Day 1 - Conference Schedule

Wednesday, 14th May 2025 — Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village

08:30 - 09:00
Registration of Participants

Protocol Team

09:00 - 09:30
Entertainment (Dance & Music)

MCs: Assoc. Prof. Michael Tusiime & Ms Aloysie Uwizeyemariya

Session Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr Irenee Ndayambaje

Session Rapporteur: Dr Innocente Uwineza

09:30 - 10:00
Official Opening

Remarks by Convenor, UR-CE Principal, UR Vice Chancellor

10:00 - 10:05
Group Photo
10:05 - 10:30
Health Break
10:30 - 10:50
Keynote Speech: Prof Pamela Abbott

Q&A Session

Moderator: Dr David Onen | Rapporteur: Mr Aimable Rugigana

10:50 - 11:50
Panel 1: Rethinking Higher Education in Africa

Panelists: Dr Edward Kadozi, Prof Juliet Perumal, Dr Samuel Ampofo, Dr Harriet Onen, Prof Baraka Ngussa, Dr David Onen (Moderator)

Rapporteur: Mr Laurien Tuyishimire

11:50 - 12:10
Q&A Session

Moderator: Dr David Onen

12:10 - 12:20
Moving to Parallel Sessions
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
15:00 - 17:00
Visit: Kigali Genocide Memorial
17:00
End of Day 1 Sessions