Tanzania to Host eLearning Africa 2025 Summit

Tanzania to Host 18th eLearning Africa Conference in May 2025

March 29, 2025 | Dodoma

Tanzania is set to host the 18th edition of the eLearning Africa international conference from May 7 to 9, 2025, in Dar es Salaam — marking the second time the country has welcomed the continent’s premier digital education forum, following its debut as host in 2011.

Speaking to journalists in Dodoma on Saturday, March 29, the Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, highlighted the numerous opportunities the country anticipates from hosting the global event. These include the adoption of advanced digital learning technologies, the promotion of local innovation, and the attraction of regional and international tech investments.

“This conference opens the door to critical dialogue and practical exposure to digital strategies that can transform our education system and beyond,” Prof. Mkenda stated.

Under the theme “Rethinking Education and Human Capital Development for Africa’s Prosperity,” the conference will bring together over 1,500 participants from 65 countries, including policymakers, educators, researchers, tech innovators, development partners, and investors.

The conference is expected to foster stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors in the development and application of digital solutions, while also boosting local economies through trade in services and tourism. Participants will be encouraged to explore Tanzania’s attractions during their stay.

Prof. Mkenda called upon ministries, institutions, organizations, tech companies, academia, researchers, innovators, journalists, business leaders, and the broader Tanzanian public to prepare and actively engage in the event.

“Globally, education is evolving rapidly due to technological advancement. There is a wealth of knowledge to be gained regarding the integration of technology in teaching — from early childhood education to higher learning,” he noted.

The minister referenced international debates, such as those in Sweden, where stakeholders are assessing the benefits and limitations of digital tools in early education versus traditional methods like chalkboards and notebooks.

“This exchange of ideas is vital. The aim is to understand how technology can enhance teaching effectiveness and optimize existing educational resources,” he added.

In addition to breakout sessions and networking forums, the conference will feature a high-level ministerial meeting involving more than 50 ministers from 49 African nations. The dialogue will center on collaborative strategies to build a skilled workforce capable of designing, producing, and utilizing digital technologies.

“Technology is advancing at a breakneck pace. We must either keep up and harness its potential or risk falling behind,” Prof. Mkenda emphasized. “We want to be leaders in digital transformation, not passive observers.”

Since its inception in 2005, eLearning Africa has been hosted in 17 different countries. Tanzania previously hosted the forum in 2011, making the upcoming 2025 edition a historic return.