- Date
October 5
2026
- Location
Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis
Mauritius
About TEDxALCHE
TEDxALCHE is an independently organised TEDx event, held under license from TED, taking place on 5 October 2026 at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis, Mauritius. It marks the first TEDx experience hosted by the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE), organised entirely by a student team under the guidance of the Student Life department.
Bringing together eight speakers and an audience of 100, TEDxALCHE is a platform for local voices, big ideas, and honest conversations about the future, for Mauritius, for Africa, and beyond.
What's Next?
We’re living through a moment of profound change in technology, in leadership, and in how we understand ourselves and each other. “What’s Next?” isn’t a passive question. It’s an active call to shape the future we want, rather than simply react to the one that unfolds around us.
Questions
we're exploring:
- What comes after innovation, and what do we build that lasts?
- What does progress actually look like?
- What possibilities are we missing?
- What questions define tomorrow?
Three Conversations,
One Question
Sustainable
Leadership
How do leaders build institutions, cultures, and systems that outlast individual moments, moving from short-term wins to long-term impact?
Mental Health in the Era of AI & Digital Transformation
How can young people thrive in an increasingly digital world while protecting their wellbeing, sense of purpose, and human connection?
From Legacy
to Innovation
Lessons from History, Art, and Elders for Building the FutureWhat can history, storytelling, culture, and lived wisdom teach us about building what comes next?
Meet the
Speakers
Sidee Dlamini
CEO of African Leadership
University
Focus Area: Sustainable Leadership
Leading ALU into its next decade, Sidee is focused on building an institution that can evolve, scale, and stay true to its purpose. Her perspective speaks to what sustainable leadership really requires: stewarding legacy, navigating change, strengthening teams and systems, and making decisions that create long-term institutional impact.
Jeremy Ruiters
Dean of the African Leadership College of Higher Education
Focus Area: Mental Health in the Era of AI & Digital Transformation
From Student Wellness Counsellor to Director of Student Life and now Dean, Jeremy has spent his career at ALC/ALCHE committed to one constant: the holistic development and wellbeing of students, through the pandemic and now into the AI era.
Gabrielle Emem Harry
ALCHE Student, Cultural Strategist and Award-winning Speculative Fiction Writer
Focus Area: From Legacy to Innovation
Working at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and cultural preservation, Gabrielle uses speculative fiction and digital innovation to make African and Afro-diasporic knowledge more accessible and to reimagine what is possible for the continent.
Jason Delorie
Managing Director and Partner at La Plage Factory
Focus Area: Sustainable Leadership
A driving force in Mauritius’ entrepreneurial ecosystem, Jason’s work with La Plage Factory and VC4A has helped build the pathways, mentorship, and partnerships that enable founders and startup ecosystems to thrive.
Dr Stephen Naicken
Academic Director at
ALCHE
Focus Area: Mental Health in the Era of AI & Digital Transformation
An academic leader and computer scientist, Dr Naicken has helped shape the student learning experience through profound change, from pre-pandemic classrooms to today’s AI-enabled educational landscape.
Nassima Sadar-Gravier
Founder and CEO at
AfroClimate
Focus Area: Sustainable Leadership
From co-founding Mo Angels and Living Labs Federation to launching AfroClimate, Nassima’s career has centred on building solutions that serve people and the planet, connecting African innovators with the investment and expertise needed to scale sustainable impact.
Stefan Gua
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Intercontinental Slavery Museum
Focus Area: From Legacy to Innovation
A creative, and cultural advocate, Stefan’s work sits at the intersection of historical preservation, storytelling, identity, and justice, shaping conversations around remembrance and collective identity.
Dr Nikhita Obeegadoo
Professor, University of
Chicago
Focus Area: From Legacy to Innovation
A Mauritian literary scholar, Dr Obeegadoo studies how stories of oceans, islands, and migration carry diverse memories forward. As AI reshapes how we teach and learn, she explores what literature can uniquely offer: not simply facts to retrieve, but tools to navigate and recreate a rapidly changing world.
Where It's
Happening
Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis, Mauritius
Located on the waterfront in the heart of Port Louis, the Caudan Arts Centre offers professional staging, high-quality audio-visual infrastructure, and climate-controlled seating, with convenient access for both ALCHE students and the wider Mauritian community.
Get Your
Ticket
TEDxALCHE brings together 100 attendees for a full day of ideas, connection, and conversation. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today.
Tickets: MUR 1,500 (Standard) | MUR 1,000 (Student)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEDx?
TEDx events are independently organised, community-level events licensed by TED. The “x” signifies an independently organised event — TEDxALCHE follows TED’s format and content guidelines while remaining fully editorially independent.
Who can attend?
TEDxALCHE is open to ALCHE students, faculty, and staff, as well as the wider Mauritian community and beyond.
How long is the event?
Approximately 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including networking breaks and a seated lunch.
Will talks be available afterward?
Yes — all talks will be professionally recorded and, following speaker approval, submitted to the official TEDx YouTube channel.
Where can I buy tickets?
Via our ticketing partner, Otayo: Get Tickets
Meet the Team Behind
TEDxALCHE
TEDxALCHE is organised entirely by ALCHE students, with guidance and oversight from the Student Life team — a hands-on showcase of student leadership from concept to curtain call.
Goitseone Maikano
Student Life Senior Associate, ALCHE
Olivier Ishimwe
Student Co-Lead
Lisette Mukiza
Student Co-Lead
Acher Patmos Mpakaniye
Student Marketing Lead
Ayomide Samson Ajayi
Student Logistics and Outreach Lead
Joyceline Manjoh
Student Secretary
Get In
Touch
- @alcheducation
General Inquiries: tedxalche@alustudent.com
TEDxALCHE is organised entirely by ALCHE students, with guidance and oversight from the Student Life team, offering a hands-on showcase of student leadership from concept to curtain call.