SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2026 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Speakers

WLHE 2026 Speaker Lineup

WLHE 2026 Speaker Lineup

Our program features keynotes, plenaries, and panelists shaping the future of higher education. More announcements coming soon.

We’re curating a journey of voices—revealing speakers, plenary leaders, and panelists step by step. Nominate someone exceptional or put your name forward.

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Keynote Speakers

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Plenary Speakers

Professor Daniela Maria Pampanin

Prof. Daniela Maria Pampanin

Professor of Ecotoxicology

University of Stavanger

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Panelists

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Organising Committee

Professor Beatrice Opeolu

Prof. Beatrice Opeolu

Director, Bee Solutions and Consultancy Services

WLHE Summit 2026

Professor Olatunde Olatunji

Prof. Olatunde Olatunji

Professor, School of Chemistry & Physics

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

Professor Nita Inderlal Sukdeo

Prof. Nita Inderlal Sukdeo

Associate Professor, Quality & Operations Management

University of Johannesburg

Hellen Banda-Adogo

Hellen Banda-Adogo

Project Coordinator

University of Johannesburg

Professor Thasmai Dhurumraj

Prof. Thasmai Dhurumraj

Associate Professor, Curriculum Studies

University of the Western Cape

Professor Brenda Moodley

Prof. Brenda Moodley

Professor of Chemistry

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Professor Seun Oyekola

Prof. Seun Oyekola

Professor, Chemical Engineering & SoLT

Holmesglen Institute, Australia

Andiswa Mrasi

Andiswa Mrasi

Manager: Strategic Initiatives & Projects

Cape Peninsula University of Technology