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The moment we have been building towards is almost here. This November, our profession gathers in Durban for the MACE Annual Conference and Excellence Awards: three days of learning, connection and celebration, and the conversations that shape where marketing, communication and advancement in education go next. We look forward to welcoming you.
The countdown has begun. We gather in Durban in…
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Visibility was the goal. Impact is now the mandate.
Durban is where the direction of our profession gets set, not just discussed.
This is where it happens: 17 to 19 November, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban.
Take a sneak peek at some of this year’s speakers.
Click on a speaker’s image below to view their bio.
MACE fulfills a leadership role in the higher education, TVET and private education sectors within Southern Africa by adding value to practitioners in Marketing, Communication and Advancement through high quality development programmes, facilitating networking partnerships and transformation, as well as promoting best practices amongst these professions at our member institutions.
About
MACE supports and connects dedicated professionals across Southern Africa, strengthening the impact and visibility of our sector through leadership, learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Excellence Awards
The MACE Excellence Awards honour outstanding campaigns and projects by practitioners across South Africa. These awards shine a spotlight on strategic excellence, creative delivery, and professional distinction.
Events
Keep up with MACE events, Conversations in Excellence, Coffee Chats, and More! Get ready for the Annual MACE Conference in November 2026. Registrations are now open!