Research & Conferencing
Offline Conversations About Online Learning in Higher Education 2026
A Face-to-Face Indaba on Human Connection, Student Engagement and the Future of Digital Learning.
Why meet offline to discuss digital learning?
Because technology may deliver access — but human connection drives engagement, belonging and success.
Dates
18–19 October 2026
Venue
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside
Format
Day 1 Strategic Indaba + Day 2 Practical Workshop
Hosted By
SkillingSA
Why your manager should sponsor your attendance
- Gain practical tools to improve online student engagement.
- Learn strategies to strengthen lecturer presence in digital classrooms.
- Understand how to redesign assessment in the age of AI.
- Explore ways to support at-risk and disengaged students earlier.
- Take back actionable ideas on digital inclusion, student support and blended learning.
- Leave with practical frameworks and implementation ideas for your institution.
Download the Full PDF Agenda
Use the agenda to motivate attendance, secure internal approval and share the programme with your manager or team.
Download PDF AgendaGround-Breaking Case Studies from Leading Institutions
Vaal University of Technology
University of Johannesburg
South African College of Applied Psychology
The Independent Institute of Education
University of Cape Town
Wits University
University of Pretoria
Akademia
What you will take back
Practical ideas
Relevant solutions, not just theory.
Tools and templates
Resources your team can use immediately.
Cross-institutional insight
Learn from peers across the sector.
A clearer roadmap
Build more human-centred digital learning.
Step away from the screen. Join the conversation.
Digital learning urgently needs human connection, practical insight and institutional action. Reserve your place today.