Conference format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
Africa Skills Week 2026 is accepting expressions of interest for in-person or virtual participation in Harare from 12–16 October 2026.
Complete conference details
Convened by the African Union and hosted by the Republic of Zimbabwe, the five-day programme links skills systems with industrial competitiveness through policy dialogue, technical exchange, marketplace learning and implementation partnerships. The official registration page states that in-person places may be limited and reviewed by the organising team. No participation fee or closing date was published on the checked registration surface, so neither is invented.
Eligibility requirements
The programme is designed for Member States and regional economic communities, employers and social partners, TVET and research institutions, youth, women entrepreneurs and innovators, development and finance partners, civil society and media.
Tips for this conference
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Confirm whether you are registering as an attendee, speaker, poster presenter, exhibitor or scholarship/travel-grant applicant because deadlines can differ.
- For abstracts or papers, follow the exact theme, template, word limit, author format and publication rules from the official call.
- If travel is required, check invitation-letter timing, visa processing, accommodation and travel-support deadlines early.
- Review the agenda and speakers in advance and plan the sessions and people most relevant to your goals.
Verification notes
Verified on the current Africa Skills Week event and registration pages, which identify the African Union as convener and the Republic of Zimbabwe as host. Registration is an expression of interest and in-person places may be reviewed. No public participation fee or closing date was stated.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
Africa Skills Week 2026 — African Union / Republic of Zimbabwe ↗