Summit Agenda

Tuesday 20th September

14:00
Exhibition stand set up and pre-registration

18:00 – 20:00
Evening poolside reception for all summit delegates

Wednesday 21st September

Jambo Ballroom Safari Park Hotel

08:30 – 08:50
Welcome Speech: Hon Dr Fred Matiang’i – Cabinet Secretary for Education, KENYA

08:50 – 09:45
Microsoft Opening Session: African Investment in Digital Learning Technologies

  • Chair: Mr Warren Hero, National Technology Officer: Microsoft South Africa
  • Hon Dr Fred Matiang’i – Cabinet Secretary for Education, KENYA
  • Hon Dr Papias Malimba Musafiri – Minister of Education, RWANDA
  • HE Maria Augusta da Silva Martins – Secretary of State for Innovation in Higher Education, ANGOLA
  • Hon Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde – Minister of State for Education, UGANDA

09:45 – 10:40
Panel Session: Connectivity & the ICT Ecosystem for Africa

  • Chair: Mr Nigel Bruin, Principal Consultant: Huawei Technologies
  • Hon Khotso Letsatsi – Minister Communications, Science & Technology, LESOTHO
  • HE Dr Pedro Sebastião Teta – Secretary of State for ICT, ANGOLA
  • Hon Nantaba Aida Erios – Minister of State for ICT, UGANDA
  • Eng Victor Kyalo – Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT, KENYA
  • Mr Lebogang Mothiba – Head of the Office of Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, SOUTH AFRICA

10:40 – 11:00
Morning coffee break

11:00 – 11:55
Panel Session: Developing African ICT Skills in Higher Education

  • Chair: Mr Nick Nesbitt, General Manager: IBM East Africa
  • Hon Prof Théophile Mbemba Fundu – Minister of Higher Education, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
  • Dr Alfred Van Kent – Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Training & Innovation, NAMIBIA
  • Prof Silas Lwakabamba – Vice Chancellor, University of Kibungo, RWANDA
  • Prof Ravi Srinivasan – Pro-Vice Chancellor, Botho University, BOTSWANA
  • Prof Timothy Mwololo Waema – Professor of Information Systems, University of Nairobi, KENYA

11:55 – 12:50
Panel Session: Vocational & Technical Skills in African Schools & Colleges

  • Chair: Mr Nick Broda, Regional Business Director: JP-Inspiring Knowledge
  • Hon Marie Lydia Toto Raharimalala – Minister of TVET & Employment, MADAGASCAR
  • Hon Prof Anthony Anwukah – Minister of State for Education, NIGERIA
  • Dr Dinah Mwinzi – Permanent Secretary for Vocational & Technical Training, KENYA
  • Mr Justin Kouekam – Permanent Secretary of Employment & Vocational Training, CAMEROON
  • Dr Celso Laice – Permanent Secretary for Science, Technology, Professional Education, MOZAMBIQUE

12:50 – 13:05
Education and Knowledge, for the Future of Africa, Bernd Gienger, Head of EMEA: Festo

13:05 – 14:15
Lunch

14:20 – 18:00
Pre-scheduled private meetings between government & university officials and industry leaders

14:20 – 15:15
University Meeting Room Presentation: A new era in African higher education: how innovation in education can enable massive expansion. Thomas Jepsen, Vice President: Blackboard

19:30
Cultural Dinner & Entertainment

Thursday 22nd September

Jambo Ballroom Safari Park Hotel

08:30 – 08:50
Welcome Speech: Hon Joe Mucheru – Cabinet Secretary for ICT, KENYA

08:50 – 09:50
Panel Session: African Ownership of Science, Research & Technology

  • Chair: Mr Jimmy Li, Chief Solutions Officer: Inspur Technologies
  • Hon Joe Mucheru – Cabinet Secretary for ICT, KENYA
  • Hon Dr Elioda Tumwesigye – Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation, UGANDA
  • Hon Dr Win BJ Mlambo – Deputy Minister of ICT, Postal & Courier Services, ZIMBABWE
  • Dr Shumete Gizaw – Director General, Ministry of Science & Technology, ETHIOPIA
  • Dr Mrs Elizabeth Vukeh Tamajong – Director of Research, Ministry of Scientific Research, CAMEROON

09:50 – 10:45
Panel Session: Knowledge & Technology Transfer for African Innovation

  • Chair: Mr Juan Ponelli, President (Africa): Positivo BGH Africa
  • Hon Cornelius Deveaux – Deputy Minister of Information & Communications, SIERRA LEONE
  • Mr Rolland Justet Rabeson – Secretary General for National Education, MADAGASCAR
  • Mr Laban Shapange – Chief Director, Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture, NAMIBIA
  • Mr Isaac Maredi – Chief Director, Innovation, Ministry of Science & Technology, SOUTH AFRICA
  • Mr Victor Mbumwae – Presidential Office National Coordinator for ICT & E-Governance, ZAMBIA

10:45 – 11:05
Morning Coffee Break

11:05 – 12:00
Panel Session: Designing Classroom Technology for African Students

  • Chair: Mr Amaral Carvalho, Director of Education Business Development: Bi-Bright
  • Hon Jean Ernest Bibehe – Minister of Secondary Education, CAMEROON
  • Hon Dr Mahali Phamotse – Minister of Education & Training, LESOTHO
  • HE César Augusto Mba Abogo – Secretary of State for Horizon 2020, EQUATORIAL GUINEA
  • Mr Enoch Rabotapi – Chief Director for Education Human Resource Development, SOUTH AFRICA
  • Mr Simon Coles – Deputy Permanent Secretary for Education & Skills Development, BOTSWANA

12:00 – 13:00
Panel Session: Curriculum Development & Teacher Training for African Content

  • Chair: Mrs Angela Ney, Co-Founder: Teachers Media International
  • Hon Deng Deng Hoc Yai – Minister of General Education & Instruction, SOUTH SUDAN
  • Hon Prof Paul Mavima – Deputy Minister of Primary & Secondary Education, ZIMBABWE
  • Dr Julius Jwan – CEO, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KENYA
  • Mr Jacob Aaworb-Nang Maabobr Kor – Director General, Ghana Education Service, GHANA
  • Mr Simon Kavisi – Deputy CEO, Teachers Service Commission, KENYA

13:00 – 14:15
Lunch

14:20 – 17:40
Pre-scheduled private meetings between government & university officials and industry leaders