16–18 Sep 2026 · Cape Town, ZA

WLHE Summit 2026

WLHE Summit 2026 (Women Leaders in Higher Education) is a three-day strategic leadership meeting in Cape Town, South Africa (September 16–18, 2026) for vice-chancellors, deans, senior executives, researchers, emerging leaders, postgraduate students, funding agencies and policymakers focused on innovation, equity and sustainable impact in African higher education. Programming includes keynotes, plenaries, practical workshops, panel discussions and networking, with pillars addressing AI and digital transformation, equity and belonging, and health, wellness and sustainable leadership.

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Dates
16–18 Sep 2026
Venue
UCT GSB Academic Conference Centre at the Protea Hotel by Marriott
Location
Cape Town, ZA
Audience
Trade
Duration
3 days
Scale
International
Visitors
300Fact
Education & TrainingBusiness & FinanceCare & Social Services
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About WLHE Summit 2026

WLHE Summit 2026 is an international trade show in Cape Town, South Africa for the Education & Training and Business & Finance industries. The 2026 edition runs 16–18 Sep 2026 at UCT GSB Academic Conference Centre at the Protea Hotel by Marriott. It brings together 300 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

UCT GSB Academic Conference Centre at the Protea Hotel by Marriott

Portswood Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

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Frequently asked questions

When is WLHE Summit 2026?
WLHE Summit 2026 runs 16–18 Sep 2026 at UCT GSB Academic Conference Centre at the Protea Hotel by Marriott.
Where is WLHE Summit 2026 held?
WLHE Summit 2026 is held at UCT GSB Academic Conference Centre at the Protea Hotel by Marriott in Cape Town, South Africa.
Is WLHE Summit 2026 worth attending?
WLHE Summit 2026 is an international trade show for the Education & Training and Business & Finance industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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