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 Advanced 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