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The Global PhD Leadership Breakfast is an intimate, in-person academic networking experience that brings together doctoral researchers, supervisors, academics, institutional leaders, funders and research professionals over a hosted breakfast in carefully selected cities.
It is designed for meaningful face-to-face conversations, personal introductions and long-term academic and professional relationships that only happen when you're in the room.
More Than a Breakfast
Face-to-Face Networking
Meet researchers, supervisors and institutional leaders in person — the kind of connections that only happen over a shared breakfast table.
Research Collaboration
Identify potential co-authors, research partners and interdisciplinary collaborators through personal conversation.
Academic Guidance
Gain practical insight from experienced researchers and academic leaders in an intimate setting.
Publication Connections
Meet researchers, reviewers, editors and potential writing collaborators.
Funding & Institutional Access
Connect with organisations and stakeholders supporting research and postgraduate development.
Global Community
Become part of the wider Theodore Petrus Academy academic network.
Who Should Attend
Can't Make It In Person?
Join via Zoom for R299
We understand that travel isn't always possible. For those who can't be there physically, you can still participate live online — experience the keynote, join Q&A sessions, and connect through virtual breakout rooms. You'll receive a certificate of participation after the event.
Nothing replaces the in-person experience, but this is the next best thing.
Why Attendance Is Limited
Each breakfast is designed for approximately 40 in-person participants. This ensures every guest enjoys a quality breakfast, personal interaction with the host and speakers, and the kind of meaningful conversations that simply don't happen in large crowds.
Quality over quantity
Personal interaction
Structured introductions
Focused discussions
Stronger professional relationships
A carefully selected audience
Event Experience
Guest arrival and coffee
Welcome and introductions
Hosted breakfast
Professor Theodore Petrus keynote
Featured guest contribution
Guided roundtable discussions
Structured networking
Professional photography
Closing and community invitation
Hosted by Professor Theodore Petrus
Professor Theodore Petrus is an NRF C3-rated researcher, associate professor, academic coach and the founder of Theodore Petrus Academy. With over 25 years in South African higher education, he brings credibility, thought leadership and a genuine commitment to researcher development.
His role as host adds intellectual depth and academic gravitas, while the broader value comes from the people, institutions and opportunities brought together in the room.
45+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
25+
Years in Higher Education
C3
NRF Researcher Rating
1000+
Researchers Mentored
An Ongoing Relationship
The breakfast is the beginning of a lasting connection with the Theodore Petrus Academy network.
Future event invitations
Academic networking opportunities
Research collaboration introductions
Selected webinars
Publication opportunities
Funding alerts
Priority programme announcements
Consultation and programme offers
