The Africa Association of Methodist Institutions of Higher Education (AAMIHE) and the Africa Association of United Methodist Theological Institutions (AAUMTI) are finishing the last touches in the preparation of their Joint Conference, to be held on October 13-15, 2025, at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Participants from various countries in Southern, Eastern, West, and Mid-Africa are attending the event, which will bring Presidents, Deans, Professors and Students from nearly 50 educational institutions (including college, seminaries, and universities). The conference theme is “Pan-African Collaborative Strategies for the Sustainable Development of Methodist Institutions of Higher Education.” The final program is being finalized and will be publicized soon. For more information, please visit the website of the Africa Association of Methodist Institutions of Higher Education (AAMIHE): https://www.aamihe.com
The conference will take place at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Center, located near the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. Birchwood provides free transfer between the airport and the hotel, offers both three-star and four-star hotel rooms with free high-speed Wi-Fi and air-conditioning, and includes more than 60 conference venues for multiple events (large and small). The property includes gardens, several restaurants with diversified dining options, spa, gym, pool, and other amenities. The Birchwood Hotel and Conference Center also provides a very safe environment and various services (tours, rentals, car service, etc.). For more details on the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Center, visit https://www.birchwoodhotel.co.za/
The conference theme is related to both the United Nations’ (UN) Vision 2030 sustainable development targets and the Agenda 2063 of the African Union, the organization that brings together 54 African countries and promotes various policies, especially in the area of education. The event will also serve as an opportunity to discuss the future of regional associations and new ways for them to collaborate with their members and with partner agencies.