IST-Africa 2023 Conference

31 May - 02 June 2023, Tshwane, South Africa

IST-Africa 2023 Agenda



Updated: 2023-02-20 16:43:27

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Day 1: 31 May 2023

08:00
Registration : Registration
09:00
09:00
Opening Plenary 1a: Opening Plenary
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Chair: Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Welcome Address
Dr B E Nzimande, MP, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, South Africa
Welcome Address
H.E. Sandra Kramer, Ambassador, EU Delegation, South Africa
Address, Mr Thibaut KLEINER. Director. Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, European Commission

Infrastructure and Human Capital as a Foundation for Inclusive Economic Growth
Lumkile Mondi, Wits University, South Africa
10:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
11:00
11:00
Plenary Session 2a: High-Level Roundtable focused on Role of ICT Research and Innovation to Strength Digital Innovation Ecosystems in Africa
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Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
12:30
Lunch : Lunch & Networking
14:00
14:00
Session 3a: eHealth 1
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Chair: Chipo Kanjo, University of Malawi, Malawi
14:00
Session 3b: Societal Implications of Technology 1
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Chair: Joshua Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
14:00
Session 3c: Next Generation Computing
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Chair: Obakeng Hlatshwayo, South African Affiliate C4IR Centre, South Africa
14:00
Session 3d: Cyber Security 1
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Chair: Jackie Phahlamohlaka , CSIR, South Africa
15:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
16:00
16:00
Session 4a: eHealth 2
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Chair: Paul Cunningham, IIMC / IST-Africa Institute, Ireland
16:00
Session 4b: Societal Implications of Technology 2
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Chair: Joshua Ndiege, United States International University - Africa, Kenya
16:00
Session 4c: Blockchain Food Supply Chain
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Chair: Owen Vaughan, nChain, United Kingdom
16:00
Session 4d: Cyber Security 2
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Chair: Kiru Pillay, Department of Communications and Digital Technology, South Africa
18:00
Conference Dinner

Disclaimer: This is the Advance Programme, which is subject to change. The Final Programme will be published in March, following receipt of all final papers.

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