{"id":113,"date":"2018-06-11T23:04:26","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T22:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovation-africa.com\/2018\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2024-08-12T12:18:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T11:18:24","slug":"event-summary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/innovation-africa.com\/2018\/event-summary\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"

President of Zimbabwe Committed to Innovation<\/span><\/h2>
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The President of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa met with Minister of Education, Hon Paul Mavima and Innovation Africa CEO, John Glassey confirming the commitment of Zimbabwe to innovation and the educational transformation of the country. Preparations are underway for the President to welcome guests at the Innovation Africa Summit.<\/p>\n

As part of Zimbabwe\u2019s Vision 2030 the country requires the construction of up to an additional 2,000 schools and to implement a nationwide program to ensure WiFi connectivity in all educational institutions. Zimbabwe is implementing a new competence-based curriculum and accordingly wishes to work with partners who can assist with increasing capacity, professional teacher development, creation of e-content and introducing technology and devices in the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Zimbabwe wishes to be seen as a regional leader for gender equality, inclusiveness and special needs. It\u2019s Education 5.0 strategy is dedicated to teaching, developing digital skills, innovation and technical and vocational skills for industry.<\/p>\n

Join the leading Zimbabwe officials and stakeholders along with multiple participating African countries represented by ministries of education, higher education, ICT, universities and civil society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Africa\u2019s Official Ministerial Summit<\/span><\/h2>

We are proud to announce the 8th Innovation Africa taking place in Zimbabwe in 2018, under the official patronage of the Government of Zimbabwe led by the Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education.<\/p>\n

Innov<\/span>ation<\/span> Africa<\/span> 2018<\/span><\/strong> is firmly established as the continent\u2019s number one high level ministerial forum where industry partners enjoy pre-scheduled meetings and committed engagement with ministers and senior government officials from over 40 countries. It is Africa\u2019s \u201cmust go to\u201d event for education, innovation and ICT. Leading industry partners agree that Innovation Africa is the most productive and enjoyable experience of all events, which emphasises the quality of the audience and high level status of decision-making participants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the one spot, in one trip, where I can see so many ministers. Intel has been here every year.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nBrian Gonzalez<\/strong> –\u00a0Director, Intel Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Under the Official Patronage of Hon Paul Mavima
\nMinister of Primary & Secondary Education<\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2018, the full force of the Government of Zimbabwe, under cabinet endorsement, will be ensuring a record number of participating ministers from across the continent. As well as being led by the Minister of Primary & Secondary Education, Hon Paul Mavima, the key stakeholders from Zimbabwe\u2019s Government including the Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of ICT will play key roles in ensuring the delivery of a multi-layered landmark summit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cThis conference is the best one ever \u2013 this my 5th one! There\u2019s an energy that I\u2019ve not experienced before…
\nI\u2019ve had positive feedback from all 10 of my meetings today.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nMarie-Anne Kleynhans<\/strong> –\u00a0Managing Director, Edupac<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pre-Scheduled Ministerial Meetings<\/span><\/h2>
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\u201cOne of the things I love about attendees of the event is that they are looking for real answers. Innovation Africa gives us the time and opportunity to get some real stuff done.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nAnthony Salcito<\/strong> –\u00a0Worldwide VP Education, Microsoft<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

AfricanBrains is working closely with the most senior officials in the Government of Zimbabwe to maximize the ministerial attendance at Innovation Africa and fulfil our promise of delivering high-level pre-scheduled to participating partners and delegates.<\/p>\n

In 2018, participants will have the choice of booking meetings in advance of the event with ministers of education, higher education, ICT, science & technology, special government agencies for education, teaching and ICT delivery, universities and technical colleges.<\/p>\n

Over 250 ministers and government officials, from across Africa, will participate in the summit, regarding Innovation Africa as the essential event to attend to meet with their counterparts, industry leaders and solution providers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cThe event has just been really well managed and an outstanding experience.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nRegina Murray<\/strong> –\u00a0Director Education Sector, EMEA, Microsoft<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hosting Africa\u2019s Leading Decision-Makers<\/span><\/h2>

\u201cThis is a unique opportunity to discuss with the decision-makers at the highest level.
\nIn the last two days we have held 17 pre-scheduled meetings back-to-back.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nAndrea Emiliani<\/strong> –\u00a0Business Development, IBM<\/p>\n<\/div>

The following ministries, organisations & universities have confirmed their attendance and will be accompanied by senior delegations. The countries and ministers are regular participants of Innovation Africa, now in its eighth year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ANGOLA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education
\nAngola’s Sovereign Fund<\/small><\/p>\n

BOTSWANA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Basic Education
\nBotho University
\nUniversity of Botswana<\/small><\/p>\n

BURUNDI<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education
\nMinistry of Higher Education & Scientific Research<\/small><\/p>\n

CAMEROON<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Secondary Education
\nICT University<\/small><\/p>\n

CAPE VERDE<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, Family & Social Inclusion
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

COTE D\u2019IVOIRE<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of National Education, Technical Education & Vocational Training
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

DRC<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of ICT
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

EQUATORIAL GUINEA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, University Teaching & Sports
\nMinistry of Finance, Economy & Planning
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

ESWATINI<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education & Training
\nMinistry of Information, Communications & Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

ETHIOPIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Addis Ababa Science & Technology University<\/small><\/p>\n

GABON<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Digital Economy & Communications
\n<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

GHANA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

KENYA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education
\nKenya Institute of Curriculum Development
\nNational Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation NACOSTI<\/small><\/p>\n

LESOTHO<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education & Training<\/small><\/p>\n

MADAGASCAR<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research<\/small><\/p>\n

MALAWI<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

MAURITIUS<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education & Human Resources
\nMauritius Institute of Education
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

MOZAMBIQUE<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Science & Technology, Higher & Technical Professional Education<\/small><\/p>\n

NAMIBIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

NIGERIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Federal Ministry of Education
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Scientific Research & Technical Innovation<\/small><\/p>\n

RWANDA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology
\nRwanda Education Board
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

SENEGAL<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of National Education
\n<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

SIERRA LEONE<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Information & Communications<\/small><\/p>\n

SOMALIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, Culture & Higher Education<\/small><\/p>\n

SOUTH AFRICA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Basic Education
\nMinistry of Higher Education & Training
\nDept of Education:\u00a0Gauteng Province
\nDept of Education:\u00a0KwaZulu Natal Province
\nDept of Education:\u00a0Mpumalanga Province
\nDept of Education:\u00a0Western Cape Province
\nIndependent Schools Association of South Africa (ISASA)
\nCentral University of Technology, Free State
\nUniversity of Johannesburg
\nUniversity of Pretoria
\nUniversity of South Africa
\nVaal University of Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

SOUTH SUDAN<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology
\n<\/span>Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

SUDAN<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education<\/small><\/p>\n

TANZANIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology
\nUniversity of Dar es Salaam
\n<\/small><\/p>\n

UGANDA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Education & Sports
\nMinistry of Science, Technology & Innovation<\/small><\/p>\n

ZAMBIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Ministry of Ministry of General Education
\nOffice of the President – E-Government Division – Smart Zambia
\nThe Copperbelt University<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cAs always, it is a great experience.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nJuan Ponelli<\/strong> –\u00a0President, Positivo Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>

Inspire Innovation Africa\u2019s High Level Audience<\/span><\/h2>
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Innov<\/span>ation<\/span> Africa<\/span> 2018<\/span><\/strong> offers an outstanding choice of different options to companies, allowing you to select a partnership package that best suits your needs and meets your objectives. Being a partner at our summits is a proven method of raising your company profile\u00a0and gaining maximum exposure.<\/p>\n

Benefits include a variety of options for exhibition, corporate presentation, chairing of a ministerial panel session, imaginative ways to showcase your company on delegate bags, badges and lanyards. Branding is throughout the venue on screens and banners, electronically on the Innov<\/span>ation<\/span> Africa<\/span> 2018<\/span><\/strong> website and the option for a website podcast plus branding and profiles on all printed material including the summit guide and agenda. Plus special exclusive options for being the ministerial reception or gala dinner sponsor.<\/p>\n

Priority meeting times are set aside for our Innovation Africa top level partners. Demand is high and numbers are limited. Please see the \u2018Participation Options\u2019 document for the best partnership package to suit your needs and enhance your presence at the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\u201cIt\u2019s almost a tradition now for Bi-Bright, but it\u2019s a good tradition.
\nThe Brains organised summits have become a very well known and recognised brand.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nManuel Mexia<\/strong> –\u00a0International Development Manager, Bi-Bright Solutions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":181,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-113","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nInnovation Africa 2018 - Africa's Official Ministerial Summit - November 2018, Harare, Zimbabwe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Innovation Africa 2018 - Africa's Official Ministerial Summit - November 2018, Harare, Zimbabwe. 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