CAPE TOWN | 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

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Event Programme

Capacity Building Through Technology in the Classroom

Time	Title	Description	Speaker
08:00	Arrival & Registration
09:00	Welcome & Opening Remarks		Garth Scholtz, SABEN GM
09:40	Technology Requires People to Enhance Learning & Enablement	Opportunities for educators to amplify learning in the classroom and beyond	Prof. Luci Abrahams, SABEN Chair
10:00	Industry Partner: Fortinet \| NEC XON \| QBS	Key digital technologies for the TVET sector in 2026	Marc Nel, Business Development Manager
10:20	Tea Break	Networking & Expo
10:40	Innovation Lightning Round	ThinkShift Young Aspiring Thinkers Green Child Project	Busi Mkhumbuzi Pooe Lebo Mmatjie Edwin Pietersen
11:20	Industry Partner: Activion	Beyond the Connection: Keeping Learning Safe When the Internet Goes Offline Sisonke Solutions - Five Everyday Functions	Nicolaas Liebenberg Dannii Carter Sarah Chapman
11:40	Connectivity & Progress Across Borders: An International Perspective		Nicholas Mbonimpa, CEO RENU (International)
12:00	Industry Partner: MTN	Digital Transformation Partner for South Africa	Marco Alfino
12:20	Case Studies from TVET Colleges	Bongane Ndlozi Dr Tlale Zulu Warren Groeneveld Schalk Burger	Majuba TVET College PE TVET College Boland TVET College West Coast TVET
13:00	Lunch
14:15	Panel: Organisational Changes & Answering Your Questions		.
15:00	eduroam	It's What We Make Of It	Donald Coetzee, Senior Technical Specialist, TENET
15:20	Governance Matters	The Overlooked Driver of Innovation in Education	Hardy Maritz, SABEN Board
15:50	Closing Remarks		Garth Scholtz, SABEN GM
16:20	Final Expo Session	Networking & Expo
17:00	Conference Ends

Please note: This programme is subject to change without prior notice.

Capacity Building Through
Technology in the Classroom

A future-focused conversation

SABEN Connects is a one‑day event intended to bring together colleagues and friends from across the higher education ecosystem. The programme will feature engaging dialogue and project showcases, shared in the spirit of connectedness and community.

SABEN Connects 2026 will focus on the theme of “Technology in the Classroom”. Over the past decade, SABEN has brought high-speed internet to 256 out of 283 campuses across 45 public TVET colleges. At SABEN Connects 2026, we will focus on how to make the most of the NREN network bringing together IT heads, principals and managers.

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UNTIL SABEN CONNECTS 2026

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A future-focused conversation

Prospective sponsors are encouraged to participate at one of South Africa’s most impactful gatherings of TVET decision makers. Sponsors can be a part of an exclusive exhibition space, where you can meet and engage with stakeholders. Reach out to the SABEN Connects organisers at marketing@saben.ac.za

We welcome industry leaders and TVET professionals to reach out to us about speaking opportunities on the SABEN Connects 2026 stage. Contact us at marketing@saben.ac.za to discuss further.

DATE: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

TIME: 08:00 – 17:00

LOCATION: The Homecoming Centre, District Six, Cape Town

REGISTRATION: Now open online

COST: Register now at no cost

45 TVET COLLEGES

256 CAMPUSES

9 PROVINCES

500K STUDENTS

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What to expect

We have created a full day of amazing panel discussions, inspiring keynote speakers, and opportunities to connect with members of the TVET community. Register to reserve your spot at this groundbreaking event.