Beyond Access: Advancing Quality Education – Join the Continental Conversation on Transforming Learning Outcomes

Are you passionate about reshaping the future of education in Africa? Join us on the 7 and 8 August in Johannesburg or Virtual for Beyond Access: Advancing Quality Education, a powerful two-day gathering uniting education leaders, funders, innovators, and practitioners committed to transforming learning outcomes across the continent and beyond.

Why This Gathering Matters

Access to education is only the beginning — true impact comes from quality. This landmark event will explore how to strengthen educational ecosystems by focusing on teaching, leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Whether you’re working in classrooms, designing systems, leading schools, or investing in solutions, this event is built to equip, inspire, and connect you.

What to Expect

Expect a high-impact, practical experience packed with workshops, masterclasses, and expert-led discussions. Dive deep into the real-world strategies that are making a difference in Africa’s diverse educational contexts.

Key Themes:

· Strengthening Teaching and Learning

· Innovation in Education

· Transformational Leadership

· Sustaining Quality in Schools and Systems

Featured Sessions:

· Innovative Solutions for Closing Learning Gaps in underserved and crisis-affected communities

· Low-Fee and Private School Networks: Exploring sustainable models that work

· Building a Culture of Excellence in teaching and learning

· Tech-Enabled Teacher Development: Harnessing digital tools for growth

· Creative Financing for Education Innovation

· Next-Gen Learning Models for a 21st-century Africa

· EdTech with Impact: Sustainable, scalable digital solutions

Who Should Attend?

· This event is open to:

· School leaders and teachers

· Policymakers and funders

· EdTech and education startup founders

· NGO and non-profit education practitioners

· Alumni of African Leadership Academy (ALA)

· Mastercard Foundation Scholars

· Anyone passionate about driving quality education in Africa

ALA Alumni e Mastercard Foundation Scholars can attend for free!. Claim your free event code here

How to Attend

In-Person in Johannesburg: Network with leading voices in African education and experience the energy of face-to-face collaboration. RSVP here

Virtual Access: Join online from anywhere in the world and gain access to select sessions, keynotes and workshops. RSVP here

Register Now to secure your spot at this transformational event.

Let’s Go Beyond Access — Together

Whether you’re leading a classroom, building an EdTech platform, shaping education policy, or funding the future, this gathering is your opportunity to connect with fellow change-makers, share breakthrough ideas, and learn what’s really moving the needle in African education.

Let’s advance quality, equity, and impact — together.