Panelists
Day One - 4th June, 2025
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
From Bandwidth to Billions: How Governments are Unlocking Africa’s Digital Goldmine
Moderator
Precious Jah-Tucker
Radio Presenter, Rise Radio
Panelist
Jesse Kamara,
Head of Innovation, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
Panelist
John Ndabarasa
International Trade Centre
Panelist
Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie
Team Leader, Invest Salone
Panelist
Uyoyo Zino Edosio
Principal Innovation & Digital Expert, African Development Bank Group
Day One - 4th June, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Digital Infrastructure and Inclusive
Governance: Building for Tomorrow, Today
Moderator
Isatu Harrison
Founder and Creative Director, Creative Hub Africa
Panelist
Marie Momoh
CEO, Universal Access Development Fund
Panelist
Mariama Yormah
Coordinator, National Cybersecurity Coordination Center
Panelist
Sekou Amadou Bah
CEO, Orange Sierra Leone
Panelist
Foday Rado Yokie
CEO, Leonecom
Panelist
Dr. Ibrahim L. Stevens
Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone
Day Two - 5th June, 2025
10:10 AM – 10:55 AM
Topic: Beyond 9 to 5: The Gig Economy and Remote Work.
Moderator
Mary Jalloh
Project Coordinator, Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project
Panelist
Mohamed Rahman Swarray
Minister, Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security
Panelist
Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie
Minister, Ministry of Tertiary and Higher Education
Panelist
Alpha Ibrahim Sesay
Minister, Ministry of Trade and Industry
Panelist
Jeneba Bangura
Commissioner General, National Revenue Authority
Panelist
Bolaji Ayodeji
DPG Evangelist & Technical Coordinator.- Digital Public Goods Alliance
Day Two - 5th June, 2025
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
The New Blueprint: Essential Tech Skills for the Next Decade
Moderator
Daniel Abunu
Head of Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute of Global Change, Ghana
Panelist
James Houghton
Head of Innovation, UNICEF SL
Panelist
Prof. Bob Karankay Conteh
Vice Chancellor, Central University
Panelist
Bassie Turay
Admissions Lead - West Africa, African Leadership Academy
Panelist
Joe Abass Bangura
Founder and CEO, Life By Design Limited
Panelist
Jasper Sembie
Director and Chief Operating Officer, Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation
Day Two - 5th June, 2025
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
From Silicon Valley to Silicon Savannah: How to Compete in the Global AI Economy
Moderator
Mariama Anthony-Williams
Country Director, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Sierra Leone
Panelist
David Kpakima
Co-Founder & Director,
Vult
Panelist
James Cobba
Director, Policy Planning and Compliance, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
Panelist
Bashir Muhammad Idris
Senior Manager for Academic Management and Corporate Business Development, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Panelist
Daniel Abunu
Head of Partnerships, Tony Blair Institute of Global Change, Ghana
Day Three - 6th June, 2025
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Exploring TikTok Monetization: Pathways for Sierra Leone’s Digital Creators
Moderator
Joy Gborie
Journalist
Panelist
Salima Bah
Minister, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation
Panelist
Chernor Bah
Minister, Ministry of Information and Civic Education
Panelist
Boniswa Qhama Sidwaba
Head of Content Operations, TikTok in Sub-Saharan Africa
