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About the Summit
The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025
Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency
Africa's burgeoning pension fund industry holds immense potential for economic growth and social security. However, to realize its full potential, robust governance and transparency are essential. This summit aims to address the critical challenges facing Africa's pension funds and explore innovative solutions to ensure their long-term sustainability.
Innovative strategies; connected learning
About the experience
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About the Summit
Captures the transformative power of AI in education — signalling a forward-looking, strategic reimagining of curriculum design and delivery.
The Curriculum 5.0 Summit is a critical gathering at a defining moment for higher education and skills development in Africa. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the global learning landscape, this summit provides a vital platform for universities, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how intelligent technologies can be responsibly integrated into curriculum design, teaching, and assessment. It brings together thought leaders to address the urgent need for adaptive, data-informed, and future-ready education systems that prepare graduates for the complexities of an AI-driven world.
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About the conference venue
The InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport by IHG is a 5-star luxury hotel located a short walk from the airport terminal, ideal for travelers needing a convenient and comfortable stay. It features 138 well-appointed, soundproofed rooms, an indoor heated pool, the on-site Quills Restaurant serving African cuisine, a spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is praised for its prime location and is noted for its elegant atmosphere and extensive African art collection.
The InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport by IHG is a 5-star luxury hotel located a short walk from the airport terminal, ideal for travelers needing a convenient and comfortable stay. It features 138 well-appointed, soundproofed rooms, an indoor heated pool, the on-site Quills Restaurant serving African cuisine, a spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is praised for its prime location and is noted for its elegant atmosphere and extensive African art collection.
About the conference venue
Craving an adventure mixed with a beautiful learning experience? Sail your way to Pan African Summit on Banknote Security, Sustainability & Payment Innovation 2025 with MSC Cruises, pristine and wild beauty events!
Who said events cant be fun?
Key Themes and Objectives:
1. Redefining Learning in the Age of Intelligence
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This theme explores how AI is reshaping curriculum development, learner engagement, and institutional strategy—preparing education systems for the era of intelligent learning.
Focus Areas: Future-ready curriculum models, AI-driven learning pathways, institutional innovation.
2. From Automation to Imagination: Building the Curriculum of the Future
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This theme emphasizes the human–machine collaboration that fuels imaginative teaching, personalized learning, and agile curriculum design.
Focus Areas: Human–AI synergy, design thinking, creativity in AI-enabled pedagogy.
3. Intelligence Meets Inclusion: Building Equitable AI in Education
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This theme unpacks how institutions can integrate AI responsibly—ensuring that innovation benefits all learners, across disciplines and demographics.
Focus Areas: AI ethics, bias mitigation, inclusive digital transformation.
4. Designing Tomorrow’s Curriculum Today
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This theme challenges educators and leaders to act now in rethinking how curricula are built, delivered, and assessed for a fast-evolving world of work. It focuses on practical strategies for implementing AI-enabled curricula within existing academic frameworks.
Focus Areas: Implementation models, policy alignment, academic leadership in digital transformation.
5. Data, Design, and Delivery: The 3 Pillars of Curriculum 5.0
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AI thrives on data, but success depends equally on visionary design and effective delivery. This theme brings together experts to explore how institutions can integrate data analytics, learning design, and technological infrastructure into cohesive, outcome-driven curriculum strategies.
Focus Areas: Learning analytics, instructional design, adaptive content delivery.
Why Attend:
1. Gain Strategic Insight into the Future of Education: Delegates will gain forward-looking insights into global trends shaping higher education and how to position their institutions for the intelligent future of learning.
2. Learn from Global and African Thought Leaders: Hear directly from world-renowned AI experts, curriculum innovators, and education strategists who are leading transformation in their institutions.
3. Build Institutional Readiness for Curriculum 5.0: Attendees will explore frameworks, tools and strategies to align curriculum innovation with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and national development priorities.
4. Explore Real-World AI Applications in Teaching and Learning: Experience live demonstrations and case studies that reveal how AI technologies are being used to personalize learning, enhance assessment, and improve curriculum delivery.
5. Collaborate, Network, and Co-Create the African Curriculum 5.0 Framework: The Summit is not just a learning event—it’s a collaborative platform. Engage with peers from universities, industry, and government to shape a continental vision for AI-empowered education. Build meaningful partnerships and co-develop strategies that promote relevance, innovation, and inclusion in African education.
1. Redefining Learning in the Age of Intelligence
-
This theme explores how AI is reshaping curriculum development, learner engagement, and institutional strategy—preparing education systems for the era of intelligent learning.
Focus Areas: Future-ready curriculum models, AI-driven learning pathways, institutional innovation.
2. From Automation to Imagination: Building the Curriculum of the Future
-
This theme emphasizes the human–machine collaboration that fuels imaginative teaching, personalized learning, and agile curriculum design.
Focus Areas: Human–AI synergy, design thinking, creativity in AI-enabled pedagogy.
3. Intelligence Meets Inclusion: Building Equitable AI in Education
-
This theme unpacks how institutions can integrate AI responsibly—ensuring that innovation benefits all learners, across disciplines and demographics.
Focus Areas: AI ethics, bias mitigation, inclusive digital transformation.
4. Designing Tomorrow’s Curriculum Today
-
This theme challenges educators and leaders to act now in rethinking how curricula are built, delivered, and assessed for a fast-evolving world of work. It focuses on practical strategies for implementing AI-enabled curricula within existing academic frameworks.
Focus Areas: Implementation models, policy alignment, academic leadership in digital transformation.
5. Data, Design, and Delivery: The 3 Pillars of Curriculum 5.0
-
AI thrives on data, but success depends equally on visionary design and effective delivery. This theme brings together experts to explore how institutions can integrate data analytics, learning design, and technological infrastructure into cohesive, outcome-driven curriculum strategies.
Focus Areas: Learning analytics, instructional design, adaptive content delivery.
Key Themes and Objectives:
Why Attend:
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Gain Strategic Insight into the Future of Education: Delegates will gain forward-looking insights into global trends shaping higher education and how to position their institutions for the intelligent future of learning.
-
Learn from Global and African Thought Leaders: Hear directly from world-renowned AI experts, curriculum innovators, and education strategists who are leading transformation in their institutions.
-
Build Institutional Readiness for Curriculum 5.0: Attendees will explore frameworks, tools and strategies to align curriculum innovation with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and national development priorities.
-
Explore Real-World AI Applications in Teaching and Learning: Experience live demonstrations and case studies that reveal how AI technologies are being used to personalize learning, enhance assessment, and improve curriculum delivery.
-
Collaborate, Network, and Co-Create the African Curriculum 5.0 Framework: The Summit is not just a learning event—it’s a collaborative platform. Engage with peers from universities, industry, and government to shape a continental vision for AI-empowered education. Build meaningful partnerships and co-develop strategies that promote relevance, innovation, and inclusion in African education.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsoring the Curriculum 5.0: AI-Powered Curriculum Development & Delivery Summit 2026 provides an exclusive opportunity to align your brand with the future of education and innovation in Africa. This high-impact event brings together vice-chancellors, policymakers, curriculum experts, and technology leaders shaping the next generation of learning. As a sponsor, you will position your organisation at the forefront of the AI and education revolution, gain direct access to decision-makers from leading universities and government bodies, and showcase your solutions to an engaged, forward-thinking audience. Beyond visibility, sponsorship offers strategic value—enabling your brand to influence discussions, demonstrate thought leadership, and form partnerships that drive sustainable impact in Africa’s evolving education and skills ecosystem.
Conference Overview
The Curriculum 5.0 Summit serves as a platform for thought leadership, collaboration and practical engagement on the next frontier of education transformation. The event will delve into the integration of AI tools and data-driven insights in curriculum design, assessment models and pedagogy.
Through high-level keynotes, expert panels and hands-on breakout sessions, delegates will gain a clear understanding of:
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How AI is redefining curriculum development, content customisation and learner assessment.
-
Strategies for building digital and data literacy within education institutions.
-
Legal considerations and responsible AI implementation in education.
-
The emerging role of educators as facilitators in AI-augmented classrooms.
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Case studies from leading institutions already implementing AI-driven learning solutions.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsoring the Curriculum 5.0: AI-Powered Curriculum Development & Delivery Summit 2026 provides an exclusive opportunity to align your brand with the future of education and innovation in Africa. This high-impact event brings together vice-chancellors, policymakers, curriculum experts, and technology leaders shaping the next generation of learning. As a sponsor, you will position your organisation at the forefront of the AI and education revolution, gain direct access to decision-makers from leading universities and government bodies, and showcase your solutions to an engaged, forward-thinking audience. Beyond visibility, sponsorship offers strategic value—enabling your brand to influence discussions, demonstrate thought leadership, and form partnerships that drive sustainable impact in Africa’s evolving education and skills ecosystem.
Conference Overview
The Curriculum 5.0 Summit serves as a platform for thought leadership, collaboration and practical engagement on the next frontier of education transformation. The event will delve into the integration of AI tools and data-driven insights in curriculum design, assessment models and pedagogy.
Through high-level keynotes, expert panels and hands-on breakout sessions, delegates will gain a clear understanding of:
-
How AI is redefining curriculum development, content customisation and learner assessment.
-
Strategies for building digital and data literacy within education institutions.
-
Legal considerations and responsible AI implementation in education.
-
The emerging role of educators as facilitators in AI-augmented classrooms.
-
Case studies from leading institutions already implementing AI-driven learning solutions.
Why Attend:
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Gain insights: Learn from industry experts, regulators, and policymakers on the latest trends and best practices in pension fund governance.
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Network: Connect with key stakeholders, including trustees, fund managers, regulators, and service providers.
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Drive change: Contribute to shaping the future of Africa's pension fund industry by participating in discussions and sharing your perspectives.
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Keynote Speakers
Solveig Nicklos
Global Transformation Executive - Higher Education Innovation Ecosystems, Middle East, United States, and Asia.
Johan Steyn
Human-Centered AI Advocate, Global AI Ambassador 2025, AI for Business
Gail Janse van Rensburg
Online Curriculum Development & Training Coordinator, Accelerated Education Enterprises
Dr Luyanda Marhaya
Director: Accreditation and Curriculum Development, Vaal University of Technology
DR Mario Landman
Head: Education Technology and Innovation, The Independent Institute of Education
Dr Nico Baird
Director: Product and Business Development; Online/distance learning, Wits Plus
Paul Jaquith
System Expert - Testing and Assessment Department at Ministry of Education - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dumi Moyo
Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities at North West University
Andries Keun
Managing Partner: Africa & Asia,
eSkill
Paul McNally
AI Strategy Consultant & Director, AI Strategy Consultant, Develop AI; AI Daily
Tohida Cassim
Curriculum Design - Research, Development, Evaluation and Assessment, Department of Education
Dr Sean Kruger
Strategist: 4IR and evolving Industry 5.0, Senior Lecturer: Centre for the Future of Work, University of Pretoria
Gifty Antoinette Hukpati
STEM & AI Advocate, KNUST College of Engineering, Ghana
Prof. Charles Nyoka
Associate Professor, University of South Africa
Kelebogile Makati
Director Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance, BA ISAGO University, Botswana
Natasha Putnins
Director, Learning and Organizational Development, New York University -
United Arab Emirates