WLHE Summit 2026

Ticket Options & Sponsorship Packages

Choose the best fit for your institution, partner network, or leadership team. Pay online instantly or request an invoice for bank transfer.

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Tickets & Registration

Choose your registration category and secure your place at WLHE Summit 2026.

Standard Registration

Early Bird

R5,500

Until May 31, 2026

For: Higher education leaders, academics, professionals, research institutions, funding agencies
  • Full summit access (September 16-18, 2026)
  • All keynotes, sessions & panel discussions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Conference materials
  • Formal dinner & keynote evening programme
  • Certificate of attendance
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Regular Delegate Registration

R6,500

Standard rate

For: Higher education leaders, academics, professionals, research institutions, funding agencies
  • Full summit access (September 16-18, 2026)
  • All keynotes, sessions & panel discussions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Conference materials
  • Formal dinner & keynote evening programme
  • Certificate of attendance
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Postgraduate Student

Early Bird

R3,000

Until May 31, 2026

For: Master's, PhD students, Postdoctoral fellows
  • Full summit access (September 16-18, 2026)
  • All keynotes, sessions & panel discussions
  • Student-focused workshops
  • Conference materials
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Formal dinner excluded (add separately)
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Postgraduate Student

R3,500

Late registration

For: Master's, PhD students, Postdoctoral fellows
  • Full summit access (September 16-18, 2026)
  • All keynotes, sessions & panel discussions
  • Student-focused workshops
  • Conference materials
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Formal dinner excluded (add separately)
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Dinner Add-on

Students Only

R1,000

For: Master's, PhD students, Postdoctoral fellows
  • Formal dinner access
  • Evening keynote programme
  • Networking with senior leaders

Only available for registered postgraduate students

The Summit Themes

Three core tracks shaping the WLHE Summit 2026 agenda.

Innovation & Digital Futures

Explore leadership strategies for driving digital transformation and inclusive innovation in higher education.

  • AI readiness and institutional transformation
  • Future-ready learning ecosystems
  • Partnerships for rapid innovation

Equity, Access & Social Justice

Champion bold policies and inclusive practices that expand access and uplift underserved communities.

  • Gender equity in leadership pipelines
  • Student success and wellbeing
  • Policy design for systemic impact

Impact, Governance & Influence

Strengthen governance models and amplify institutional influence across Africa and the globe.

  • Strategic leadership and accountability
  • Funding, partnerships, and visibility
  • Scaling research and societal impact

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