1st KEMI International Conference 2026Catalysts for Transformation in Education Leadership
A premier gathering of education leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond.
Conference Details
About the Conference
The Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) is the capacity-building agency of the Ministry of Education, Kenya, mandated to conduct training, undertake research, and offer consultancy for the education sector. In pursuit of its mandate, KEMI plans to host its 1st International Conference from 13th to 17th April 2026 at The Edge Convention Centre, South C, Nairobi. The conference aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical experience in school leadership and will focus on best practices, lessons learned, and shared experiences. The conference theme is “Catalyst for Transformation: Reinventing Leadership in Sustainable and Inclusive Education Ecosystem”.
Conference Sub-Themes
Explore the four key areas shaping the future of education leadership.
Education Leadership & Governance
Transformative leadership models, governance frameworks, policy implementation, and accountability systems.
Teaching, Learning & Inclusion
Innovative pedagogies, inclusive education practices, learner-centred approaches, and strategies for marginalised communities.
Innovation & Technology in Education
Digital transformation, EdTech integration, blended learning, AI in education, and resilient education systems.
Climate Change & Education
Environmental education, sustainability curricula, climate literacy, and the role of education in responding to the climate crisis.
Keynote Speakers
UNESCO
VVOB
ADEA
Conference Programme
A five-day programme of keynotes, paper presentations, workshops and networking.
Choose Your Participation
Flexible options for local, international and student participants.
- Full 5-day access
- Conference materials
- Lunch & refreshments
- Certificate of participation
- Full 5-day access
- Conference materials
- Lunch & refreshments
- Certificate of participation
- Full 5-day access
- Conference materials
- Lunch & refreshments
- Certificate of participation
- Full 5-day access
- Conference materials
- Lunch & refreshments
- Certificate of participation
- Live stream access
- Digital materials
- Virtual networking
- Certificate of participation
- Live stream access
- Digital materials
- Virtual networking
- Certificate of participation
- Live stream access
- Digital materials
- Virtual networking
- Certificate of participation
- Live stream access
- Digital materials
- Virtual networking
- Certificate of participation
Submit Your Research
We invite researchers and practitioners to submit abstracts and full papers aligned with the conference themes.