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TUE 20th SEPT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>
WED 21st SEPT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>
THU 22nd SEPT<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Main Event – 21st Sept 2016<\/span><\/h2>
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Click on the highlighted links below to view videos\u00a0of Panel Discussion Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wed 21st Sept<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome Speech<\/strong><\/a>
\nHon Dr Fred Matiang’i<\/strong>, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kenya<\/em>
\nIntroduced by Eng Victor Kyalo<\/strong>, Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Kenya<\/em><\/p>\n

Microsoft Opening Session: African Investment in Digital Learning Technologies<\/strong><\/a>
\nChair: Mr Warren Hero<\/strong>, National Technology Officer: Microsoft South Africa
\nDr Belio Kipsang\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education, KENYA<\/em>
\nJanvier Ismael Gasana<\/strong> \u2013 Director General, Rwanda Education Board, Ministry of Education, RWANDA<\/em>
\nHE Maria Augusta da Silva Martins<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary of State for Innovation in Higher Education, ANGOLA<\/em>
\nEdward Ssebukyu<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of Education & Sports, UGANDA<\/em><\/p>\n

Panel Session: Connectivity & the ICT Ecosystem for Africa<\/strong><\/a>
\nChair: Mr Nigel Bruin<\/strong>, Principal Consultant: Huawei Technologies
\nHon Khotso Letsatsi<\/strong> \u2013 Minister Communications, Science & Technology, LESOTHO<\/em>
\nHE Dr Pedro Sebasti\u00e3o Teta<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary of State for ICT, ANGOLA<\/em>
\nEng Victor Kyalo<\/strong> \u2013 Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT, KENYA<\/em>
\nMr Lebogang Mothiba<\/strong> \u2013 Head of the Office of Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, SOUTH AFRICA<\/em><\/p>\n

Panel Session: Developing African ICT Skills in Higher Education<\/strong><\/a>
\nChair: Mr Nick Nesbitt<\/strong>, General Manager: IBM East Africa
\nDr Seydina Moussa Ndiaye<\/strong> \u2013 Director of the Centre of Networks & Information Systems, SENEGAL<\/em>
\nDr Alfred Van Kent<\/strong> \u2013 Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Training & Innovation, NAMIBIA<\/em>
\nProf Silas Lwakabamba<\/strong> \u2013 Vice Chancellor, University of Kibungo, RWANDA<\/em>
\nProf Ravi Srinivasan<\/strong> \u2013 Pro-Vice Chancellor, Botho University, BOTSWANA<\/em>
\nProf Timothy Mwololo Waema<\/strong> \u2013 Professor of Information Systems, University of Nairobi, KENYA<\/em><\/p>\n

Panel Session: Vocational & Technical Skills in African Schools & Colleges<\/strong><\/a>
\nChair: Mr Nick Broda<\/strong>, Regional Business Director: JP-Inspiring Knowledge
\nHon Marie Lydia Toto Raharimalala<\/strong> \u2013 Minister of TVET & Employment, MADAGASCAR<\/em>
\nHon Prof Anthony Anwukah<\/strong> \u2013 Minister of State for Education, NIGERIA<\/em>
\nMeshack Okwara<\/strong> \u2013 Director for Vocational & Technical Training, KENYA<\/em>
\nMr Justin Kouekam<\/strong> \u2013 Permanent Secretary of Employment & Vocational Training, CAMEROON<\/em>
\nDr Celso Laice<\/strong> \u2013 Permanent Secretary for Science, Technology, Professional Education, MOZAMBIQUE<\/em><\/p>\n

Education and Knowledge, for the Future of Africa
\n<\/strong><\/a>Bernd Gienger<\/strong>, Head of EMEA: Festo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>