- Theme: Reimagining African journalism education in a time of Technological Disruptions and Possibilities
The 2026 edition of the annual round table meeting of the African Journalism Education Network (Ajen) comes to Mauritius, from 12 – 14 August 2026. And you’re invited! The event offers opportunities to hear from industry leaders and journalism educators, to discuss important issues of common concern, to learn and network.
Programme outline
The programme will feature keynote addresses from academic and industry leaders, workshops, cross-sectoral discussions, short provocations, training workshops, the AJEN AGM and the Adenauer Media Lecture, which was previously held in Johannesburg, Nairobi, Kigali and Accra.
Details of speakers and the programme will be published on ajenafrica.com.
Venue: The round table will be held in the resort of Grand Domaine de Baie, in the north of stunning Mauritius.
Remote participation: Attendance via Zoom will be possible. The link will be shared before the event.
Key dates
April 10: Registration opens, including for submission of abstracts
May 15: Deadline for abstract submission
June 1: Notification on abstract decision sent out
July 15: Registration closes
Registration fee: $60 in-person presenters and $30 for remote presenters. Remote attendance is free.
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