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Kigali, Rwanda · 7–10 September 2026

15th Annual East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Forum & Conference

Theme: Transforming Quality Assurance for Future-Ready Higher Education Systems in East Africa.

Countdown to opening

Starts Mon, 7 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT+2

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Dates

7–10 September 2026

Host city

Kigali, Rwanda

Convened by

IUCEA · HEC Rwanda · EAQAN

Sub-themes

Three lines of enquiry

01

Digital Transformation & AI

Leveraging digital transformation and AI for data-driven quality assurance systems.

02

Micro-Credentials

Leveraging micro-credentials and alternative credentials to advance lifelong learning ecosystems within national and regional frameworks.

03

Recognition & Mobility

Strengthening recognition, mobility and integration in the East African Higher Education Area.

Why attend

A regional meeting point for quality assurance practice

  • Share research findings and best practice with quality assurance practitioners from across East Africa.
  • Engage national commissions, councils and institutional QA units on recognition and mobility.
  • Explore digital transformation, AI and micro-credentials in regional and national frameworks.
  • Connect with the EAQAN network and its country chapters across the Partner States.

Registration is open

Complete the participant registration form to secure your place in Kigali.