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Host Your Special Session at ASCC 2024!
Elevate your impact and showcase your expertise by hosting a special session or side-event during the African Smart Cities Congress (ASCC) 2024. Whether you’re a thought leader, innovator, or industry expert, this is your opportunity to engage with a diverse audience, spark meaningful discussions, and shape the future of smart cities in Africa.
Share your insights, explore emerging trends, and collaborate with fellow participants on topics ranging from smart city strategies and policies to digital transformation, infrastructure development, and more. With a platform like ASCC 2024, the possibilities are endless.
Ready to make your mark? Submit your proposal today and be a part of this transformative event. Let’s inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and build a smarter, more sustainable future together!
Special Session/Side Event Details
Event Details
We’re thrilled to announce that Meloni Boatswain, Director of Strategy and Programs at Transformation Lead, will be joining us at the African Smart Cities Congress 2024!
Meloni Boatswain brings over 20 years of experience in the Construction and Technology Industries. With a Master's in Business Administration focusing on Construction Technology, and certifications in LEED AP BD+C, PMP, and Six Sigma Green Belt, she is a leader in sustainable building practices and smart city initiatives. Meloni is involved in the Coalition of Cities for Digital Rights and frequently speaks at Smart City and Technology Conferences worldwide.
TOPIC: Empowering Women in Tech
09:45h
Keynote Address on the Importance of Empowering Women in Tech & Promoting Smart Cities for Africa’s Future Development.
- 17th Thursday
- TBA
- Meeting Room (TBA)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
We’re thrilled to announce that Dylan Wang, Assistant CEO at SGEL, will be joining us at the African Smart Cities Congress 2024!
Dylan Wang is a renowned expert in new energy systems and sustainable technology. As the Assistant CEO at SGEL, he has been instrumental in driving forward initiatives that promote green living and ecological balance. His work focuses on developing stable, high-quality power supplies and advanced water purification systems. Dylan is dedicated to harnessing technology to improve urban living conditions and create sustainable smart cities.
TOPIC: Promoting Sustainable Green Living & Ecological Balance
09:45h
Harnessing Technology to Foster Improved Urban Living Conditions & Creating Sustainable Smart Cities Using Cutting Edge Solutions.
- 17th Thursday
- TBA
- Meeting Room (TBA)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
We are thrilled to announce that Benjamin Anabaraonye, Executive Director of Project Green Initiative and an associate researcher at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, will be joining us at the African Smart Cities Congress 2024!
Benjamin Anabaraonye is a distinguished leader in climate change education and advocacy. He heads Project Green Initiative, a company dedicated to educating communities in Nigeria about climate change adaptation and mitigation through innovative methods such as poetry, seminars, and research. His accolades include the Green Champion Award from the U.S. Department of State, the World Environment Day Hero Award from UNEP, and the Global Ambassador Award from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. Benjamin’s research and writings on climate change have been widely published in international academic journals.
TOPIC: Integrating Creative Approaches into Climate Education
09:45h
The Role of Green Creativity in Enhancing Climate Change Education in Africa
- 18th Friday
- TBA
- Meeting Room (TBA)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
We are thrilled to announce that Michelle Koyaro Matengo, a Senior Urban & Regional Planner and Researcher working at Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI K), will be joining us at the African Smart Cities Congress 2024!
Michelle Koyaro Matengo, a Senior Urban & Regional Planner and Researcher working at Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI K) with over three years of hands-on experience in community development, climate action, and sustainable urban development. She has demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of marginalized communities through working with non-governmental organizations in different cities in Kenya.
TOPIC: Addressing the Unique Challenges Faced by Informal Settlement-Based Groups
09:45h
Community-Led Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Planning (EbAP) In River Restoration Initiatives In Urban Informal Settlements, Kenya.
- 18th Friday
- TBA
- Meeting Room (TBA)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
09:00h (Welcome and Opening Remark)
John Doe
Speaker
John Doe
Speaker
John Doe
Speaker
- 21st Thursday
- 09:00h-11:00h
- Hall 200 (Wing A)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
Importance of Smart Cities for Africa’s Future Development
09:45h
Keynote Address on the Importance of Smart Cities for Africa’s Future Development
- 21st Thursday
- 09:45h-11:15h
- Hall 200 (Wing B)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
09:00h (Welcome and Opening Remark)
John Doe
Speaker
John Doe
Speaker
John Doe
Speaker
- 21st Thursday
- 09:00h-11:00h
- Hall 200 (Wing A)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
Importance of Smart Cities for Africa’s Future Development
09:45h
Keynote Address on the Importance of Smart Cities for Africa’s Future Development
- 21st Thursday
- 09:45h-11:15h
- Hall 200 (Wing B)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa
Importance of Smart Cities for Africa’s Future Development
09:45h
Keynote Address on the Importance of Smart Cities for Africa’s Future Development
09:45h
Panel Discussion: Smart City Strategies and Policies in Africa
09:45h
Invited panelists: Government representatives, policymakers, and international experts
- 21st Thursday
- 09:45h-11:15h
- Hall 200 (Wing B)
- THEME: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities in Africa