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 Thursday 31st July in Sydney, 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

Roselyne Mariki – Country Manager, So They Can Tanzania

Liz Phillips – Philanthropist, The Phillips Foundation

Cassandra Treadwell – Co-Founder & CEO, So They Can

Hosted by Peter Overton – TV Journalist & News Presenter, Nine News, and So They Can Ambassador

Event details

Location: Macquarie Group's Global Headquarters, Macquarie Group. 50 Martin Place, Sydney NSW

Date: Thursday 31st July, 2025

Time: 12pm – 1:30pm

RSVP: Click the button on this page to secure your seat in the room — limited spaces