AFTRA is the intergovernmental organisation for the regulation of teaching in Africa, comprising Ministries of Education, National Teaching Councils, Teacher Unions, Teacher Education Institutions, and international organisations associated with the regulation of teaching. AFTRA is also the Africa Regional Branch of the world body, International Forum of Teacher Regulatory Authorities, IFTRA (www.iftra.org).

It is further the Co-Chair of the African Union Teacher Development Cluster, Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 2016-2025), and member of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. It has a special working relationship with African Union Commission, UNESCO-IICBA, UNESCO Regional offices in Africa, Education International Africa Region, and many others.

The Conference is open to all stakeholders in Africa and across the world, from government representatives to teaching professionals, academics, researchers, publishers, innovators, industry experts, digital giants, and post graduate students. The Roundtable, is however, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation and admits delegates of only member Ministries and organisations.