7th AAA Conference & AGM 2026 - Day 2

Break-away group discussions

Break-away Group A: A Framework for ERP System Implementations in Academic Administration: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward. Discussion leaders: Mr Anban Naidoo, Deputy Registrar, UFS & Mr Ashmind Daniels, Deputy Registrar, SU.

Break-away Group B: Navigating Change in Academic Administration: Ethical and Professional Challenges of AI in Higher Education. Discussion leader: Nomampondomise Makengo – Administrative Assistant, UWC.

Break-away Group C: Best practices and how the role of AI contributed to technological changes which has resulted in the increase in the turnaround time for administrative processes. Discussion leaders: Karen Sallie and Marion Kisten – Consultants: Student Academic Services, UKZN.

Facilitated by Peet du Plessis.

Presentation will be given by Gold sponsor: Advanced Secure Technologies – UK & Southern Africa

Mr Kevin Bassett – Managing Director – Global
Mrs Georgina Lee – Director – Global
Mrs Mihloti Mkhatshwa – Regional Director – Southern Africa

Lucky draw – Sponsored by Digital Secure Technologies

Presenter: Mr Anthony Phaahlamohlake – Operational & Project Manager, Unisa
Session chair: Ms Ranitha Ramdeyal, Board member

Presenter: Mr Tsholofelo Nkoane – Departmental Administrator, University of Pretoria
Session chair: Mr Preggy Reddy, AAA Board member

Presenter: Mr Chad Frans, Directorate of Learning, Teaching and Student Success, UWC
Session chair: Ms Ncamisile Thwala, AAA Board member

AAA Vice Chairperson: Mr Ashmind Daniels

Venue: The Boardwalk
Theme: A PINK PARTY – in support of the fight against breast cancer that is to receive a donation from the AAA of R5 000.
Dress code: Smart or traditional with a touch of PINK

NB: A limited number of bottles of wine will be provided per table with jugs of juice and bottled water. All other drinks will be on a cash bar basis.
Dinner hosts: Mr Ashmind Daniels and Ms Ranitha Ramdeyal
Adjudication panel for prizes: Mr Preggy Reddy and Ms Ncamisile Thwala

Topics and presenters to be confirmed.

Details of presenter and topic to be confirmed.

Details of presenter and topic to be confirmed.

7th Annual General Meeting of Members of the AAA – Chair: Mr. Vido Kungune

Join us for an insightful two and a half days at the AAA Conference, held from May 13-15, 2026, at The Boardwalk International Convention Centre. Registration is open until 4 May 2026, with a fee of R5 520.00 incl VAT. Secure your spot today to explore the evolving role of academic administration in the age of AI.