EduPulse Africa is delighted to announce the Women in Leadership Conference 2025, scheduled for 22-23 August 2025 in Cape Town. This premier gathering will bring together female leaders in education, policymakers, and thought leaders to engage on the theme: “Leading Beyond Boundaries: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.”
Focusing on transformational leadership, mentorship, inclusivity, and innovation, the conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking sessions designed to empower and equip women leaders in education.
Among the distinguished speakers for the conference and judges for the Edu Women in Leadership Awards is Dorcas Dube, National Marketing and Communications Manager at Citizen Leader Lab and Board of Director at Casey Foundation Africa. Holding a master’s degree in strategic communication and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Johannesburg, Dorcas specializes in transformative leadership in South African public schools.
Her research and professional expertise resonate strongly with the conference’s mission to empower women in education and drive systemic change.
With a career spanning the non-profit, education, and media sectors, Dorcas has been instrumental in leading high-impact initiatives that uplift underserved communities. A multi-published editorial author and recipient of numerous social impact awards, she is widely recognized for her commitment to advancing education and social justice.
“This conference is not just an event—it’s a movement dedicated to empowering women leaders in education,” says Hesna Muller, Program Director. “We aim to foster a platform where women in education can connect, collaborate, and lead meaningful transformation.”
Other esteemed speakers include Dr. Jenny Wright, Dr. Benadette Aineamani, Dr. Lineo Kolobe, Prof. Cina Mosito, Tamara Carter, Renate van der Westhuizen and Ruth Shogoe
About EduPulse Africa
EduPulse Africa believes that quality education begins with empowered leaders, educators, and administrators. As a leading professional development organization, we are dedicated to equipping education professionals with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration needed to foster excellence and drive meaningful change in their institutions.
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