Keynote speakers

Prof Asha Kanwar, CEO, Commonwealth of Learning, Burnaby, Canada

Professor Asha Singh Kanwar, one of the world’s leading advocates of learning for sustainable development, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth of Learning. Throughout her career spanning over 35 years, she has made outstanding contributions in the areas of teaching, research and international development. Read More

Prof Elifas Tozo Bisanda Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Tanzania

Prof Elifas Tozo Bisanda has been the Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) since 3 June 2015. Before his appointment, Prof Bisanda, who is a Professor of mechanical engineering, was OUT’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Regional Services for two years (2007–2009) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academics for six years (2009–2015). Prior to joining OUT, Prof Bisanda worked at the University of Dar es Salaam for 20 years (1981–2000), spent three years at the University of Namibia (2000–2003) and four years at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) (2003–2007). Read More

Prof Eunice Nyamupangedengu, Associate Professor in Science Education at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), 

Prof Eunice Nyamupangedengu is an Associate Professor in Science Education at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa. She obtained her PhD at Wits in 2015. She has published over 23 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has made over 30 conference presentations nationally and internationally. Read More 

Dr Betty Akullu Ezati, Chair, Task Force, Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education

Dr Betty Akullu Ezati is a teacher educator. She holds a PhD in Education and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education Policy Studies and Educational Technology. She is the immediate former Dean of the School of Education at Makerere University and currently chairs the task force assigned to set up the Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education as a degree-awarding institution. Read More