August 2025 ATUPA
International Conference
& The 7th Pan African Youth Forum
Theme : Empowering Africa through TVET: Driving Sustainable Development, Youth Empowerment, and Economic Integration in the Era of Industry 4.0
AUG 25 -29, 2025 | Durban, South Africa
Call for Full Papers
Sub Themes:
- TVET and Environmental Sustainability
- Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship and Digital Skills
- Bridging the Industry-Skills Gap
- Promoting Inclusive TVET Education
Important Dates
- Full Paper Submission Deadline - MAY 25, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance - JUNE 25, 2025
- Deadline for conference fee payment and PowerPoint submission - JULY 25, 2025
The Youth Forum
Theme: Innovate, Lead, and Thrive: Empowering Africa’s Youth for Sustainable
Development and Digital Transformation
News
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ATUPA News

Press Release: THENSA and ATUPA Forge Long-Awaited Partnership to Advance Technology-Driven Higher Education in Africa
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Dr. Jahou Faal attends World TVET League’s inaugural confab
Dec 2, 2024
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A Global Revolution in Education – The World TVET League Takes Flight
Tianjin, China – November 20, 2024 -
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ATUPA SG Visits Ethiopia's Federal Democratic Republic (EFDR) TVTI
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Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba opens the 54th ATUPA International Conference
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Harare Polytechnic and China's Ningbo Polytechnic Forge a Groundbreaking Education Partnership
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