24th International Conference, 4th Higher Education Forum for Africa, Asia and Latin America (HEFAALA) Symposium and Masterclasses

Save the date for the 24th International Conference, 4th Higher Education Forum for Africa, Asia and Latin America (HEFAALA) Symposium and Masterclasses | 13-17 April 2026 | Ethiopia

Theme: Equitable Partnerships in Higher Education: Advancing Strategies for Sustainable Development

Organized by: Saint Mary’s University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and International Network for Higher Educationin Africa (HEFAALA) at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa in partnership with African Union Commission, Ethiopia

Updated information on the event will be available soon at https://smuc.edu.et/  and https://www.inhea.org/ 

The Conference and Symposium seek to provide a timely and rigorous platform for high-level dialogue, critical analysis, and progressive engagement on how higher education partnerships can be reshaped to promote mutual benefit, sustainability and human advancement. The event intends to contribute to global conversations on development partnerships in the context of higher education—anchored in candour, informed by rigorous research and evidence, and guided by a commitment to shared futures by interrogating existing models and exploring alternative approaches.