Featured Speakers

Expert Speakers & Panelists

Meet the distinguished experts, practitioners, and thought leaders who will share their insights and expertise at ITAC 2025. Our speakers represent the finest minds in electoral accountability and democratic governance.

12+

Government Officials

18+

Academic Experts

15+

Civil Society Leaders

8+

Technology Experts

Keynote Speakers

Our keynote speakers are globally recognized experts who will set the tone for meaningful discussions on electoral accountability and democratic participation.

Dr. Amina Hassan

Director of Electoral Integrity Initiative

International Foundation for Electoral Systems

Kenya

Dr. Hassan is a leading expert in electoral accountability with over 15 years of experience in strengthening democratic institutions across Africa. She has advised electoral commissions in 12 African countries.

Keynote Topic:

"Electoral Accountability in the Digital Age"

Expertise:

Electoral Reform
Digital Democracy
Institution Building

Hon. Dr. Elizabeth Mbeki

Former Chairperson, African Union Electoral Observer Mission

African Union

South Africa

A distinguished diplomat and electoral expert, Dr. Mbeki has led observer missions across Africa and champions regional collaboration for electoral integrity.

Keynote Topic:

"Regional Collaboration for Electoral Integrity"

Expertise:

Regional Cooperation
Electoral Observation
Democratic Governance

Panel Speakers & Workshop Facilitators

Our panel discussions and workshops will be led by accomplished practitioners and experts who bring diverse perspectives from across the continent.

Prof. James Odhiambo

Professor of Political Science

University of Nairobi

Kenya

Expertise:

Electoral Systems
Political Participation
African Politics

Participating in:

  • Strengthening Electoral Accountability
  • Regional Collaboration
Hon. Sarah Mwangi

Former Commissioner

Independent Electoral Commission

Tanzania

Expertise:

Electoral Management
Legal Frameworks
Transparency

Participating in:

  • Strengthening Electoral Accountability
  • Independent Electoral Bodies
Dr. Ahmed Kone

Digital Democracy Expert

TechForDemocracy

Ghana

Expertise:

Digital Platforms
Social Media
Youth Engagement

Participating in:

  • Digital Democracy and Social Media
  • Youth & Voter Engagement
Ms. Grace Kitema

Executive Director

Electoral Reform Network

Uganda

Expertise:

Civil Society
Electoral Reform
Gender Inclusion

Participating in:

  • Strengthening Electoral Accountability
  • Strategic Electoral Reforms
Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid

Youth Engagement Specialist

Democratic Youth Foundation

Morocco

Expertise:

Youth Participation
Civic Education
Digital Engagement

Participating in:

  • Youth & Voter Engagement
Prof. David Mwamba

Media and Democracy Expert

University of Cape Town

South Africa

Expertise:

Media Freedom
Information Integrity
Democratic Communication

Participating in:

  • Digital Democracy and Social Media

Become a Speaker

We are still accepting applications from experts who would like to share their insights and contribute to the important conversations at ITAC 2025.

Speaker Benefits

Professional networking opportunities
Global platform visibility
Speaking certificate
Publication opportunities