09:00
Opening Ceremony
IFOW Introductory
Welcome by
MC
The Fourth Industrial Revolution dialogue
Program
09:10
Welcome Address
Higher education's legacy in Africa's global positioning - charting a way forward
Speaker
Prof Tinyiko Maluleke
Vice-Chancellor: Tshwane University of Technology
09:25
Spotlight Address
Innovation and Future of Work: Building African channels through collaboratio
Speaker
Ms Yoliswa Makhasi
Director General: Department of Public Service and Administration
09:45
Spotlight Address
Continental collaboration for Africa's Inclusive Economic Growth: Harnessing emerging technologies and skills for the success of the ACfTA
10:05
Fireside Discussion
Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, Ms Yoliswa Makhasi, Ms Leah Mabusela
Comfort Break 🍵
Refreshments ☕
Comfort Break 🍵
Refreshments ☕
Coffee Break ☕
Tea Break
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Tea Break
11:10
Spotlight Address
Solving Africa's innovation and skills Conundrum: Digital Skills for Jobs and Income
Speaker
Mr Tshepiso Teffo
Technical Advisor for Digital Skills for Jobs & Income II project: GIZ
11:25
Spotlight Address
Understanding Africa's innovation and skills ecosystem
11:40
Spotlight Address
Solving Africa's innovation and skills Conundrum: Higher education as incubation for talent and innovation
Speaker
Prof Upenyu Guyo
Executive Director : Midlands State University Enterprises
11:55
Spotlight Address
Multisector collaboration in building Africa's skills capacity
12:10
Panel Discussion
Mr Tshepiso Teffo, Mr Sipho Mtombeni, Prof Upenyu Guyo and Dr Naledi Gallant
Lunch Break 🥡
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Lunch Break 🍔
Lunch Break 🥡
14:00
Spotlight Address
Skills for the Future: The South African National Service Initiative
Speaker
GeBRiG GEN (DR) H.J.C. KAMFFER
Director Production Bridge: SADF
14:15
Spotlight Address:
Creating and enhancing the indigenous tech ecosystem
Speaker
Prof Vukosi Marivate
ABSA Chair of Data Science: University of Pretoria
14:30
Spotlight Address
Transitioning Africa from technology consumers to solution creators
14:45
Spotlight Address
Building Africa's capacity within emerging industries
Speaker
Dr Alistair Mokoena
Ex-Country Director: Google
15:00
Panel Discussion
Brigadier General (Dr) Gerhard Kamffer, Prof Vukosi Marivate, Ms Yavi Madurai, Dr Alistair Mokoena and Prof Anish Kurien | Acting Director of AI Hub: TUT
Day 1 of 2-
Closure and Reflection
Closure and Reflection
Day 1 of 2-
Closure and Reflection
Closure and Reflection
09:00
Opening Ceremony
MC Opening
Performance by
Band
09:05
Spotlight Address
Opportunities for inter-continental trade: Building Africa's comparative advantage
Speaker
Mr Nyimpini Mabunda
Former CEO: General Electric
09:20
Spotlight Address
Closing the innovation capacity and skills gap: Amplifying Africa's IP
09:35
Spotlight Address
The re-industrialisation of the African continent for inclusive economic growth
09:50
Spotlight Address
SA's technological and skills capacity and readiness for ""expansion and diversification""
Speaker
Dr Gainmore Zanamwe
Director, Trade Facilitation and Investment Promotion: Afreximbank
10:00
Fireside Discussion: Government, Academia and the Industry partnering to accelerate Africa's inclusive economic growth
Mr Nyimpini Mabunda, Ms Zanyiwe Asare, Mr Kgomotso Lekola and Dr Gainmore Zanamwe
Comfort Break 🍵
Refreshments☕
Tea Break 🍵
Coffee Break ☕
Coffee Break ☕
Tea Break
Tea Break 🍵
Tea Break
11:00
Spotlight Address
Inter-regional mobility: Technology, Skills and the Future of Work
11:15
Panel Discussion: Inter-regional mobility: Technology, Skills and the Future of Work
Dr Mathetha Mokonyama, Ms Maphefo Anno-Frempong | CEO: TETA , Ms Tebogo Masindi | HR Manager: DHL and Ms Neo Bodibe | General Manager for Employee Relations: Transnet
12:00
Spotlight Address
The platform economy: Regional integration and opportunities
Speaker
Principal Engineer and Research Group Leader, Advanced Internet of Things: CSIR NextGen Enterprises and Institutions
12:15
Panel Discussion: Building Bridges: The platform economy and regional trade
Mr John Isaacs (CSIR), Mr Ofentse Madisha | Head of Public Policy for South Africa: Uber and Mr Talifhani Banks | Businessman & Group CEO: AnalyticsX
Lunch Break 🥡
Lunch Break 🍔
Lunch Break 🥡
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Lunch Break 🍔
Lunch Break 🥡
Lunch Break 🍔
Lunch Break 🥡
14:00
Spotlight Address
Fintech: Role of International Remittances as an Economic Instrument for Poverty Eradication in Line with Sustainable Development Goals
Speaker
Mr Brian Muthiora
Executive Head: Mobile Financial Policy and Regulation: Vodacom Group
14:15
Spotlight Address
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Innovation, Technology and Skills to build a resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem to accelerate Africa's inclusive economic growth
Speaker
Billy Selekane
CEO: Global Speakers Academy
14:30
Spotlight Address
Waking the Sleeping Giant: Capacitating informal sector via emerging technologies
Speaker
Mr Vusi Mndebela
Project Specialist : W&RSETA
14:45
Spotlight Address
Migration and the internalisation of jobs
Speaker
Ms Marisa Jacobs
Managing Director: XPATWEB
15:00
Panel Discussion: Inter-Regional Trade: Collaboration to build the entrepreneurial capacity and comparative advantage
Mr Brian Muthiora, Tribe Africa, W&R SETA, Ms Marisa Jacobs, Ms Mamela Luthuli | Founder & CEO: Take Note IT and Mr Ntokozo Mkhize | Founder and Managing Director: Zela House