Africa Information & Communication Technologies Alliance

             2nd AfICTA eConference with focus on South Africa

18th September, 2018 @ 10am (GMT + 2) South African Time

 

                                         Agenda

S/N

Time*

Event

Duration

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

10:00

National Anthem of South Africa

Opening remarks by Thabo Mashegoane, Chief Advisor Business Architect, Eskom

Vice President, IITPSA Vice Chair, AfICTA

Moderator

 

 

 

5mins

 

 

2

 

 

10:05

 

Presentation by Engr. Saeed Mohammed

Vice Chairman, EITESAL - Egyptian IT, Electronics & Software Alliance

Topic: Brief on the "1 Million jobs initiative by 2025

 

 

10mins

3

10:15

Q & A with Engr. Saeed Mohammed

5mins

 

 

4

 

  

10:20

Presentation by Carolynn Chalmers, Executive Director, Candor Governance.

 

Topic: Ethics, AI and Machine Learning - Ensuring IT professionals are doing the right things.

 

 

10mins

5

10:30

Q & A Session with Carolynn Chalmers

5mins

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

10:35

Presentation by Mr. Sunil Geness, President & Director, ITA (Information Technology Association) South Africa

 

Topic: Effective internet governance for sustainable development in Africa.

 

 

 

10mins

7

10:45

Q & A Session with Mr. Sunil Geness

5mins

8

10:50

Presentation by Mr. Mpumelelo Ncwadi, Non-Executive Director, ECRDA (Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency)

 

Topic: Modern Farming methods: using technology for food security.

10mins

9

11:10

Q & A Session with Mr. Mpumelelo Ncwadi

5mins

10

11:15

Tribute to the Legendary Kofi Annan delivered by Dr. Jimson Olufuye, Chair, AfICTA.

5mins

11

11:20

Vote of Thanks and Closing remarks by Engr. Saeed Mohammed, Vice Chairman, EITESAL

Co- Moderator

5mins

*South African Time, GMT + 2 / UTC