17th IUCEA Annual Meeting & Conference — Powering the Future of Higher Education in East Africa Through Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations. 29–31 July 2026, Nairobi, Kenya.
29–31 July
2026
Nairobi
Kenya
250–300
delegates
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Conference Theme

National higher education systems are under increasing pressure to shift towards more relevance, inclusivity, and responsiveness to rapid social, economic and technological change.

National higher education systems are under increasing pressure to shift towards more relevance, inclusivity, and responsiveness to rapid social, economic and technological change.

The 17th IUCEA Annual Conference convenes as a regional platform to take stock, align policies and partnerships around shared goals, and define a path forward for higher education in East Africa — anchored in the aspirations of the East African Common Higher Education Area (CHEA).

Eight thematic sessions

Structured dialogue on the future

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01

Regional Cross-Border Collaboration

Harmonising qualifications, credit transfer and quality assurance across the EAC.

02

Global Partnerships & Internationalization

From peripheral participation to globally networked, competitive systems.

03

Public-Private-Academia-Industry

Skills development and sustainable financing through demand-driven models.

04

Digital Transformation & AI

Scalable, technology-enabled and inclusive higher education systems.

PARTNERS

Powering the conference together

The 17th IUCEA Annual Conference is made possible through the support of our strategic partners and sponsors.

Host
Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)Ministry of Education — State Department for Higher Education, Republic of Kenya
IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER
German Cooperation — Implemented by GIZ
Strategic Partner
Commission for University Education (CUE), KenyaKenya Education Network (KENET)ASUEpsonHuawei