IST-Africa 2026 Conference

25 - 29 May 2026

Programme

IST-Africa 2026 Agenda (Session Times based on UTC+1)

Updated: 2026-02-25 20:20:15

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Day 2: 26 May 2026

07:30

07:30	Session 7a: Technology Enhanced Learning 2
	Gamification in Education: Exploring the Impact of Gamified Learning on Student’s Engagement and Achievement Kutlwano Sedimo, Botho University, Botswana A model for teaching responsible computing through animations Malanga Kennedy Ndenga, Karatina University, Kenya EcoSkillVR: A VR Training Simulation for Lithium-ion Battery Pack Assembly for Four-Wheel Electric Vehicles Yanga Rubushe, University of the Western Cape , South Africa Why African Universities Should Prioritize Open-Source Large Language Models: Evidence from Computing Career Guidance Across Ten Countries Precious Eze, Florida International University, United States

08:50

	Coffee Break : Break

08:55

08:55	Session 8a: Technology Enhanced Learning 3
	Assessing East Africa Leading Universities’ Adherence to Regional and Global Computer Science Curriculum Guidelines Jonathan Mwaura, Northeastern University, United States Post-Crisis Digital Learning: Lessons from Online Education Adoption in South African Universities Nyelisani Munyai, University of Cape Town, South Africa Teaching by Doing: Integrating Learning Theories with Cybersecurity Pedagogy Sinovuyo Mzanywa, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Factors Influencing Continued Use of e-Learning among Students in Institutions of Higher Learning: A case from Namibia Simson Mashimba, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Exploring the Knowledge-Base and Institutional Integration of the Twin Transition in Higher Education: A Sub-Saharan African Perspective Abeeku Sam Edu, University of Ghana, Ghana

10:35

	Coffee Break : Break

10:40

10:40	Session 9a: Technology Enhanced Learning 4
	Student Perspectives on Responsible AI and Academic Integrity in Higher Education Anthony Maina, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya Exploring Adoption of Generative AI in Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review Musa Chemisto, Soroti University, Uganda A Comparison of OpenAI’s GPT-3.5-turbo, GPT-4-turbo, and GPT-4o when Communicating in Shona in an Educational Environment Laurie Butgereit, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa A Bibliometric Analysis of Student Academic Performance Prediction Using Data Mining in Education Research Paulina Phoobane, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa MACHINE LEARNING GRADE PREDICTION USING STUDENTS GRADES AND DEMOGRAPHICS Mwayi Sonkhanani, Malawi University of Science and Technology, Malawi

12:20

	Lunch : Lunch

13:00

13:00	Session 10a: Technology Enhanced Learning 5
	Transforming Classroom Management Through Learning Management Systems in African Higher Education: Evidence from Botswana Clifford Lekopanye, Botho University, Botswana TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF STRUGGLE AND SUCCESS IN ASYNCHRONOUS PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING Munyaradzi Maravanyika, Namibia University of Science and technology, Namibia RESOURCE EFFICIENCY IN PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING: A PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE PERSPECTIVE Munyaradzi Maravanyika, Namibia University of Science and technology, Namibia Development of a Mobile Application to Support isiXhosa Learning for Non-Xhosa Speakers in Eastern Cape Universities Prince Daughin Ngqabutho Ncube, Walter Sisulu University , South Africa

14:20

	Coffee Break : Break

14:25

14:25	Session 11a: Technology Enhanced Learning 6
	University-Industry Collaboration Typology: A Systematic Literature Review Meriam Kakuwaezi, UCT, South Africa Industry-Academia Collaboration In Integrating Emerging Technologies in the Curriculum Kwanele Mgadleni, University of Cape Town, South Africa Regenerative Education Systems: Aligning Experiential Learning with Africa’s Emerging Opportunity Landscapes NDUBUEZE MBAH, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO, United States Capacity building in STEMS through IoT Alfredo M. Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy Empowering Local Innovation through Community-Driven Digital Hubs: Lessons from the NEST Dormitory Model Geraldine Light, Walden University, United States

16:05

	End of Sessions

Disclaimer: This is the Advance Programme, which is subject to change. The Final Programme will be published in March, following receipt of all final papers.

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