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IOL News
23-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025: Pioneering Africa's Digital Transformation
Africa Tech Week is a flagship event focused on unlocking digital transformation across the continent. Hosted by Topco Media in partnership with Sentech, the conference brings together visionaries and innovators to explore how technology can accelerate inclusive economic growth and development in Africa. Image: Supplied As anticipation builds for the country's leading technology gathering, Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025 is gearing up to be more thought-provoking, future-focused, and solution-driven than ever before. The event is set to bring together tech pioneers, global investors, policymakers, and digital disruptors under one roof, setting the stage for critical conversations and innovative demonstrations that will define Africa's digital transformation journey. Among this year's not-to-be-missed highlights is a panel discussion on Gamified Learning: Transforming Skills Development for a Future-Ready Workforce. Panellists include Zaio Institute of Technology co-founder and COO Akhil Boddu, Old Mutual Personal Finance Head of Innovation, Ajen Mothee and Digemy founder and CEO, Kobus Louw. Education meets innovation in this session on game-based learning. Speakers explore how gamification is equipping Africa's future workforce with the digital and cognitive skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's economy. The fireside chat on the Death of Vanilla Marketing with Adhive Group CEO Yaw Dwomoh, explores the rise of hyper-targeted, insight-led marketing strategies that deliver real results. Learn how The Hive is breaking away from bland and embracing meaningful engagement in the digital age. The panel discussion on Global Alliances, Local Impact: Strengthening Africa's Digital Economy Through Strategic Partnerships is a deep dive into how international partnerships are fueling Africa's tech advancement. This panel uncovers the power of cross-border collaboration in building inclusive, sustainable digital economies. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Panellists include UVU Group CEO, Ian Merrington, Cadena Growth Partners Digital Transformation and CX Leader, Tim Mitchell, Agence Francophone et Africaine de l'Intelligence (AFRIA) VP Maha Jouini, and advisor to the African Union and founder of hu da ta, Lavina Ramkissoon. At the tech demo, GoSolr unveils The Brain, an AI-powered solar device that's reshaping energy independence in South Africa. From auto-adaptive systems to real-time efficiency, discover how AI is lighting the way to a smarter, more resilient energy future. Speakers are GoSolr CEO Andrew Middleton, and CTO Dr Patrick Narbel. Get tickets for Sentech Africa Tech Week, scheduled for June 3 and 4 in Century City, here: Cape Times
Zawya
23-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Tech with purpose, progress with impact: Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025 set to drive the digital future
As anticipation builds for the country's leading technology gathering, Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025 is gearing up to be more thought-provoking, future-focused, and solution-driven than ever before. With just weeks to go, the event is set to bring together tech pioneers, global investors, policymakers, and digital disruptors under one roof, setting the stage for critical conversations and innovative demonstrations that will define Africa's digital transformation journey. Among this year's not-to-be-missed highlights: 1. Panel Discussion: Gamified Learning: Transforming Skills Development for a Future-Ready Workforce Panellists: - Akhil Boddu, co-founder and COO, Zaio Institute of Technology - Ajen Mothee, head of Innovation, Old Mutual: Personal Finance - Kobus Louw, founder and CEO, Digemy Education meets innovation in this session on game-based learning. Explore how gamification is equipping Africa's future workforce with the digital and cognitive skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's economy. 2. Fireside Chat: The Death Of Vanilla Marketing Speaker: Yaw Dwomoh, CEO, The Adhive Group Forget one-size-fits-all campaigns. This high-impact session explores the rise of hyper-targeted, insight-led marketing strategies that deliver real results. Learn how The Hive is breaking away from bland and embracing meaningful engagement in the digital age. 3. Panel Discussion: Global Alliances, Local Impact: Strengthening Africa's Digital Economy Through Strategic Partnerships Panellists: - Ian Merrington, Group CEO, UVU - Tim Mitchell, Digital Transformation and CX leader, Cadena Growth Partners - Maha Jouini, VP, Agence Francophone et Africaine de l'Intelligence (AFRIA) - Lavina Ramkissoon, advisor to The African Union and founder of hu da ta A deep dive into how international partnerships are fuelling Africa's tech advancement, this panel uncovers the power of cross-border collaboration in building inclusive, sustainable digital economies. 4. Tech Demo: The State of Solar in 2025 – Why AI is Driving Solar Change Speakers: - Andrew Middleton, CEO, GoSolr - Dr Patrick Narbel, CTO, GoSolr GoSolr unveils The Brain, an AI-powered solar device that's reshaping energy independence in South Africa. From auto-adaptive systems to real-time efficiency, discover how AI is lighting the way to a smarter, more resilient energy future.
