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Empowering Learners with Inclusive & Secure EdTech: A Pan-African Perspective

About this event

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Following the powerful conversations at eLearning Africa, this dynamic session brings together edtech changemakers and sector experts from across higher education, corporate training, vocational learning, edtech, assessment and learning platform providers. Whether you attended the event or missed it, now is your chance to dive deeper into the future of education in Africa—where inclusion, accessibility, and security take centre stage.

This discussion will be sure to bring dynamic perspectives and useful takeaways, giving you scalable solutions for inclusive and secure learning. See below for more information about the panellists.

  • Dr. Mark Glynn, Head of Business Development, Catalyst IT EU, who spoke at eLearning Africa about embedding academic integrity into the culture of learning in the age of AI, and developing scalable, inclusive assessment strategies. Catalyst supports organisations across the globe in building flexible, future-ready digital learning environments.
  • Patxi Brey, Higher Education Manager at Smowltech will highlight their work at AMIU to strengthen access to healthcare education across Africa. Smowltechl work closely with universities to ensure secure assessment, online proctoring, and remote degree delivery.
  • Abir Guettiti, Business Development Manager, ReadSpeaker who spoke at eLearning Africa about supporting learner success using text to speech, and the importance of universal design for learning to create a truly inclusive learning environment. ReadSpeaker are pioneers in voice technology with natural-sounding text-to-speech and learning tools.
  • Paddy Mwangi, E-Assessment Consultant for Brookside Consulting in Africa who consults with government agencies in Africa on implementing global best practice around high and medium-stakes assessments. He brings his wide experience and regional expertise in edtech for vocational skills development, higher education, e-assessment and digital testing.

This interactive live roundtable format is designed to enable you to connect, ask questions and learn from those helping shape the future of education and training in Africa.

This session will be presented in English.

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    Patxi Brey Higher Education Manager @ Smowltech

    Patxi works closely with universities to ensure secure assessment, online proctoring, and remote degree delivery.

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    Geoffrey Nganga ICT Manager @ Amref International University

    As the ICT Manager at Amref International University, Geoffrey oversees all information and communication technology operations, ensuring the university's digital infrastructure aligns with its academic and operational goals. With expertise in educational technology systems, IT governance, and project management, Geoffrey drives digital transformation initiatives to position Amref International University as a leader in technologically advanced healthcare education across Africa.

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    Mark Glynn Head of Business Development @ Catalyst IT

    Mark is the head of Business Development for Catalyst IT with responsibility for the EU, Middle East and Africa regions. Mark is an AdvanceHE Principal Fellow which is international recognition of his sustained record of strategic leadership in higher education. Mark has a substantial understanding of the education landscape and its unique dynamics due to his experience working within the education sector for over 20 years. He has extensive involvement in a variety of national and international networks supporting the education sector. Through leading numerous teaching and learning initiatives in areas including blended learning, technology enhanced learning, learning spaces, student retention and assessment, Mark has developed a local, national and international reputation for innovation and for leadership in teaching and learning.

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    Paddy Mwangi E-Assessment Consultant @ Brookside Consulting

    Paddy Mwangi is an E-Assessment Consultant for Africa, who consults with government agencies in Africa on implementing global best practice around high and medium-stakes assessments. He brings his wide experience and regional expertise in edtech for vocational skills development, higher education, e-assessment and digital testing.

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    Abir Guettiti

    Abir Guettiti is a Business Development Manager at ReadSpeaker with extensive experience in the education sector, specializing in expanding assistive technology across Africa. She works closely with higher education institutions to implement solutions that enhance learning accessibility and compliance. Driven by a commitment to educational equity, Abir leverages her industry expertise to democratize access to quality learning resources for all students throughout the continent.

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Pioneering Voice Technology

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