The August 2025 ATUPA Annual International Conference was held in Durban, South Africa, bringing together delegates, practitioners, policymakers, and educators from across the continent. The gathering served as a premier platform for dialogue on how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can drive sustainable development, youth empowerment, and economic integration in the era of Industry 4.0. The Main Conference was anchored on the theme “Empowering Africa through TVET: Driving Sustainable Development, Youth Empowerment, and Economic Integration in the Era of Industry 4.0.”
Alongside the main sessions, the event also hosted the 7th Pan-African Youth Forum, held under the theme “Innovate, Lead, and Thrive: Empowering Africa’s Youth for Sustainable Development and Digital Transformation.” The forum featured innovation exhibitions, keynote addresses, and as wel as student-led panel discussions. Together, the conference and the youth forum created a vibrant space for knowledge sharing, networking, and the showcasing of innovations that are expected to shape the future of TVET and youth empowerment in Africa.
Post Conference Resources
- Conference Magazine
- Conference Photos
- Awardees of 2025 ATUPA Awards of Excellence
- KEYNOTE SPEECH : Innovative TVET Models for Sustainable Development- Christine Hofmann , Senior Regional Skills Specialist, ILO
- Launch of ATUPA Human Resource and Finance Policy Manuals
- Conference Concept Note
- Youth Forum Concept Note