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Program
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8h00-9h00
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Registration on the Conference Desk
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09h00 – 09h05
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CHAIRPERSON: DAVID MAKHURA
Master of Ceremonies: Mika Jantunen |
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09h05 – 09h15
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Opening Ceremony Chair Prof. Hannele Niemi
DAIA welcome speech - the Mission for Future Learning in Africa |
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09h15 – 09h30
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Keynote address from SA Minister of Higher Education and Training, Hon. Dr. Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane
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09h30 – 09h35
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Video address of Minister Anders Adlercreutz, the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland
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09h35 - 09h45
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Remarks from SA Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Mr. David Mahlobo
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09h45-09h55
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Dean of AU Ambassador, Andre Nzapayeke, CAR
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09h55 – 10h05
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Keynote Speech 1: Digital Transformation and enabler for Industrial Transformation in Africa – A Business Perspective (Demand-Side), Dr Sandile Mbatha
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10h05-10h10
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Dr Lulama Wakaba, CSIR Executive Cluster Manager of NextGen Enterprises and Institutions
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10h10 – 10h15
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Slaven Gajovich, CEO of Maximum Group
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10h15-10h20
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Alf White, CFO, MWK
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10h20 – 10h25
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Kemoniloe Phatoli, CEO, National Youth ICT Council
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10h25 – 10h30
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Sandile Mahlaba, Senior Executive, Microsoft
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10h30 – 10h50
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Plenary Discussion
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10h50 -11:15
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Coffee Break
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11h15 – 11h30
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Keynote Speech 2: Education and Training for Digital Transformation – A Supply-Side Perspective
Deputy Minister, Hon. Mr. Mondli Gungubele, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies |
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11h30-11h35
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Lebogang Madise, Education Sector Specialist, Microsoft
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11h35 – 11h40
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Dr Anthony Gewers, National Business Initiative (in discussion)
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11h40 – 11h45
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Mpho Mookapela, EWSETA CEO
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11h45 – 11h50
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Jorma Säteri, Head of School of Construction, University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia
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11h50- 12h00
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Prof Hannele Niemi, DAIA Chair
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12h00- 12h25
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Plenary Discussion
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12h25 – 12h30
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Maximum Digital, CEO Mitesh Chotu
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12:30-14:00
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LUNCH and NETWORKING
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14.00 - 15.30
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Co-Creating Future Skills with DAIA - Joint Presentations of Finnish Researchers and Companies
1. Introduction to DAIA Project (5 min) 2. Frontier Technologies (20 min) 3. TVET Renewal (20 min) 4. Transformational Leadership and Training (25 min) 5. Conclusion & Audience Comments (20 min) |
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15.30-15.40
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Introduction to Parallel Sessions and Moving to Breakaway Rooms
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Parallel session tracks
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15.40-17.00
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Effective Training for the Future
Moderator: Petri Home
• Future of Learning: Insights into Frontier Technology (Dr. Jenny Niu & Prof. Hannele Niemi) • Effective Training and Authentic Learning (University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia with video and photos of Living Labs) • TVET in Transition: South African Challenges & Solutions (Dr Terence Yuh & Dr. Tapio Rasa) • Co-Creating Change: Training & Mentoring of Trainers (Doctoral researcher Ari Myllyviita & Prof. Umesh Ramnarain: Digital competences for teachers, and MA, Doctoral researcher Miikka Turkkila & Dr. Tapio Rasa: Co-creation for effective training) Small-Group Discussions • Group 1: Frontier Technologies • Group 2: TVET Renewal & Industry Collaboration • Group 3: Training and mentoring trainers |
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15.40-17.00
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Effective Training for Future Demands in Water Sector
Moderator: CEO Mika Jantunen
Key note speaker: Daryl McLean Panellists: Mpho Mookapela, CEO, EWSETA Benoit Le Roux, CEO, South African Water Chamber Topi Helle, CEO, Finnish Water Forum Terence Young, Researcher, Helsinki University Asief Alli, Manager, Rand Water Academy |
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15.40-17.00
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Construction & Mining
Moderator: CEO Mitesh Chotu
Key note speaker: Slaven Gajovich Panellists: Sami Haapoja Dr. Keitumetse Mothibeli (Foreign Direct Investment) Slaven Gajovich Romeo Twala – Mining Opportunity Vusi Mnguni, Training manager, Sandvik Tapio Rasa, Researcher, Helsinki University • Smart Infrastructure and Mining Technologies • Sustainability in Construction and Mining Practices • Digital Tools for Efficiency, Safety, and Cost Reduction • Skills Development for a Digital Workforce • Collaboration Between Industry, Government, and Education |
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15.40 - 17.00
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Agriculture
Moderator: CFO, Alf White
Key note speaker: Wandile Sihlobo Open Forum Discussion |
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17:00 – 17.30
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Summary of the Summit and Conclusions
Mika Jantunen/David Makhura Summary of insights |
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17:30-19:00
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Social evening: Ambassador Pekka Metso, Finnish Embassy
Sponsor: CEO Mikko Myllys, Funidata |
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