Agenda - Day 2
10:10 AM – 10:20 AM
Opening Remark
Stevenson K. Kamanda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
9:45 AM – 9:55 AM
Empowering Sierra Leone’s Youth for the Digital Economy
Ibrahim Sannoh, Minister, Ministry of Youth Affairs
9:55 AM – 10:05 AM
The Role of Development Partners to Accelerate Digital Rransformation
Mr. Abdu Muwonge, Country Manager, World Bank
10:10 AM – 10:55 AM
Beyond 9 to 5: The Gig Economy and Remote Work.
Panelists
1. Alpha Sesay, Minister, Ministry of Trade and Industry
2. Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tertiary and Higher Education
3. Michala Mackay, Consultant Digital transformation, Policy and Governance Reform
4. Fola Olatunji-David, Founding Partner, Kickoff Africa, Nigeria
5. Jeneba Bangura, Commissioner General, National Revenue Authority
Moderator - Mary Jalloh, Project Coordinator, Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project
10:55 AM – 11:10 AM
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: Empowering Graduates for the Future of Work
Shadi Al-Gerjawi, CEO, Africell Sierra Leone
12:00 AM – 12:10 PM
From Hustle to High-Tech: How I Built a Career in the Digital Economy.
James Combey, Graphic Designer, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
12:20 PM – 12:30 PM
From Files to Firewalls: Reflections on a Civil Service in Transition
Kwame Yankson, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
The New Blueprint: Essential Tech Skills for the Next Decade
Panelists
1. James Houghton, Head of Innovation, UNICEF SL,
2. Prof. Bob Karankay Conteh, Vice Chancellor, Central University
3. Bassie Turay, Admissions Lead - West Africa, African Leadership Academy
4. Joe Abass Bangura, Founder and CEO, Life By Design Limited
5. Jasper Sembie, Director and Chief Operating Officer, Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation
Moderator - Daniel Abunu, Head of Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute of Global Change, Ghana
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Your Voice is Your Brand: Creating Content That Speaks for You
Gloria Sesay, Communications PR and Social Media Marketing Specialist
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
From Silicon Valley to Silicon Savannah: How to Compete in the Global AI Economy
Panelists
1. David Kpakima, Co-Founder RASAB
2. James Cobba, Director, Policy Planning and Compliance, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
3. Bashir Muhammad Idris, Senior Manager for Academic Management and Corporate Business Development, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
4. Daniel Abubu, Head of Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Ghana
Moderator - Mariama Anthony-Williams, Country Director, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Sierra Leone
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Digital Hustlers: The Rise of the Self Taught Workforce
Victoria Mambu, Student, Entrepreneur , Digital Creator
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Career Insights: Tools for Jobs
Francis Stevens George, Chief Executive Officer, Innovation SL
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Innovation with Purpose: Building Public-Private Ventures for Social Impact
Panelists - Christopher Szymczak, Innovation Manager, Ventures, Office of Innovation, UNICEF
Moderator - Emily Fanday
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Statements + Announcements
Master of Ceremony
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Drone Photography and Videography: The New Frontier for Creatives
Spark Media
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Steps to Creating a Video and Video Editing
Max Box Media
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Build a Website Without Writing Code: A Practical Guide for Beginners
James Combey
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Drawn to Create: Becoming a Digital Artist in Sierra Leone
Luseni Kallon
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: Building Your Tech Startup
Orange SL (ODC)
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Tech to Market: Commercialising Solutions for Real-World Impact
KNESST
04:30 PM – 06:00 PM
FastTrackTech Early-Stage Entrepreneurship Training
KOICA
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
From Ideas to Solutions: Mastering Innovation using Design
Limkokwing
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Effective Trade Fair participation
KOICA
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Utilizing AI Tools for Research and Learning
Easy STEM
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Opportunities in the Digital World
Knowledge Network Solution (KNS)
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Entrepreneurship Pitch Prize (Mini OSVP)
Orange SL
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Job readiness: CV & Portfolio Development for Tech Careers; pitching; Effective Job Search Strategies in the Tech Industry
Joel Ogunsola
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Workplace Readiness: Communication, Teamwork, and Professional Etiquette
Skool Grind
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cybersecurity and AI in the Digital Era
National Cybersecurity Coordination Center
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Harnessing Mobile Technology for Business Growth
Africell SL
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Software Engineering: a practical approach to software development lifecycle
Central University
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Digital Content Creation: From Concept to Production
Nallo Arts Academy
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- DSTI/MoCTI
- Africell/Afrimoney
- Huawei Technologies
- Life By Design Limited
- Watu
- Smart Korpor
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- DSTI/MoCTI
- Orange Digital Center
- Humnce
- Integems
- Knowledge Network Solution
- World Link