Transforming education, transforming Africa
The Transforming Education in Africa Summit is a virtual event that brings together educators, NGOs, politicians, tech entrepreneurs, and leading figures in African education. It provides an opportunity to bring issues critical to the continent’s education crisis to the table and to turn ideas into action.
In the decades leading up to the pandemic, Africa had been making great strides in boosting school enrolment. That same era brought forth innovation and a renewed spirit to transform the entire education landscape. Co-hosted by T4 Education and Teach For All, and HP, the Transforming Education in Africa Summit is focused on how we protect and expand upon these vital gains in the face of the greatest crisis global education has ever faced. Education, after all, holds the key to Africa’s future.
Catch up on-demand
Our inaugural Transforming Education in Africa Summit was held on Saturday, 11th February. The event was recorded and available on the Transforming Education in Africa Summit Programme page.
Being part of the future
The Transforming Education in Africa Summit features presentations from transformational teachers, social entrepreneurs, funders, and others on the initiatives they are implementing to ensure children across Africa are receiving the education, support, and opportunities for a brighter future.
The Speakers
Keynote Address: A conversation with Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town and winner of the inaugural Africa Education Medal.

Mayank Dhingra, Senior Education Business Leader for Middle East, Africa and Southern Europe at HP.
The gamechangers:
Henry Anumudu
Founder & Executive Director of Sharing Life Africa, which designs programmes and researching systems that unlock access to quality education.
Basuti Bolo
Founder & CEO of GoToSpace, which educates and mentors women and girls on space and STEM.
Felix Malombe
Executive Director for STEAMLabs Africa, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Trainer and Fellow, and founding member of the Google Educator Group - Kenya.
John Mugo
Chief Executive of Zizi Afrique Foundation and education reform advisor to the Kenya Institute of Special Education, Ministry of Education, and other institutions.

Henry Anumudu
Founder & Executive Director of Sharing Life Africa, which designs programmes and researching systems that unlock access to quality education.

Basuti Bolo
Founder & CEO of GoToSpace, which educates and mentors women and girls on space and STEM.

Felix Malombe
Executive Director for STEAMLabs Africa, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Trainer and Fellow, and founding member of the Google Educator Group - Kenya.

John Mugo
Chief Executive of Zizi Afrique Foundation and education reform advisor to the Kenya Institute of Special Education, Ministry of Education, and other institutions.
Ahead of the Curve: Innovations in Education
Our panel of experts held a roundtable discussion on innovative solutions, from tech to offline interventions and partnerships, aimed at improving quality and closing gaps in global education systems.
Moderator

Priya Sippy – BBC Focus on Africa journalist, former producer for BBC World Service, working on Newsday, Outside Source and the Africa Daily podcast.
Panelists

Joseph Nsengimana – Director of the African Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT at Mastercard Foundation.

Simi Nwogugu – CEO at Junior Achievement Africa, which equips young Africans with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and employability skills for future success.

Kassaga James Arinaitwe – Executive Director & Co-founder at Teach For Uganda, which aims at transforming the education ecosystem to make it more equitable and inclusive for all children in Uganda
Nominations are now open
During the Summit, we opened nominations for the 2023 Africa Education Medal. The Africa Education Medal is open to individuals driving transformation and demonstrating leadership and advocacy in the advancement of the continent’s education. Contenders can either be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.