The 3rd East and South African Centre of Excellence in Educational Research Methodologies and Management (CERM-ESA) conference served as celebration of 10 years since the project had begun. It was a celebration of the successes of the four key programmes within the project, namely, Research Programme, Academic Programme, Capacity Building Programme, and Teacher Professional Development Programme. The theme The Future of Educational Research in African Contexts sought to explore and bring into discussion the challenges, opportunities, and potential future directions of educational research in African contexts. The conference brought together scholars, researchers, educators, policy makers, and other stakeholders who shared their experiences, knowledge, and insights on the current state of educational research in Africa, and identified ways to enhance its quality and relevance.