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DAIA SUMMIT PROGRAMME

Building Industry-Education Partnerships
for Transformational Growth in Africa

DAIA SUMMIT Oct 232024

Time	Program
8:00 - 9:00	Registration on the Conference Desk
9:00 - 9:05	Chairperson: David Makhura Master of Ceremonies: Mika Jantunen
9:05 - 9:15	Opening Ceremony - Chair Prof. Hannele Niemi DAIA Welcome Speech - The Mission for Future Learning in Africa
9:15 - 9:30	Keynote Speech: Education and Training for Digital Transformation – A Supply-Side Perspective Deputy Minister, Hon. Mr. Mondli Gungubele, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
9:30 - 9:45	Keynote address from SA Minister of Higher Education and Training, Hon. Dr. Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane
9:45 - 9:50	Video address of Minister Anders Adlercreutz, the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland
9:50 - 10:00	Remarks from SA Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Mr. David Mahlobo
10:00 - 10:10	Dean of AU Ambassador, Andre Nzapayeke, CAR

10:10 – 10:20	Keynote Speech: Digital Transformation and enabler for Industrial Transformation in Africa – A Business Perspective (Demand-Side), Dr Sandile Mbatha Moderator: CEO Mitesh Chotu
10:20 - 10:25	Slaven Gajovich, CEO of Maximum Group
10:25 – 10:30	Alf White, CFO, MWK
10:30 - 10:35	Kemoniloe Phatoli, CEO, National Youth ICT Council
10:35 - 10:40	Sandile Mahlaba, Senior Executive, Microsoft
10:40 – 10:45	Jorma Säteri, Director, School of Real Estate and Construction, University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia
10:45 - 11:10	Plenary Discussion

11:10 - 11:35	Coffee Break

11:35 - 11:40	Lebogang Madise, Education Sector Specialist, Microsoft
11:40 - 11:45	Dr Belinda Matebese, CSIR Learning Factory Programme Manager
11:45 - 11:50	Mpho Mookapela, EWSETA CEO
11:50 - 11:55	Mikko Myllys, CEO, Funidata
11:55 - 12:00	Prof Hannele Niemi, DAIA Chair
12:00 - 12:25	Plenary discussion
12:25 - 12:30	Maximum Digital, CEO Mitesh Chotu

12:30 - 14:00	Lunch and Networking

14:00 - 15:30	Co-Creating Future Skills with DAIA - Joint Presentations of Finnish Researchers and Companies 1. Introduction to DAIA Project 2. Frontier Technologies 3. TVET Renewal 4. Transformational Leadership and Training 5. Conclusion & Audience Comments
15:30 - 15:40	Introduction to Parallel Sessions and Moving to Breakaway Rooms
Parallel Session Tracks
15:40 - 17:00	Effective Training for the Future - Auditorium 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
15:40 - 17:00	Effective Training for Future Demands in Water Sector - Research Commons Upper Level 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
15:40 - 17:00	Construction & Mining - The Old School Room 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 Jorma Säteri, Director, School of Real Estate and Construction, Metropoliay Key Themes: • 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
15:40 - 17:00	Agriculture - Research Commons Lower Level Moderator: CFO, Alf White Key note speaker: Wandile Sihlobo Key Themes: • Precision Farming and Smart Agriculture • Sustainable Agricultural Practices • Data-Driven Decision Making • Access to Markets and Financial Inclusion • Skills Development and Training for Digital Agriculture • Collaboration Between Agriculture, Technology, and Education

17:00 - 17:30	Summary of the Summit and Conclusions Mika Jantunen/David Makhura Summary of insights
17:30 - 19:00	Social evening: Ambassador Pekka Metso, Finnish Embassy Sponsor: CEO Mikko Myllys, Funidata