Session Formarts

re-Conference Workshops take place on the Wednesday preceding the main conference and require separate registration.

These sessions can be half-day or full-day and are designed to develop practical skills, foster deep knowledge, and explore solutions relevant to the eLearning community through interactive knowledge sharing.

• Full-day workshops last a maximum of 6 hours, including two coffee breaks and lunch.
• Half-day workshops last a maximum of 3 hours, including one coffee break. Please note that lunch is not included in half-day workshops.

Facilitators are requested to submit a detailed agenda outlining the planned activities for their half- or full-day session. The eLearning Africa programme team will provide a template to assist with this.

Materials and handouts:

• Facilitators should notify the eLearning Africa team in advance of any specific materials they may require during the workshop (e.g., post-its, pens), as acquiring these onsite can be challenging. Early requests are highly recommended.
• Facilitators should bring enough copies of any handouts to distribute, as onsite photocopying facilities are unavailable and external options may be costly and time-consuming.

The conference offers a series of plenary sessions for the entire audience, with no concurrent sessions. These plenaries include:

• Keynote Sessions: Held on Thursday and Friday mornings, these sessions feature keynote presentations by leading voices from across sectors and regions.
• The eLearning Africa Learning Battle: A highly participatory plenary where any participant can step forward to defend their favourite learning method in a three-minute pitch. Guided by energetic hosts, this lively session combines serious reflection with fun and debate, as the audience listens, questions, and ultimately votes to crown the most convincing learning approach — and its champion.
• The eLearning Africa Debate: The closing plenary on Friday evening features a parliamentary-style debate on a timely and often controversial topic. A panel of experts engages in sharp, informed argument, and the session concludes with audience participation and a final vote on the motion.

A Panel Discussion is a session where experts engage in a moderated conversation on a key topic, focusing on dialogue rather than individual presentations.

These sessions are dynamic and insight-driven, allowing panellists to exchange views, debate key issues, and respond to audience questions in real time.

To make the most of this format, speakers are encouraged to

• Come prepared to share clear, concise insights rather than formal presentations.
• Engage actively with fellow panellists to foster meaningful discussion.
• Be ready to respond to curated questions and audience input.
• Bring real-world examples, challenges, and trends to stimulate debate and enrich the conversation.

A Knowledge Exchange Session is a session designed to focus on knowledge sharing and networking.

These sessions are informal and interactive, providing participants with the opportunity to introduce themselves and engage in open discussions without a moderator.

To make the most of this format, speakers are encouraged to:

• Share concise and relevant stories.
• Include practical examples and personal experiences.
• Prepare questions to engage your audience actively.
• Prioritise interactivity and dialogue to make your session memorable and actionable.

These sessions are conducted in small groups with limited capacity to promote meaningful discussions.

The Knowledge Factory format is an engaging session, designed to promote peer learning and hands-on activities as part of the main programme.

These sessions are dynamic and collaborative, encouraging participants to experiment, co-create, and reflect on real-life challenges.

To make the most of this format, speakers are encouraged to:

• Design interactive exercises that participants can actively engage with.
• Focus on tools, methods, or processes that can be directly applied in participants’ contexts.
• Encourage small group work or collaborative problem-solving.
• Create space for feedback, iteration, and shared insights.

The Learning Café format is an interactive round-table session designed to encourage small-group discussions, foster peer-learning and collaboration.

These sessions create a participatory environment where attendees rotate between tables to exchange ideas, explore key questions, and learn from each other’s experiences.

To make the most of this format, speakers are encouraged to:

• Prepare thought-provoking questions to spark discussion at each table.
• Facilitate brief, focused conversations that invite diverse perspectives.
• Encourage participants to share insights as they rotate between groups.
• Capture and synthesise key takeaways to share at the end of the session.

A Presentation Panel is a curated session featuring two or more speakers who share their work, perspectives, or experiences, followed by audience interaction.

Each speaker is allocated 10–20 minutes to present, with the session chaired by a moderator who will manage timing and introductions. Presenters may use audio-visual support to enhance their delivery.

To make the most of this format, speakers are encouraged to:

• Deliver focused, engaging presentations on relevant topics and practical case studies.
• Share actionable insights, not promotional content.
• Highlight real-world experiences with technology in education and training.
• Use clear, well-prepared slides to support their key messages.
• Capture attention from the start with a question, story, or relatable example.
• Respect their time limit and invite further discussion during the Q&A or after the session.