BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:195@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20261107T173000 DTSTAMP:20261102T215754Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-africa-the-facilitators-exchange-one- day-online-event/ SUMMARY:IAF Africa - The Facilitators' Exchange (One Day Online Event) DESCRIPTION:Theme: Facilitating Africa's Future in the Digital Era: People\ , Processes\, and Platforms\nDate: Saturday\, 7 November 2026\nTime: 10:00 –17:30 EAT (Nairobi)\nFormat: Virtual | One-day programme\nHosted by: IA F Rwanda\nRegister here\nAbout the event\nYou are warmly invited to the IA F Africa Facilitators' Exchange 2026\, a one-day virtual gathering bringin g together facilitators\, practitioners\, and community leaders from acros s Africa and the wider global facilitation community.\n\nUnder the theme " Facilitating Africa's Future in the Digital Era: People\, Processes\, and Platforms\," this year's Exchange will explore the evolving role of facili tation in an increasingly digital world\, while celebrating the cultural k nowledge\, diverse perspectives\, and innovative practices that shape faci litation across the African continent.\n\nThrough engaging discussions\, i nteractive sessions\, regional insights\, and opportunities for collaborat ion\, participants will exchange ideas\, explore practical approaches\, an d build meaningful connections with fellow facilitators.\n\nWhether you're an experienced facilitator\, new to the profession\, or simply curious ab out the power of facilitation\, the Facilitators' Exchange offers an oppor tunity to learn\, share\, and connect with a vibrant community of practiti oners.\nEvent Programme\nJoin us for a full day of learning\, sharing\, an d connection\, featuring regional perspectives\, interactive discussions\, and opportunities to explore new approaches to facilitation.\n10:00–10: 45 | Opening Plenary and Virtual Welcome\nWe'll begin with a warm welcome from our hosts in Rwanda\, an introduction to the day's theme\, and an opp ortunity to connect with fellow participants.\n\nThrough cultural highligh ts\, music\, and visual storytelling\, we'll also celebrate Rwanda's rich heritage and set the stage for an engaging day of learning and exchange.\n 10:45–12:00 | Regional Insights: Part One\nContextualising the Theme – People\, Processes\, and Platforms\n\nHear from IAF Chapters across Afric a as they share how facilitation is evolving within their local contexts.\ n\nThis session will explore the intersection of cultural knowledge\, faci litation practices\, and digital innovation\, highlighting how facilitator s are adapting their approaches to meet the changing needs of their commun ities and organisations.\n\nThe session will feature presentations from th ree IAF Chapters\, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion .\n12:00–12:20 | The Virtual Artefacts Gallery\nExplore a digital exhibi tion celebrating the creativity and diversity of African facilitation prac tices.\n\nFeaturing artefacts and contributions from members of the facili tation community\, this interactive gallery will showcase approaches to fa cilitation\, community engagement\, and collaboration from across the cont inent.\n12:20–12:30 | Stretch Break\nTake a short break to refresh and r echarge before our afternoon sessions.\n12:30–14:00 | Regional Insights: Part Two\nContinuing the Conversation – Regional Perspectives and Pract ices\n\nOur exploration of facilitation across Africa continues with insig hts from four additional IAF Chapters.\n\nDiscover how facilitators are in corporating local traditions\, cultural practices\, and emerging technolog ies into their work\, and learn from the experiences and innovations of co lleagues across the region.\n\nThe session will conclude with an opportuni ty for questions and shared reflections.\n14:00–14:30 | Lunch Break and Virtual Networking\nTake a break\, enjoy lunch\, or join one of our option al virtual networking rooms to connect with fellow facilitators.\n\nPartic ipants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences through informal conversations on topics including:\n\n Digital facilitation and emerging technologies\n The business of facilitation\n Collaboration an d professional networking\n Inclusive facilitation practices\n Tools\, m ethods\, and approaches to facilitation\n Building a career in facilitati on\n\nWhether you're looking to share experiences\, explore a new topic\, or simply meet fellow practitioners\, these conversations offer an opportu nity to connect with the wider community.\n14:30–14:50 | Networking Debr ief and Shared Reflections\nWe'll come back together to share key insights \, ideas\, and reflections from the networking conversations.\n\nThis sess ion will highlight common themes\, emerging opportunities\, and perspectiv es shared by participants.\n14:50–15:50 | The Mentoring Panel\nLearning Through Shared Experience\n\nJoin experienced facilitators and emerging pr ofessionals for an interactive discussion exploring real-world challenges in facilitation practice.\n\nThrough shared experiences\, practical exampl es\, and collaborative problem-solving\, participants will explore how fac ilitation can help address challenges\, strengthen professional practice\, and support the next generation of facilitators.\n15:50–16:50 | The Fun Zone\nCreative and Participatory Approaches to Facilitation\n\nFacilitati on is about more than guiding conversations. It's also about creating enga ging\, meaningful experiences for participants!\n\nJoin us for an interact ive session exploring creative and participatory methods that bring energy \, connection\, and engagement into facilitated spaces.\n\nDiscover practi cal activities and approaches that you can adapt and bring into your own f acilitation practice.\n16:50–17:30 | Synthesis\, Recognition\, and Closi ng Ceremony\nWe'll close the day by reflecting on the ideas\, experiences\ , and connections shared throughout the programme.\n\nThis final session w ill bring together key insights\, celebrate contributions from across the facilitation community\, and explore how we can continue strengthening col laboration and learning across Africa and beyond.\nCelebrating Rwanda\nWit h Rwanda serving as our virtual host\, the Facilitators' Exchange will als o offer participants an opportunity to experience elements of the country' s vibrant culture and heritage.\n\nThrough visual storytelling\, music\, a nd cultural highlights woven throughout the programme\, participants will enjoy a glimpse into Rwanda's landscapes\, traditions\, and creative spiri t.\nWho should Attend?\nThe IAF Africa Facilitators' Exchange welcomes fac ilitators at all stages of their professional journeys\, including experie nced practitioners\, emerging facilitators\, IAF members\, chapter leaders \, and anyone interested in the role of facilitation in strengthening comm unities\, organisations\, and collaboration.\n\nWhether you're looking to expand your professional network\, discover new approaches\, share your ex periences\, or learn from colleagues across the continent\, this event off ers an opportunity to connect and grow.\nJoin us!\nBe part of a dynamic ex change of ideas\, experiences\, and perspectives as we explore the future of facilitation in Africa's digital era.\n\nRegister today and join the co nversation! 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