Global Courant 2023-04-26 12:43:04
The conference offers more than 20 hours of networking. Delegates who cannot attend in person can also attend virtually for R350 per ticket.
The tech start-up scene in Africa is doing great things to solve local challenges. The work of African startups along with the fame they’ve received invites a conversation about how Africa can build a collaborative ecosystem where tech startups, investors and incubators can work together to build the startups that lead our future to make it stronger.(JM1)
Our panelists are leading this intercontinental discussion and hail from Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana. Folarin Aiyegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystems for Africa at Google Nigeria; Aiyegbusi is a businessman and startup alchemist at the Black Founders Fund Africa; Llew Claasen, founder of Newton Partners SA, will also share the nuggets he has accumulated over two decades as a strategist and senior manager in cryptocurrencies and digital product management. Norbert Adomako will talk more about what it takes to create well-structured ecosystems based on what he gained as a communications leader at Ghanaian blockchain company Metis.
The role of the public sector in the digital economy
If Africa uses the wand of technology to chart its own trajectory, public sectors across Africa could benefit from playing a role in the advancement of smart municipalities and smart cities(2) (3) . Mactar Seck, Chief of Tech at the UN Economic Commission for Africa, will discuss this with Head of IT at Sentech and acting CIO of Post Bank, Nomahlubi Ogoh, and Joseph Ndaba, 4IR Commissioner at the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Commission in South Africa and CEO of Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub.
These panelists will share their foresight to discuss how technology can enable more efficient access to basic services such as transportation, housing and healthcare.
Unveiling of new technologies
Artificial intelligence is a controversial addition to the traditional workplace. How can companies successfully integrate next-gen technology like ChatGPT while maintaining a human-centered culture? Insights on this will be led by Microsoft South Africa Chief Data Officer Ayanda Ngcebetsha; and Susan Oh, co-founder of Copia Global, as well as esteemed academic Prof. Arthur GO Mutambara, director and professor at the Institute for the Future of Knowledge.(4) (5) (JM6)
At the conference, Matlhogonolo and Masego Mphahlele will unveil Africa’s first digital x-ray goggles for the first time. The twin sisters will share and test this revolutionary health-tech invention with volunteers from the public.
African online makers to empower the future
Boniswa Sidwaba from TikTok Africa will rub shoulders with Alex Goldberg from renowned Ogilvy Africa to discuss the limitless potential of Africa’s creative economy. Makers from Africa are experiencing an Afro renaissance, invoked by their optimism and their knack for shaking things up. Sidwaba and Goldberg will talk through programs about how they work with creatives; ways creatives can connect to networks and business opportunities; and how sharing authentic stories has helped many creators succeed.
Catch-match: Speed meeting to expand professional networks
During the conference, participants will have the opportunity to network quickly through interactive business catch-match sessions. Conventional conferences involve a full day of listening to expert discussions, but Sentech Africa Tech Week allows attendees to interact, ask questions and introduce themselves using a throwable wireless microphone ball. They can also pass the microphone to other delegates in corporate matchmaking spaces for networking.
The upcoming conference promises to be a truly immersive experience, featuring a diverse range of tech industry business personalities and a fresh take on traditional networking. With a focus on providing solutions to long-standing local problems, this event will be a tour de force of innovation and collaboration. Attendees get over 20 hours of networking opportunities, and those unable to attend in person can still participate virtually. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges in the technology industry. In-person attendees are encouraged to register for the event here: https://lp.topco.co.za/atw_conference_2023/.
Virtual tickets at a price of R350 can be purchased from this link:
