Accra, Ghana — The Association of African Universities (AAU), in collaboration with eLearnAfricaLMS, is pleased to announce the second edition of the Academic Leadership Summit (ALS), which will be held virtually on Tuesday, 21st October 2025 at 12 PM GMT / 2 PM SAST.
Building on the success of the inaugural ALS 2024, which convened senior university leaders and education stakeholders to address curriculum innovation and collaborative strategies, this year’s Summit will advance the dialogue under the theme, “Advancing Online and Distance Education in Africa: Curriculum, Technology, and Partnerships for the Future.”
The Summit will provide a unique platform for vice-chancellors, policymakers, EdTech experts, and development partners to exchange knowledge and practical insights on strengthening distance education and online learning across the continent. Discussions will focus on the role of digital learning technologies, the integration of Learning Management Systems (LMS), and the importance of strategic partnerships in driving institutional transformation.
The 2025 program will feature expert presentations, case studies, panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions, with particular emphasis on student and stakeholder experiences in online learning adoption.
Call to Action
AAU-eLearnAfricaLMS invites higher education leaders, policy influencers, industry stakeholders, and development partners to participate in this important dialogue and contribute to shaping the future of African higher education.
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About the AAU (Association of African Universities) and eLearnAfrica partnership
In 2016, eLearnAfrica entered into a partnership agreement with the Association of African Universities (AAU), the largest higher education coordinating body in Africa, comprising over 430 member universities across the continent. The agreement, which seeks to enable universities to expand their reach by providing online, distance-learning opportunities to over 10 million African students, has seen significant milestones being achieved over the years.
The partnership now boasts over 140 registered universities and other institutions, as well as individual professors and course holders. It has also had 3 master’s degree programmes and over 200 short courses successfully designed, developed, delivered, and deployed together with its partner universities, such as Rhodes Business School and Njala University.
