Registration & Networking, Morning Coffee
Start your day with connection and energy. Join us for registration and morning coffee — a relaxed space to meet fellow delegates before the sessions officially start.
Opening & Welcome Address
The conference begins with words of inspiration and purpose. Our Opening & Welcome Address will set the tone for two transformative days — highlighting the theme of the conference.
Keynote 1: Leading with Impact – Building Resilient Schools & Communities
Leading with Impact – Building Resilient Schools & Communities
Plenary Presentation: Resilience in Action: Female School Principals as Leaders and Decision-Makers
Leadership grounded in resilience. This plenary highlights the experiences of female school principals who navigate complex challenges, make critical decisions, and inspire change.
Tea & Networking
Plenary Panel:
Resilient Leadership in Education – Navigating Crises & Driving Change
Spotlight Session:
Inspirational Story of a Woman Leader
Be inspired by the journey of resilience and impact. In this Spotlight Session, a remarkable woman leader shares her personal story — the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that shaped her path to leadership and continue to influence those around her.
Breakout Sessions –
Track 1: Leadership & Resilience
Room A:
Hannelie Raubenheimer:
Principals leading and managing change
Monki Mohlakoana:
From Compliance to Culture: Leading with Impact Through Curriculum, Assessment, and Leadership Systems
Room B:
Andy Haefner:
Leadership on the Rocks: Staying Whole in a System that Drains
TBA:
Navigating Crisis with Confidence: Building Adaptive School Leadership
Room C:
TBA:
Women at the Helm: Redefining Leadership Models in Education
TBA:
Community-Rooted Leadership: Partnering for Lasting School Impact
Lunch & Networking
Motivational Talk: A Teacher Change my life
A powerful reminder of the impact of educators. In this motivational talk, a speaker shares how the guidance, encouragement, and dedication of one teacher transformed their life — showing the ripple effect teachers create in shaping futures and building resilient communities.
Breakout Sessions –
Track 2: Well-being & Inclusion
Room A:
Lorato Trok
Early literacy and the role of libraries in nurturing lifelong readers
Room B:
Erika Engelbrecht-Aldworth:
The Pedagogy of Fear: Gendered Bullying, Institutional Betrayal, and a Blueprint for Systemic Change in Education
Room C:
TBA:
Crisis Preparedness & School Safety
Plenary Panel:
Teacher Well-being & Resilience – Caring for Those Who Lead Learning
Wrap-Up & Reflections Day 1
Closing the day with insight and shared learning. This session brings delegates together to reflect on the highlights, key takeaways, and collective lessons from Day 1
Arrival Coffee & Networking
Ease into the day with meaningful connections. Enjoy a welcoming cup of coffee while meeting fellow delegates, exchanging ideas, and building relationships before the sessions begin.
Day 2 Kick-Off & Reflections
Begin the day with focus and renewed energy. This session offers a chance to reflect on Day 1 insights, share key takeaways, and set intentions for an inspiring and impactful Day 2.
Keynote 2: Digital Transformation & Innovation in Schools – harnessing technology for impactful teaching, learning, and leadership
Exploring the intersection of technology and education. This keynote highlights how digital transformation and innovative tools can empower educators, transform classrooms, and prepare learners with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Plenary Panel: Bridging the Digital Divide: Equity, Inclusion & Innovation in Education
Tea & Networking
Breakout Sessions –
Track 3: Innovation & Future of Learning
Room A:
Nadine Smith:
Integrating Robotics and Technology to Build Resilient Schools
TBA:
Robotics in the Classroom: Enhancing Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Room B:
TBA:
Empowering Teachers with AI Tools
TBA:
Future-Ready Learners: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World
Room C:
TBA:
Ethics & Responsibility: Leading Schools in the Age of AI
TBA:
Rethinking Classrooms: New Models & Pedagogies
Plenary Presentation: Community Partnerships for Stronger Schools –
Community Partnerships for Stronger Schools – building collaborative models between schools, families, and communities.
This session explores practical models for uniting schools, families, and communities — highlighting strategies that foster trust, shared responsibility, and sustainable partnerships to support learners’ success.
Lunch & Networking
Breakout Sessions –
Track 4: Partnerships & Investment
Room A:
TBA:
Public–Private Partnerships in Education: Unlocking Resources for Schools
Room B:
TBA:
Investing in Women Leaders: Funding Pathways for Sustainable Impact
Room C:
TBA:
Philanthropy & Social Impact in Education
Fireside Chat: Women Leading Change in Education & Business Partnerships
A conversation at the crossroads of education and enterprise. In this fireside chat, women leaders share how they are driving change by building innovative partnerships between schools and businesses.
Closing Plenary Panel: Future of Women’s Leadership in Education – What’s Next?
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Bringing it all together with purpose. The conference concludes with closing reflections and a call to action — inspiring delegates to carry forward the insights, connections, and commitments made over the two days into their schools, communities, and leadership journeys.