19th International Conference & Exhibition on
Digital Education, Training & Skills Development

Accra International Conference Centre,
Accra, Ghana

June 3→5, 2026

Programme Grid

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

FD1 Re-connecting Futures: Indigenous Knowledge and Africa’s Digital Generation (EN)
  • Tom Wambeke , ITC-ILO (United Nations)
  • Chigozie Emmanuel Okonkwo , African Union Commission
M3 EdTech for Good Clinic: Amplifying African Innovation in EdTech (EN)
  • Christopher Nkrumah , UNICEF
  • Carlos Ferrari , UNICEF
  • Frank van Cappelle , UNICEF
M4 Recalibrating the AI Revolution: How to Build, Use, and Govern AI on Africa’s Terms (EN)
  • Ronda Zelezný-Green , datocracy AI
  • Habib Houndekindo , Datocracy
MRT Ministerial Round Table
  • Reginah Mhaule , Deputy Minister of Basic Education in South Africa
  • Hon. Dr Frederick Makamure Shava
A2 Mwanga wa Elimu Light the Way: Join Africa's EdTech Revolution!
A3 Leveraging A.I. tools from “Convenience to Competency” (EN)
  • Nicole Arrighi , Tennessee State University
A5 From Inquiry to Algorithms: Teaching AI Readiness Without the Internet (EN)
  • Ayo Jones , Belonging Labs
A1 Atelier réflexif sur l’hybridation des enseignements et des formations (FR)
  • Carole Schorlé-Stefan , L'Université Numérique
A4 Learning in Our Own Voice: Language, Culture & Identity in African Digital Education (EN)
  • Irene Elorm Hatsu Fiebor , Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre
  • Philip Makafui Ankah , Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre
  • Bernice Cobbinah , Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre
BL6 Bilateral MeetingsPre-scheduled, meetings with ministerial delegations, high level NGOs & IGOs, education institutions
PLENARY00 Africa's Time, Africa's Terms: Learning for Sovereignty, Strength and Solidarity (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Dr Barbara Glover , AUDA-NEPAD
  • Prof. Clement Dzidonu , President of Accra Institute of Technology (AIT)
  • Hon. Haruna Iddrisu , Minister for Education
M1 Atelier prospectif sur les ressources éducatives libres et le multilinguisme (FR)
  • Juliette Touzene , L'Université Numérique / AUNEGe
  • Jacques Dang , L'Université Numérique / AUNEGe

Thursday, June 4, 2026

PLENARY01 Building Trustworthy Futures: Leadership, Knowledge, and Ethics in Africa’s Digital Transformation (EN/FR) EN/FR
HED01 Strategic Leadership and Digital Transformation in African Higher Education (EN)
  • Abigail Dzama Anderson , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
  • Abdul Hamid Kwarteng , NiBS University
  • Sadiat Adetoro Salau , Federal University of Technology Minna
  • Joshua Valeta , Distance Education Association for Southern Africa
  • Yendoutie Nakorgou , Centre Africain d'Études Supérieures en Gestion (CESAG)
  • Jesse Karanja , Zindua School
TEA02 AI as a Practical, Context Aware Support Tool for Teachers (EN)
  • Jolene Gallet , Funda Wande
  • Lordina Omanhene-Gyimah , Opportunity International Edufinance
  • Edward Ishaku , International Rescue Committee
  • Felicity Burgess , EdTech Hub
POL03 The 2030 Countdown: From Continental Policy to Classroom Impact (EN)
  • Barbara Glover , AUDA-NEPAD
  • John Kimotho , Spix Foundation
YSK04 Practical and Industry-Aligned Pathways for Employability and Entrepreneurship (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Foster Ofosu , African Development Bank Chair
  • Claudia Addo-Twum , StudentPreneur Africa Network
  • Hamed Kadiyogo , Centre de Formation Professionnelle EMPRINT
  • Matthew Santaspirt , Savvas Learning Company
TEA05 Partnering for Better Teaching: The RTIA Approach in Sub-Saharan Africa (EN)
SES06 TBA
SCH09 Low-Tech and Community-Driven Digital Innovation for Foundational Learning in Rural Environments (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • June Omune , Milele Zanzibar Foundation
  • Gbaffou Brice Romaric Aka , Centre Africain d’Études Supérieures en Gestion (CESAG)
  • Cormac O'Keeffe , Bibliothèques Sans Frontières
  • Leslie Casely-Hayford , Associates for Change (AfC)
  • Wesley Lynch , Snapplify
INC10 Decolonising Digital Learning Through Storytelling and Indigenous Knowledge (EN)
  • Samuel Adeyinka , Enviado Global Media
  • Sesay Gibrill Amid , Central University
  • Celestin Nkeramihigo , Kepler College
  • Emmanuel Koukambakana Kouka , Armada Studio
  • Abruquah Emmanuel , Tampere Universityof Applied Sciences (TAMK)
POL11 Building Data-Driven Education Systems in Africa (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Marjo Somari , Finnish National Agency for Education Chair
  • George Oduro , Ministry of Education, Ghana
  • Angela Arnott , Global E Schools and Community Initiative (GESCI)
  • Felix Kayode Olakulehin , National Open University of Nigeria
YSK12 Practical STEAM and Digital Skills Models for Youth Digital Innovation (EN)
  • Joseph William Manga , CUBE - The Gambia
  • Juliana Sarya , IOTeach
  • Constance Agyeman , Partnership Bureau
  • Noelle Mahuvi , Great Hope Foundation
SES14 TBA
SCH16 Transforming Secondary Education: System-Level Strategies and School-Driven Innovation (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Evelyn Hwami , Mutare Teachers College
  • Djérambété Sylvain , HundrEDorg
  • Kumba Abigail Saquee , School District Sierra Leone (SDSL)
  • Louise Elizabeth Fullard , Department of Education Mpumalanga
  • Ursula Birago-Yeboah , Ghana Library Authority
  • Lovetta Bangura , EasySTEM
INC17 Gender Responsive Digital Pathways in STEM, TVET and Research (EN)
  • Ronda Zelezný-Green , datocracy AI Chair
  • Judith Sigauke , Mutare Polytechnic
  • Priscilla Kerebi , Edsource Africa
  • Irene Mkini Lugalla , MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and Danida Fellowship Centre
AIT20 Putting Learners First: How Governments Can Scale AI that Works in Every Classroom (EN)
  • Wesley Lynch , Snapplify
BIL21 Bilateral MeetingsPre-scheduled, meetings with ministerial delegations, high level NGOs & IGOs, education institutions
PED22 Transformer son cours en expérience hybride : de l’idée à la ressource numérique en une journée (FR)
  • André Chateau Akue Asseko , IMT Nord Europe
YSK23 The Talent–Tech Connection: Boosting African Talents to Bridge the Global Digital Skills Gap (EN)
SCH24 Digital, STEAM and Data-Driven Foundations for Early Learning in Africa (EN)
  • Ferdinand Eruka , LEAP Africa Chair
  • Milisa Janda , Trevor Noah Foundation
  • Craig Gibbs , JET Education Services
  • Ona Newton , Tobams Group
AIT25 Beyond the Bandwidth Barrier: AI-Driven Learning for Multiple Contexts with AWS (EN)
  • Aanya Niaz , Amazon Web Services
  • Michael Okurut , Yiya
  • Samson Wambuzi , Yiya
TVT27 Digitalisation, Inclusion, and System Reform in African TVET (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Emmanuel Choge , GIZ Kenya
  • Stefania Bortolotti , ENAIP NET
  • José António Goncalves , Lucas-Nuelle GmbH
PED28 Transforming Health Education through Digital and Blended Learning in Africa (EN)
  • George Mwanamwalye Muyunda , SOLIDARMED
  • Yusuf Hassan , African Sports Science Institute Clinic - ASSIC
  • Adrien Ndeze , University of Global Health Equity
  • Roger Lawrence , African Forum for Research and Education in Health
YSK29 Skills for the Digital Labour Market: Data, Platforms, and Flexible Learning (EN/FR)
TEA30 Teacher Agency and Context-Responsive Pedagogy: Collaboration, Innovation and Practice (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Ishmael Magare , Botswana Open University
  • Herrnahrt Galeaphe Komla Bani , Tertiary Education ( Teacher Education)
  • Daniel Ganyoame , Africa ICT Right
  • Laila Ouchen , Ecole Normale Supérieure, Université Cadi Ayyad de Marrakech
BIL32 Bilateral MeetingsPre-scheduled, meetings with ministerial delegations, high level NGOs & IGOs, education institutions
PLENARY02 Participants' Dinner & Dance
AIT08 Human-Centred and Inclusive AI for African Education Systems (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Habib Houndekindo , Datocracy Chair
  • Aruj Khaliq , University of Oxford & ALIF
  • Antoine Kantiza , Promotion of Learning and Education in Distance
  • Rosalin Abigail Kyere-Nartey , Africa Dyslexia Organisation
  • Anthony Brandenburg , CODEUS
  • Evelyn Karkkulainen , University of eastern Finland
EDT07 Africa’s EdTech Inflection Point: From Pilots to System-Level Innovation (EN)
  • Ernest Gavor , Africa EdTech Exchange
EDT18 EdTech & Mobile Network Operators - Unlocking the Digital Ecosystem that Will Build Edtech (EN)
  • Edgar Kasenene , IDEX Africa
HED19 Scaling Digital Transformation with the Open edX Platform: Ethiopia's e-SHE Program as a Blueprint for Reimagining Higher Education Across Africa (EN)
  • Basiliyos Tilahun , e-SHE
  • Edward Zarecor , Open edX Project
POL13 Beyond Pilots: Building Sustainable Digital Education Ecosystems (EN)
  • J-P Järvinen , Eduten
  • Laura Nevanlinna , The Campus Company
  • Peter Fagerström , Educraftor
  • Risto Vahanen , FGES
  • Jarkko Elo , Funidata Ltd
TEA15 Digital Readiness and Professional Growth for African Teachers (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Eric Appau Asante , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Chair
  • Nicodemus Mbwambo , Arusha Technical College
  • Monas Allotey , University of the Witwatersrand
  • Abdoul Alpha Dia , UNCHK (Université Numérique Cheikh Hamidou Kane)
EDT31 Climate Education, Community Action and Local Resilience (EN)
  • David Hollow , EdTech Hub Chair
  • Joseph Obore , Action for Development of Grassroots Communities
  • Badin Borde , Siemens Stiftung
INC26 Rural Digital Access & Infrastructure Innovation (EN)
  • Manzamasso Kpelou , DIGI IMPACT AFRICA
  • Celestine Agropah , Happy Daffodils
  • Precious Mia Akidi , Uganda Communications Commission

Friday, June 5, 2026

HED33 AI Readiness, Literacy and Governance in African Higher Education (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Riana Prins , IMM Graduate School Chair
  • Leslie Kennedy , The California State University, Office of the Chancellor
  • Oluwaseun Philip Oluyide , RETRIDOL, National Open University of Nigeria
  • Tobias Shumba , Harare Polytechnic
  • Karen Ferreira-Meyers , University of Eswatini
  • Thomas McManus , Carnegie Mellon University
HED37 Cross Continental Collaboration and Partnerships in Higher Education (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Omo Oaiya , West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN)
  • Nesma Mostafa , British Council
  • Rob Branch , University of Georgia
  • Daniel Agyapong , University of Cape Coast
  • Rosine Urujeni , Carnegie Mellon University
  • Jacques Dang , L'Université Numérique / AUNEGe
INC38 Inclusive Digital Education: African Led Innovations for Learners with Disabilities (EN)
  • Tim Unwin , Royal Holloway, University of London Chair
  • Daniel Atuah , KNUST E-Learning Centre
  • Nancy Abraham Sumari , The Jenga Hub
  • Bridget Longla , Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services
TVT40 Agricultural Skills in Africa: TVET Innovation and Digital Learning for a Changing Sector (EN)
  • Sodade David , Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD)
  • Mustapha Diyaol Haqq , Okuafo Foundation
SES41 TBA
AIT43 Masterclass: AI in Education – Policy for Public Sector Leaders in Africa (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Aida Opoku-Mensah , Fourth Industrial Revolution for Africa’s Development (FIRCAD)
EDT45 Africa's DPI for Education: A Look Inside RESPECT (EN)
  • John Kimotho , Spix Foundation
EDT46 EdTech Spotlight: Innovation Ghana (EN)
  • Ray Nkum , Medulla Digital Innovations
  • Cecil Senna Nutakor , eCampus LLC
  • Prince Asare Boateng , STEMAIDE Africa
  • Anthony Owusu-Ansah , PrivateLearn
  • Isaac Maafo , DigiTransact AI
  • Emmanuel Abbam , Nyinn Innovation
INC52 Collective Power, African Ideas: Women Driving Knowledge and Innovation (EN)
  • Fiona Wanjiku Moejes , Mawazo Institute
  • Damaris Ndua , Mawazo Institute
  • Patricia Makau , Mawazo Institute
HED53 Digital Learning Innovation for Low Bandwidth and Inclusive Higher Education in Africa (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Joy Hambabi , Namibia University of Science and Technology
  • Vicente Halle , University Of Saint Thomas Of Mozambique
  • Oscar Ouedraogo , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
EDT56 Open, Offline, Interoperable and Locally Driven Learning Systems (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Kwame Nyatuame , Ghana Edtech Alliance
  • Ana Barfield , Aga Khan Foundation
  • Domnick Okullo , Education Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA)
  • Margaret Jackson , Rainbow Consult
  • Sara Vernocchi , LUNEX
EDT60 Localising Open Educational Resources to Address Misinformation in Ghana (EN)
  • Nora Obeng , Ghana Library Authority
HED62 The E-Learning Model Canvas (ELMC): A Strategic Framework for Advancing Digital Readiness Higher Education (EN)
  • Eric Appau Asante , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
PLENARY03 eLearning Africa Plenary Debate: “This House Believes Africa’s Education Systems Are Preparing Young People for a World That No Longer Exists - and Setting Them Up to Fail as a Result.” EN/FR
  • Michael Onyango , The 4gotten Bottomillions Chair
  • Maximilian Bankole Jarrett , The Africa-Barbados Heritage Initiative (TABHI)
  • Adam Salkeld , DLA - Digital Learning Associates
  • Efua Adabie , Breaking Doors Foundation
EDT42 Discovery Demos (EN)
  • Christian Elongue , Muna
  • Viella Iradukunda , University of Global Health Equity
  • Hamis Juma , TUSOME
  • Nidal Nidal Essa , Merowe Technology University/Qalam AlMaarifa for Research and Development
  • Joseph Fallah Yondah , TP Learn
  • Joy Bonsu Schmutz , The Learning Chimp
  • Karin Stierlin , Taboobreaker Association/ Taboobreaker SA NPC
PED34 Designing Africa’s Digital Learning Future: Mapping Online Course Content Creation in African Universities (EN)
  • Bernadette Kiarie , United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa)
SCH36 Foundational Learning: Family-Centred, Culturally Grounded Digital Approaches (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Eugenia Agyeiwaa Boadi , KidsAtHome Educational Centre
  • Aaron Hemphill , SIL Global
TVT35 From Classrooms to Workplaces: Strengthening TVET Pathways for Future Skills (EN)
  • Kaisa Kanerva , Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
  • Heidi Lempinen , Omnia Education Partnerships
  • Dhiraj Khot , Sinapse Education Oy
  • Marianne Kujala-Garcia , Finnish National Agency for Education
  • Risto Vahanen , FGES
YSK39 Skills for the Digital Labour Market: Data, Platforms, and Flexible Learning (EN)
  • Walter Dzimey , Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
  • Mona Niina Iddrisu , African Center for Economic Transformation
  • Olusola Amusan , Curators University
HED44 Academic Integrity & AI Enabled Assessment in Higher Education (EN)
  • Aletta Mweneni Hautemo , Namibia University of Science and Technology
  • Bidda Jacob Anto , National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
  • Riana Prins , IMM Graduate School
L&D47 Designing Workplace Learning for the Future (EN)
  • John Ndabarasa , United Nations International Trade Centre Chair
  • Amani Minja , NMB Bank
  • Chibuikem Nwani , Sahara Group
  • Iryna Atamanenko , Harrison Assessments Inter'l Limited
PED49 Digital Language Learning and Pedagogical Innovation (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Jean-Baptiste Milon , International Expert Chair
  • Mohammed Khadri , OFPPT
  • Robert Kenfack , CAMELTA (Cameroon English Language and Literature Teachers Association) / Ministry of Secondary Education- Cameroon
  • Oluwatoyin Odeleye , Federal College of Education (Special)
SES48 TBA
TEA50 Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Tools for Child Centred Teaching (EN)
  • Mahamba Sebastian Ihonde , Africa ELTA
  • Robert Quansah , Sabre Education LBG
YSK51 Innovative Pathways for Youth Employability and Digital Agency (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Babacar Lo , GFA West Africa HUB x VOLKENO
  • Laura Kyongo , Groundbreaker Talents
  • Patricia Musiime , Carnegie Mellon University Africa
  • Mohamed Super Dumbuya , Uniguide
  • Ana Carolina Almeida , Fundação Dom Cabral
L&D58 From Vision to Implementation: Public-Sector Capacity for a Sovereign Digital and AI Future (EN)
  • Andrea Samantha Quaye , KAIPTC - Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre Chair
  • Calvain Raoul Nangue , SMART AFRICA
  • Foster Ofosu , African Development Bank
  • Nathan Karanja Kiiru , Kenya School of Government
SES55 TBA
SES57 TBA
TEA54 Teachers as Co-Researchers: CITRA 2.0 Living Lab for Culturally Responsive AI Integration (EN)
  • Joerg Martin Hartmann , Goethe-Institut Senegal
TEA61 Empowering Teachers Through Digital Pedagogy, Collaboration and Professional Growth (EN)
  • Miracule Gavor , Ghana Society for Education Technology (GSET)
  • Bawa Mbage , University of Education RTIA project
  • Eugenia Agyeiwaa Boadi , KidsAtHome Educational Centre
  • Hasha Seine Maringe , Information and Communication Technology Association of Zimbabwe
YSK59 Future-Ready Learning: Digital Agency, Creativity, and Transversal Skills (EN/FR) EN/FR
  • Dylan Abakah , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) E-Learning Centre
  • Latirr Carr , Leap Learning
  • Sunah Keili , Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI)
  • Marit Linnebo Olderheim , Africa Startup - Gambia
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