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registration

9:00- 9:20 am

keynote speech

9:45 - 10:15 am

panel one

Speaker: H.E. Godwin Obaseki

opening remarks

9:20 - 9:40 am

Speakers: Prof. Tim Allen, Mrs. Anushka Bogdanov

10:15- 11:15 am

Education in Africa: Opportunities & Challenges:

Exploring the historical context, progress, and challenges in African higher education. The focus will be on decolonisation, research methodologies, and geopolitical influences

Speakers: Prof. Emnet Tadesse Woldegiorgis, Ms. Adetomi Soyinka, Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong

Moderator: Prof. Tim Allen

panel two

11:15 am- 12:15 pm

Access to higher education: lens on a woman’s experience (Gendered experiences of Higher Education):

An in-depth exploration of gender biases, barriers, and empowering strategies in higher education for women

Speakers: Ms. Amy Sarr Fall, Dr. Regina Gathoni Mwatha, Dr. Amal ElBeshbishi, Dr. Omnia Omrani, Mrs. Fiona Lennoxsmith

Moderator: Ms. Stephanie Akinwoya

lunch break

12:15- 1:15 pm

breakout session a

1:15- 2:15 pm

Right to Education in Africa: Legal Ramifications and Protection:

Exploring the legal complexities of the right to education in Africa by understanding the national and international legal frameworks that protect this fundamental right

1:15- 2:15 pm

Analysing Diaspora Impacts: Brain Drain or Brain Gain?  

Delving into the opportunities and challenges of diaspora engagement in the African context

breakout session b

Speakers: Mrs. Shorouk Genena, H.E. Fatou Bensouda, Dr. Justina Obaoye-Ajala, Caroline Kioko 

Moderator: Dr Elizabeth Ngutuku

Speakers: Ms.Nancy Masila, Mr. Franck Dossa, Prof. Gibril Faal, OBE, Mr. Stone Atwine

Moderator: Mr. Tosin Adebisi

breakout session c

1:15- 2:15 pm

Adaptive Education in Times of Crisis: The Synergy of Climate, Technology, and Pandemic Management

Exploring integrated responses to challenges posed by climate change, technology, and pandemics in education

Speakers: Mrs. Eiman Kheir, Dr. Najma Mohamed, Mr. Ugas Sheikh Mohammed, Mr. Karl Toriola

Moderator: Dr. Martin Munene

2:15- 2:30 pm

coffee break

panel three

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Resiliency and Vulnerabilities in Higher Education in Conflict-Affected Areas: Lessons from Sudan (In Partnership with Windle Trust International): 

Analysing the impact of conflict on higher education in Sudan, featuring insights from Windle Trust International and a scenario planning exercise

Speakers: Mr. David Masua, Asim Turkawi, Loke Justin, Dyna Roselyne Binezero, Mr. Jean de Dieu Serugo

Moderator: Prof. Laura Mann

break

3:30- 4:00 pm

4:00 - 5:00 pm

The Future of Education in Africa: The Role of African Players in Advancing Education in Africa

Discussing a multiplayer approach, the mobility of education, the role of African scholars, and the responsibilities of stakeholders in advancing education in Africa

panel four

Speakers: H.E. Albert Njoteh Fotabong, H.E. Ndolamb Ngokwey, H.E. Godwin Obaseki, Mr. Charles Sekwalor

Moderator: Prof. David Luke

closing address

5:00 - 5:10 pm

Speakers: H.E. Toyin Saraki

closing remarks

5:10 - 5:30 pm

Speakers: Summit Team

auction

5:30- 6:00 pm

networking event

6:20- 8:30 pm

Speakers: Mrs. Martha Geiger, Mrs. Anushka Bogdanov

This is the Programme for the LSE Africa Summit 2024

This is the Attendee Guide for the LSE Africa Summit 2024