Tue 20th Sept
Welcome Speech
Dr Dinah Mwinzi, Principal Secretary, Technical & Vocational training, Kenya Ministry of Education
Hon Joe Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary of ICT, Kenya Ministry of ICT
What Does Education Transformation Mean for Africa?
Mr Anthony Salcito, Worldwide Head of Education, Microsoft
Education at the Core of Impacting Change in Africa
Mr Norberto Carrascal, EMEA ISG Government & Education Director, Intel Corporation
Microsoft Panel Session: Designing Technology for Transforming Education in Africa
Chair: Mr Mark Chaban, Senior Education Director MEA, Microsoft
Mr John Temba, Director, Ministry of Education, Kenya
Mr Seliki Tlhabane, Chief Director, Maths, Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, South Africa
Dr Mrs Elizabeth Vukeh Tamajong, Director of Research, Ministry of Scientific Research, Cameroon
Mr Nkubito Bakuramutsa, Head of ICT for Education, Ministry of Education, Rwanda
Mr Anthony Salcito, Worldwide Head of Education, Microsoft
Mr Norberto Carrascal, EMEA ISG Government & Education Director, Intel Corporation
How to Budget for ICT in Education
Mr Jaco du Toit, Communication & Information Adviser, UNESCO
Mr M K Senthil Kumar, ALICT Program Manager, GESCI
African ICT: Smart Infrastructure for Innovation
Mr Nigel Bruin, Principal Consultant, Huawei Technologies
Designed & Made for Africa, By Africa: Lessons from Kenya’s Digital Literacy Program
Part 1: Mr Juan Ponelli, President (Africa), Positivo BGH & Dr Suleman Okech, JKUAT
Part 2: Mr Nick Broda, Africa Director, JP-Inspiring Knowledge & Prof Daniel Tarus, Moi University
Teachworld Foundation: Supporting Education and Health Initiatives in Emerging Markets
Mrs Angela Ney, Teachworld Foundation
ReMA – Three Years Serving the Development of Angola
HE Pedro Sebastião Teta, State Secretary for ICT, Angola Ministry of ICT
Wed 21st Sept
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
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
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
Thu 22nd Sept
Panel Session: African Ownership of Science, Research & Technology
Chair: Mr Jimmy Li, Chief Solutions Officer: Inspur Technologies
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
Panel Session: Knowledge & Technology Transfer for African Innovation
Chair: Mr Juan Ponelli, President (Africa): Positivo BGH Africa
Hon Jean Martin Coulibaly – Minister of National Education and Literacy, BURKINA FASO
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
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
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
Ms Dinah Mwaita – Senior Deputy Director, Teachers Service Commission, KENYA