The next regional Going Global conference will be held in Africa taking place in Abuja, Nigeria from 26-28 November 2024.
Conference theme: Building sustainable and relevant tertiary education institutions and systems in Africa
Conference objectives
The Going Global Africa conference will provide a platform to foster engagement with, and learn about, regional and global challenges in tertiary education and identify ways in which regional and international collaboration can strengthen capacity at system, institutional and individual level, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for young Africans.
Event format
The event is designed as a face-to-face conference. The content of the conference will be curated to cater specifically to an audience interested in addressing the tertiary education opportunities and challenges facing Africa.
Focus sector
The focus will be on post-secondary level education, delivered in universities, colleges and specific TVET providers, and the systems within which these institutions operate.
The conference is open to
- Vice-chancellors and other tertiary education leaders
- Senior government officials and policy makers
- Funders of international education, both national and multinational
- Senior representatives of trusts, donors, and foundations, key international agencies
- Heads of other sector bodies (quality assurance, regulators etc)
- Heads of multinational associations of universities
- Industry leaders and private sector representatives
- Influential students and young graduates including UK Alumni
Geographical scope
This year’s event will be held in Abuja, the federal capital of Nigeria. We expect participation from across the continent including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Mauritius, Uganda, Tanzania, Botswana, Mozambique, Egypt and Libya. UK tertiary education sector and government representatives will also be invited.
Participation in Going Global Africa 2024
Please note attendance for this conference is by invite only. We will strive to ensure there is fair representation in relation to geographical diversity, sector expertise, institutional profiles, gender, and disability.
If you would like to be considered for this event, please express your interest via this form. Content and speakers will be announced in due course.
