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Wed 21st Sept

Welcome Speech
Hon Dr Fred Matiang’i, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kenya
Introduced by Eng Victor Kyalo, Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Kenya

Microsoft Opening Session: African Investment in Digital Learning Technologies
Chair: Mr Warren Hero, National Technology Officer: Microsoft South Africa
Dr Belio Kipsang’ – Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education, KENYA
Janvier Ismael Gasana – Director General, Rwanda Education Board, Ministry of Education, RWANDA
HE Maria Augusta da Silva Martins – Secretary of State for Innovation in Higher Education, ANGOLA
Edward Ssebukyu – Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of Education & Sports, UGANDA

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
Eng Victor Kyalo – Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT, KENYA
Mr Lebogang Mothiba – Head of the Office of Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, SOUTH AFRICA

Panel Session: Developing African ICT Skills in Higher Education
Chair: Mr Nick Nesbitt, General Manager: IBM East Africa
Dr Seydina Moussa Ndiaye – Director of the Centre of Networks & Information Systems, SENEGAL
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

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
Meshack Okwara – Director 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

Education and Knowledge, for the Future of Africa
Bernd Gienger, Head of EMEA: Festo