ICED2024 Conference
Event at a Glance
Organizers & Committees
- Host Institution: USIU-Africa (venue, security, ICT support).
- Organizing Partner: XLM (event coordination, website, registration).
- Technical Committee: 30 global experts (see Appendix 1).
Keynote Speakers
- Prof. Angela: Renowned African leader in higher education.
- AFELT President: Prof. Wanja Tenambergen.
- ICED Outgoing President: Insights on “wicked opportunities mindset.”
Program Highlights
- Papers: 109 presentations across 3 sub-themes.
- Workshops: 47 interactive sessions.
- Posters & Symposia: 45 posters and 15 panel discussions.
Student Panel: 7 students.
Building Higher Education Ecosystems for Competency Development
The first ICED Conference in East Africa brought together 350+ delegates from 25+ countries to address critical challenges in higher education.
With the theme “Building Higher Education Ecosystems for Competency Development”, the conference fostered global collaboration among educational developers, researchers, and policymakers.
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ICED24 Conference Day 1
ICED24 Conference Day 2
Highlights
Pre-Conference Activities
- Writing Retreat: Online collaboration hosted by IJAD.
- Karibu Café: Evening Pecha Kucha storytelling sessions.
Registration & Participation
- Delegates: 46 from the USA, 25 from Kenya, 19 from South Africa, and more.
- Platform: Google Forms for registration, Oxford Abstracts for submissions.
Pre-Conference Activities
- Writing Retreat: Online collaboration hosted by IJAD.
- Karibu Café: Evening Pecha Kucha storytelling sessions.
Social Events
- Gala Dinner: Awards ceremony recognizing contributions to educational development.
- Cultural Trips: Organized by Jadea for delegates.
Challenges & Takeaways
Program Logistics: Changes due to hybrid coordination.
Budget Constraints: Unplanned venue costs (security, catering, ICT).
Testimonials
“60.5% of delegates said the conference met their expectations.”
“48.8% rated the venue as excellent.”