7th SAQAN Conference 2026

Hosted by the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE)

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Date

23-25 September 2026

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Venue

Rainbow Towers Hotel
Harare, Zimbabwe

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Enquiries

saqan.conference@zimche.ac.zw

Conference Theme

"Fostering Excellence in Higher Education Through Effective Internal and External Quality Assurance Systems"

Join us to explore best practices, critical success factors, and the future of quality assurance in the SADC region.

1. Internal QA Mechanisms

Institutional self-assessment and building a culture of quality.

2. External QA & Accreditation

Harmonising standards and mutual recognition across SADC.

3. Innovation & Technology

Digital transformation and data-driven QA systems.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaboration between HEIs, industry, and QA bodies.

Conference Documents

Download official documentation and guidelines.

Important Deadlines

  • Abstract Submission 27 March 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance 10 April 2026
  • Full Paper Submission 08 May 2026
  • Presentation Slides 26 June 2026

Registration & Payment

SADC & International USD 300.00
SAQAN Members USD 275.00
Local Participants USD 275.00
Bank Details:
Bank: Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe
Account: Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education
Account No: 9140006070166
Swift: SBICZWHX