the past 20 years, eLearning Africa has hosted over 23.000 participants from 100+ countries around the world, with over 80% coming from the African continent. More than 4,700 speakers have addressed the conference about every aspect of digital learning, training and skills development.
- The conference is held in ENGLISH and FRENCH.
- The PROGRAMME includes core dialogues, discovery demos, knowledge exchange sessions, knowledge factories, panel discussions, panel talks, plenary sessions, pre-conference events, one-on one bilateral meetings and boardroom discussions on specific topics and informal networking opportunities in which practitioners share their experiences, ideas, new information and perspectives.
- In the EXHIBITION AREA, leading international eLearning manufacturers, suppliers and service providers present their latest products and services. Most participants see the exhibition as an important meeting point for professional interaction and networking within the conference.
- WORKSHOPS, conducted by leading experts and practitioners, precede the event. These small, intensive sessions offer attendees a unique opportunity to acquire new skills and learn about the latest developments.
- eLearning Africa is the venue for the annual MINISTERIAL ROUND TABLE, an annual meeting of African ICT and Education ministers, who take part in a day-long discussion of key issues affecting education, training, skills and technology before the official opening of the main conference.
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“It has been a great and eventful moment so far... No dull moment but continuous learning. I have never been engaged like this in a scholarly manner. I must sincerely commend the organisers of this great event and I am extremely glad to have taken part in it. I learnt exceedingly... I am much better in eLearning discussions."
“A big thanks to you! The event is essential for us. It allows us to share ideas and messages with an influential and pan-African group of policy makers and experts working at the intersection of technology and education."
“Well done and congratulations for an excellent meeting. It has been very fulfilling for me personally, an eye opener and beautiful linking up with colleagues and making new friends. A wonderful community! We pray this continues to foster from strength to strength with much fruit!"
“Such a fantastic conference, still reeling from ideation and connections."
“We truly appreciated the opportunity to connect with so many like-minded professionals and to share our work. The event was excellently organized, and we gained valuable insights and contacts."
“Congratulations on the success and seamless execution of eLearning Africa 2024. The event provided invaluable opportunities to connect with organizations that share Educational Initiatives mission to provide equitable access to education for all."
“Thank you so much for inviting us to participate in your world-class event. It truly is a reflection of our ambitions of being part of the movement to democratise education on our beautiful continent. We appreciate all the love put into this event, year after year."
“Indeed, it was a pleasant experience partaking in this Virtual Exchange. It was like moving around the globe with current learning trends/tools in less than 1 week!"
“Indeed we thank organizers for the match-making with the solution providers. It is an opportunity for us to schedule one-on-one meetings with them.. Together we can tap opportunities out there and solve the underlying challenges in our institutions and society at large by thinking and taking action together to advance teaching and learning in tertiary education."
“I take this opportunity to thank the organisers of the eLearning Africa Tertiary Education Virtual Exchange 2021 for the excellent management of what has turned out to be a successful and highly stimulating event. It was indeed a memorable experience that left quite a mark on our academic journey. It was not only greatly enjoyable but also academically very profitable. I am looking forward to next year’s event."
“This is just what some of us needed. I especially liked the networks some of us established that we never get an opportunity to establish during "normal" workshops and conferences! Well done Rebecca and team!"
“Thanks a lot for sharing with me this opportunity to learn more on this topic from the outstanding exhibitors. I really appreciate it."
“Congratulations once more on the great success of the first eLearning Africa Tertiary Education Virtual Exchange."
“It was really a very interesting event. Please keep it up."