SENIA Africa 2023 · Event impact
Beyond the label,
together.
In February 2023, educators, specialists, advocates, and partners gathered in Midrand for three days of learning, connection, and a shared commitment to inclusion.

At a glance
A gathering with
real momentum.
The event brought people into the room and into the conversation. Attendance, app participation, and event feedback show a community ready to learn from one another.
188
general event check-ins
178
tickets sold
86%
overall Whova app download rate
81%
of surveyed attendees loved the app
Community in action
The conversations
continued.
A conference is more than its scheduled sessions. The app became a shared space for questions, articles, introductions, meet-ups, photos, and the informal exchanges that help ideas travel.
💬
294
Community-board messages
Shared across 51 discussion topics.
🤝
565
Private messages
One-to-one connections made through the event platform.
📷
65
Photos shared
Capturing moments across the three-day experience.
🎉
6
Meet-ups organized
With 37 participants choosing to join in.
👥
1,299
In-app profile views
Helping attendees discover the people behind the work.
💼
12
Business cards exchanged
A small but tangible record of new professional connections.
Learning that landed
Ideas people could
carry forward.
Strong participation in agendas, resources, feedback, and polls suggests that attendees were not simply present — they were actively shaping their own learning experience.
3,713
in-app agenda views
145
personal agendas created — 78% of attendees
173
poll responses received
9.57/10
average recommendation rating for the keynote
51 documents
were made available through the event platform.
581 resource views
show attendees returning to material beyond the session room.
Partners & visibility
Inclusion grows through
shared investment.
11
Event sponsors
Supporting the conference experience and extending its reach.
155,580
Sponsor impressions
Recorded across the event platform during the conference period.
9
Exhibitors
Connecting resources, services, and ideas with the SENIA community.
Be part of what comes next.
SENIA events make room for practical learning, enduring connection, and more inclusive school communities.