About Event - WLHE Summit 2025

Empowering Women | Transforming Leadership | Shaping the Future

WLHE 2025

Theme: Sustaining Leadership Excellence: Women Shaping the Future of Higher Education.

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2025

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Shaping the Future of Higher Education

This event aims to inspire, connect, and empower women in the higher education industry. We acknowledge the critical role of higher education in global sustainable development. However, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions in the sector for various reasons.

WHERE

TheKerzner@UJ
Johannesburg, ZA

WHEN

Wednesday & Thursday,
September 24 to 25, 2025

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WHAT TO EXPECT

2025/09/24

Insights from Women Leaders in Higher Education

Gain valuable insights from renowned women leaders, policymakers, and academic pioneers as they share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for advancing women in higher education. Our keynote sessions aim to inspire, challenge, and empower the next generation of women leaders.

Breaking Barriers & Building Leadership Pathways

Join thought-provoking panel discussions featuring experienced educators, researchers, and industry professionals. These sessions will tackle key issues such as gender equity, leadership progression, and policy reform in academia, providing actionable insights for emerging and established leaders.

Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Academia

Build meaningful mentor-mentee relationships and expand your professional network. These interactive sessions provide personalized guidance, career development strategies, and peer-to-peer connections, creating opportunities for growth, collaboration, and leadership advancement.

Honoring Women’s Achievements in Higher Education

Celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in academia at our exclusive formal dinner. This elegant evening will feature keynote speeches, cultural performances, and networking opportunities, providing a space to reflect on progress and inspire future generations.

Inspiring Keynotes

Engaging Panels

Mentorship & Networking

Exclusive Formal Dinner