Speakers & Panellists

Meet the voices shaping BICSEL 2026

BICSEL 2026 will feature distinguished scholars, policymakers, practitioners, institutional leaders, and development partners whose work is contributing to the transformation of education in Ghana, Africa, and beyond.

Featured speakers and conference dignitaries for BICSEL 2026 are listed below. Additional session panellists and presenters are included in the detailed conference programme.

Featured Speakers and Conference Dignitaries

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Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo

Chairperson

Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana

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Dr. Violet Makuku

Keynote Speaker

Director, Global Quality Assurance Association, Ghana

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Professor Peter Quartey

Provost

College of Education

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Professor James Sefe Dzisah

Host / Dean

School of Education and Leadership

Panel and Session Areas

The conference programme includes panel discussions, plenary engagements, book discussion, LCERP research presentations, and parallel paper presentations across key thematic areas.

Digitalisation and AI in Education

Sessions will examine digitalisation, artificial intelligence, EdTech, and future workforce readiness.

Education Reform and Policy

Presentations will explore education policy, implementation, leadership, and reform-related issues.

Teacher Education and Professional Development

Discussions will focus on teacher preparation, classroom practice, professional learning, and pedagogy.

Equity and Inclusion in Education

Sessions will address inclusive education, disability, gender, access, and learner support systems.

Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship

Presentations will highlight sustainability, climate education, global citizenship, and responsible learning.

Health, Wellbeing and Holistic Education

Sessions will explore learner wellbeing, health education, holistic development, and related research.

Note: The detailed conference programme contains the full list of moderators, presenters, session titles, and presentation times.