2025 Agenda – Day 1 – Sierra Leone Innovates Tech Summit 2025

Agenda - Day 1

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Delegates Check-in & Registration

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Arrival of His Excellency

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM

National Anthem

10:05 AM – 10:10 AM

Christian & Muslim

10:10 AM – 10:20 AM

Welcome Statement

Ms. Salima Bah, Minister, MoCTI

10:25 AM – 10:40 AM

E-Government Solutions

Dr. Abdulai Sankoh, Director of Technology, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation

10:45 AM – 10:55 AM

The Startup Nation We Must Build: Why Sierra Leone's Future is Digital

David Ogoo - Founder, Christex Foundation

10:55 AM – 11:05 AM

The Role of Infrastructure to Drive Digital Transformation

Mr. Amara Brewah, Director General - National Telecommunication Authority

11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

Bridging the Digital Divide through Innovation & Capacity Development

Liv Elin Indreiten, Deputy Country Representative - UNICEF

11:25 AM – 11:35 AM

Journey to building the first AgTech Farm in Sierra Leone

Mr. Osman Yaah, President Bio Innovation Award Winner

11:40 AM – 11:55 AM

5+ Years of NIDS: Mid Term Report

Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, Chief Minister & Chief Innovation Officer

11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

The Role of Leadership in Advancing Digital Transformation

H.E. the President Dr. Julius Maada Bio - Hosted by Mr Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education

1:00 PM – 1:10 PM

Pictures with guests and senior officials

Zone Tour

1:10 PM

Zone Tour

1:10 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

From Bandwidth to Billions: How Governments are Unlocking Africa’s Digital Goldmine

Panelists
1. Jesse Kamara, Head of Innovation, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
2. John Ndabarasa - Startup Growth Lead, International Trade Centre
3. Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie, Team Leader, Invest Salone

Moderator - Precious Jah-Tucker, Radio Presenter, Rise Radio

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

How to Stay Relevant in a World that won't stop Changing

Soriba Daffae, Chief Executive Officer, Monime

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Digital Infrastructure and Inclusive Governance: Building for Tomorrow, Today

Panelists
1. Marie Momoh, CEO, Universal Access Development Fund
2. Mariama Yormah, Coordinator, National Cybersecurity Coordination Center
3. Danetta Younge, General Secretary, Orange Sierra Leone
4. Alimamy Thomas Momodu, Operation & Maintenance Manager, Leonecom
5. Dr. Ibrahim L. Stevens, Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone

Moderator - Isatu Harrison, Founder and Creative Director, Creative Hub Africa

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

The Rise of Digital Civil Servants: From Public Service to Digital Service

Panelists
1. Salima Bah, Minister, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
2. Amara Kallon, Minister, Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs

Moderator - Andrew Lavali, Executive Director, Institute for Governance Reform

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Aligning Technology, Investment, and Delivery for a Digital Nation

Panelists
1. ⁠Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investment, Co-Develop
2. Lawrence Mendy, Finance Manager, QCell
3. Mahmoud Idriss, Group Executive Director, RASAB
4. Walton Gilpin, Managing Director, Rokel Commercial Bank

Moderator - Ing. Magdalene Peters, Project Engineer, Office of Presidential Infrastructure Initiative

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Understanding TikTok Monetization: An Opportunity for Digital Content Creators

TikTok

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Building Visual Brands That Stand Out

Studio 74

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Designing for Impact: Communicating Better Through Graphics

James Combey

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Designing for Impact: Communicating Better Through Graphics

James Combey

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Creative Design and Branding in the Digital Economy

Limkokwing

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Personal Branding: How to Stand Out in a Noisy World.

Startup Bodyshop

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Entrepreneurship Pitch Prize (Mini OSVP)

Orange SL

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Networking Essentials: Building a Career in IT Infrastructure

Knowledge Network Solution (KNS)

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Career Opportunities in Emerging Technologies (AI, Blockchain, IoT)

Central University

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Job Readiness for the Gig Economy: How to Thrive as a Freelancer

Christex Foundation