Empowered Administrators Conference 2025

Revolutionising Office Support for a Smarter Future

SPEAKER PROFILES

PROGRAMME

EAC 2025 Full Programme

EAC STAKEHOLDERS

Our Sponsors

EAC Registration
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DATE & VENUE
18-19 September 2025
Southern Sun Elangeni 

ATTENDEES
Office Administrators
Business Professionals

SPEAKERS
Industry &
Topic Experts

2 Day Conference

This two-day conference is meticulously designed for office professionals operating within higher education institutions, governmental agencies, corporate environments, and a diverse array of organisations seeking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their everyday functions.

Discover Trends

Discover latest trends! Improve your skills set and learn new technology trends to improve efficiency. Learn how to start conversations with your peers during EAC breaks and at the gala dinner. Show curiosity about what others are doing. Engage and discover new opportunities. Don’t be afraid to use this time to tell your peers about your career aspirations, interests and most importantly, pay attention to what they are doing.

Registration

The registration fee is R4,000.00 which includes a two-day conference and gala dinner only.

We will provide contact details of near-by hotels to registered delegates only.

 

Why attend Empowered Administrators Conference (EAC)

This two-day conference is meticulously designed for office professionals operating within higher education institutions, governmental agencies, corporate environments, and a diverse array of organisations seeking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their everyday functions. Throughout the conference, participants will engage in comprehensive explorations of innovative methodologies that can significantly augment efficiency and effectiveness across a range of tasks.

By the end of the event, attendees will have gained invaluable insights and practical tools for seamlessly integrating AI into critical domains, including project management, time management, travel planning, and minute-taking.

This conference aims to equip professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in an increasingly dynamic technological landscape. The emphasis will be on the practical implementation of artificial intelligence to optimise and enhance administrative functions, helping professionals thrive in their dynamic roles.

Founders' Welcome Note

Welcome to the Empowered Administrators Conference 2025!

From Customer Centricity to AI Empowerment: Our Journey Together

Twelve years ago, the Empowered Administrators Conference was born out of a vision to elevate the role of office professionals—shifting perceptions and unlocking potential in one of the most critical engines of organisational success. We began with a sharp focus on customer centricity, understanding that service excellence was the bedrock of professional value.

As the workplace evolved, so did we. We expanded our mission to sharpen technology skills, enabling administrators to embrace digital tools that enhance efficiency and communication. From mastering productivity platforms to developing an agile mindset, our delegates became indispensable, tech-savvy assets in their workplaces.

But technical skill alone isn’t enough. That’s why we infused our programme with strategies to enhance professional- ism, emotional intelligence, and project management. We nurtured a generation of confident professionals who lead initia- tives, build strong workplace cultures, and rise into roles once thought beyond their reach.

In recent years, we have focused on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a shift that redefined the skills landscape. We have tackled automation, digital transformation, and the reshaping of administrative functions. You have responded with agility, courage, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Reflections on the Empowered Administrators Conference (EAC)

As the Co-Convenor of the Empowered Administrators Conference (EAC) at the Mangosuthu University of Technology, it’s an honour to reflect on our journey—from the initial idea to a truly transformative experience for office professionals like you. The EAC was designed with you in mind, aiming to provide knowledge and a sense of community and empowerment in your daily roles.

From the beginning, I focused on building a strong network of stakeholders. By collaborating with organisations for block registrations, we’ve ensured that professionals across departments can benefit together. This not only boosts participation but also fosters invaluable peer learning among colleagues. It’s all about helping you grow as a team and sharing strategies and insights that can elevate your workplace.

I cannot emphasise enough how pivotal our sponsors have been in this journey. Their trust in the EAC’s vision enabled us to invite top-notch speakers and curate an exceptional experience for every delegate. Their support has allowed us to expand our outreach and create a powerful platform for empowerment and growth.

We are incredibly grateful for their partnership, which makes this journey possible.

The EAC Awards

The awards are a platform the conveners of the conference created to honour and reward various aspects of an administrators’ work. Good work has to be positively acknowledged so as to inspire administrators to stay on focus, deliver better outputs and give their clients a positive experience. From the front office administrator to the ones who work behind the scenes, the administrators’ work is about getting things done for the benefit of their clients. Clients’ needs are ever changing in line with technological changes and annual programmes, these place demands on administrators that these awards seek to reward. The awards are in four categories; Customer-Centric, Ubuntu, Techno-Savvy and Brand Ambassador.

Commendations

A very BIG thank you for an exhilarating, adrenaline-charged conference experience of empowerment for us office administrators….I see Brenda strutting her stuff down the passage very confidently these days

We thoroughly enjoyed all sessions with such cutting-edge speakers which we could identify ourselves in similar scenarios.

Was definitely worth the drive to and from Pietermaritzburg

Looking forward to 2023 EAC Conference

Nganele Dube
General  queries
[email protected]
031 907 7217

 

Mbali Mkhize
Conference Convener
[email protected]
031 907 7347

 

Jade Mthiyane
Conference Coordinator
Payments & Invoices
[email protected]
060 753 2476
Zama Sishi
Conference Convener
[email protected]
031 907 7161

Nganele Dube
General  queries
[email protected]
031 907 7217

 

Jade Mthiyane
Conference Coordinator
Payments & Invoices
[email protected]
060 753 2476

Mbali Mkhize
Conference Convener & Founder
[email protected]
031 907 7347

 

Zama Sishi
Conference Co-Convener
[email protected]
031 907 7161