Panel Discussion: Education in Africa, Why Bother?
Event description
Our national challenges are increasingly global in nature. By 2050, 25% of the world’s population is forecast to be African, with the continent’s population doubling from where it stands today.
So They Can proudly presents 'Education in Africa, Why bother?' — an intimate Q&A panel event on Wednesday 26th November in Melbourne, Australia, uniting savvy international development specialists and philanthropists for an informative, engaging and interactive discussion surrounding sustainable development in Africa — and why African demography should matter to the world.
Meet the speakers:
Mark Cubit – Co-Founder & Director, Australian International Development Network
Anthony Phillips – Director, The Phillips Foundation
Gill Whelan – General Manager DECJUBA Foundation & TANK Foundation
Cassandra Treadwell – Co-Founder & CEO, So They Can
Hosted by Amber Matthews – Managing Partner, DLA Piper and So They Can Australia Board Member.
Event details
Location: Sladen Legal, Tower 2 Level 22/727 Collins Street, Docklands Melbourne 3008
Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
RSVP: Click 'Get Tickets' on this page to secure your seat in the room — limited spaces (No payment required.)
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