The British Council has announced that the 2024 edition of the highly anticipated ‘Going Global Africa 2024’ Regional Conference, themed “Building Sustainable and Relevant Tertiary Education Institutions and Systems in Africa” will be hosted in Abuja, Nigeria.
It is expected that current trends in education, especially in promotion of technology in education (edutech) will be spotlighted at the event.
The annual event, which is set to hold from November 26 to 28, 2024, will also explore how international partnerships can enhance tertiary education in Africa with focus on promoting thought leadership, fostering networking opportunities, encouraging stronger partnerships, and showcasing successful educational tools and innovations.
Hosted in collaboration with the Federal Government and the Ministry of Education, this landmark event will gather influential leaders and stakeholders from across Africa and the UK to tackle the critical challenges facing tertiary education on the African continent.
The conference will bring together over 200 senior stakeholders from various sectors, including Vice-Chancellors, Senior Government Officials, Policymakers, industry leaders, funders, influential students, and graduates from both Africa and the UK, amongst others.
British Council is dedicated to promoting a network of education leaders across the continent to enhance knowledge sharing and shape the future of higher education.
For almost two decades, the ‘Going Global’ conference has provided a strategic platform for international education leaders to network, share knowledge, and shape the future of higher education.
Following the success of the Asia-Pacific edition in 2022 and the UK edition in 2023, this upcoming regional conference will be dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to supporting education in the region.
