schedule details Program agenda for the knowledge
sharing & tech showcase sessions

Here's the program flow for day 1 & day 2 of the keynote addresses, panel sessions and technology showcase presentations from the best minds of South Africa and Africa to take us through the advancements of digital deployment and its positive impacts in the country and continent.

schedule

8.00 AM - 9.00 AM

Arrivals & Registration

9.00 AM - 10.00 AM

Opening Keynote Addresses

Africa's Digital Renaissance: A New Era of Innovation and Growth

10.00 AM - 11.30 AM

Are we ready for the digital change to become a technology led digital economy and lead the way to a new Africa 4.0?

A highlight CXO round table session throwing light on the new Digital Africa.

11.30 AM - 12.00 PM

Networking Coffee Break

Networking coffee break (for invitee only). This session is strictly invitation-based.

12.00 PM - 12.30 PM

Advancing the connectivity for a digital enabled future with 5G

The potential impact of 5G on industries and sectors in Africa and the role of public-private partnerships in deploying 5G infrastructure and bridging the digital divide in Africa

12.30 PM - 01.00 PM

Transforming smart decision making with data driven analytics and AI

Utilizing data analytics and AI to improve operational efficiency and decision-making processes

01.00 PM - 01.30 PM

Securing the cloud: A backbone to organisation's digitisation journey

Effective cloud security measures for a successful digital transformation.

01.30 PM - 02.30 PM

Networking Lunch Break

Networking lunch (for invitee only). This session is strictly invitation-based.

2.30 PM - 3.00 PM

Highlight Presentations

Arena 1

The Future of Education in a Digital Africa: Harnessing Technology for Access and Quality

 

Arena 2

Digital Health in Africa: Innovations and Strategies for Improving Healthcare Access and Outcomes

 

3.00 PM - 4:00 PM

HIghlight CXO Round Tables Sessions

Arena 1

The Role of Fintech in Driving Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in Africa

 

Arena 2

Empowering Women and Girls in a Digital Africa: Strategies for Closing the Gender Digital Divide

4.00 PM - 4.30 PM

Key Technology Presentations - The Next Big Thing

Arena 1

Digital Transformation in the Energy Sector: Opportunities for a Sustainable Future

 

Arena 2

Smart Cities for Africa: Innovations and Solutions for Urban Challenges in the Digital Age

 

04.30 PM - 05.00 PM

Networking Coffee Break

Networking coffee break (for invitee only). This session is strictly invitation-based.

05.00 PM - 06.00 PM

Campfire @ Digitizing Africa 2023

Get ready to gather around the campfire and join industry leaders, experts, and peers for an engaging and thought-provoking session!

06.00 PM

Closing remarks for Day

9.00 AM - 9.05 AM

Opening Remarks from Head, Digitizing Africa 2023

09.05 AM - 09.30 AM

Opening Keynote Addresses

The Power of Digitisation: Driving Economic Growth and Prosperity in Africa

09.30 AM - 05:00 PM

Hackathon - DAHack'23 & Startup Fest - Future-X

Arena 1

DAHack'23 (Hackathon) - Hack your way to the future

 

Arena 2

Future-X "Africa's Technology Startup Fest"

09.30 AM - 11.00 AM

CXO Round Table - The Future of Work in a Digitally Transformed Africa: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges

Sessions/Roundtables - Arena 3

11.00 AM - 11.30 PM

Networking Coffee Break

Networking coffee (for invitee only). This session is strictly invitation-based.

11.30 AM - 01.00 PM

Workshop/Masterclass - I

Sessions/Roundtables - Arena 3

01.00 PM - 02.00 PM

Networking Lunch Break

Networking lunch (for invitee only). This session is strictly invitation-based.

02.00 PM - 03.30 PM

Workshop/Masterclass - II

Sessions/Roundtables - Arena 3

03.30 PM - 05.00 PM

CXO Round Table - Building an Inclusive and Accessible Digital Economy in Africa: The Role of Government, Private Sector, and Civil Society

Sessions/Roundtables - Arena 3

05:00 PM - 06.00 PM

Closing Address & Networking Coffee Session

Closing remarks for Day 2 sessions followed by a networking coffee session.

06.00 PM - 09:00 PM

Digitizing Africa'23 Awards with Gala Dinner over Cocktails (Invited Only)

09.00 PM

Acknowledgement and Closing Remarks

15 April 2023

Registration Opens for Hackathon'23

Applicants can register individually or form a team to take a part at DHack'23 Hackathon.

23 May 2023

Introduction meeting with the Hackathon partner

An online introduction session with the applicants and hackathon partner.

31st May 2023

Engagement Session with Problem Statement

An online session with the experts and specialists to throw light on the problem statement to help applicants understand better the subject and the challenge.

02nd June 2023

Idea Submission

Online submission the ideas from teams.

16th June 2023

Presentation of Ideas to Experts & Panel (Online)

All the shortlisted teams will be requested to present their ideas to the group of panel.

30th June 2023

Prototype Submission (Online)

All the shortlisted teams will be requested to submit their prototype online. These prototypes will be evaluated by the judging panel.

07th July 2023

Presentation of Prototype (Online)

All the shortlisted teams will be requested to present the prototype online to the judging panel.

21st July 2023

Shortlisting of Top 5 & Incubation Program (Online)

We will be shortlisting top 5 companies who will undergo a one month long incubation program with the hackathon partner over online sessions.

21st August 2023

Submission of Proposed Solution (Online)

The shortlisted top 5 teams will be requested to submit their proposed solutions (post incubation program).

30th August 2023

Presentation & Live Demonstration of Solutions

The top 5 teams will be invited to the finals of DAHack'23 at the Digitizing Africa 2023 event on 24th August 2023 at Sandton Convention Center to present their proposed solution.

30th August 2023

Hackathon Awards'23

The top 3 teams will be awarded at the Digitizing Africa Awards (DA Awards'23) ceremony.

15 April 2023

Registration Opens for FUTURE-X Startup Fest

Startups need to register to take part at Future-X Startup Fest.

23 May 2023

Pitch Deck Submissions (Online)

Registered startups will be required to submit the pitch decks for evaluation.

29 May 2023

Screening & Shortlisting (Online)

An online session with the experts and specialists to throw light on the problem statement to help applicants understand better the subject and the challenge.

05 June 2023

Interaction with Startups (Online)

Shortlisted startups will invited for an interaction with the startup fest team for introductory session.

19 July 2023

Submission of Documents (Online)

Shortlisted startups will be requested to submit the documents for due diligence and legal verification.

30th August 2023

Pitch! Pitch! Pitch! Repeat

Shortlisted startups will be invited at the Digitizing Africa 2023 | FutureX Startup Fest for the final pitch sessions with the panel of judges.

30th August 2023

Digitizing Africa 2023 | FutureX Awards

Startups will be awarded at the Digitizing Africa 2023 | FutureX Awards ceremony for their innovation in the sector.

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