Hi all, I'm writing to announce Techfest Uganda 2011 and invite everyone on this list to attend (sign-up is required). Here's the details:
Techfest Uganda 2011 will be held on Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th 2011 at Orange Expo (UMA Showgrounds) in Kampala, Uganda. Our objective is to showcase some of the country’s most innovative technology initiatives, galvanize the community, and empower people. We aim to help people and organizations learn how to benefit from locally available skills, services, and products. Expect engaging presentations, trade-show talks, group activities, panel discussions, hands on demonstrations, and themes ranging from agriculture to robotics. There are three (3) content tracks you can sign up for: 1. Business, Art, and Entertainment (Friday, November 18th – 08:30 to 12:30) 2. Agriculture, Health, and Education (Friday, November 18th – 13:30 to 17:30) 3. Government, Journalism, and Security (Saturday, November 19th – 08:30 to 17:30) Track 1: Business, Art, and Entertainment This track will cover topics such as business models, business intelligence, mobile technology, open-source software, content licensing, and mapping. It will be chaired by Simon Kaheru, Director of Business Convergence at SMS Media and Lead Analyst at Media Analyst. Speakers include Kim Nooij (Fruits of Thought), Evelyn Namara (Solar Sisters), Sean Krepp (Grameen Foundation), and Agatha Gikunda (Nokia). Track 2: Agriculture, Health, and Education This track will be of interest to agriculturalists, educators, and health professionals who want to learn more about how locally available technology, services, and skills can benefit their organizations and industries. This track will be chaired by Makerere University's Michael Niyitegeka. Speakers include Pau Varela (eMOCHA), Prof. Deidre Carabine (Virtual University Uganda), Luke Kyohere (Grameen Foundation), Brian Ssennoga (International Health Sciences University and COSS.ug), Robert Orenstein (S7 Project), and Eunice Gnay Namirembe (Text to Change). Track 3: Government, Journalism, and Security This track will feature highly educational talks about digital and non-digital security, the impact of technology on journalism, and recent government ICT initiatives. This track will be chaired by Gregory Branch, award-winning CNN string-reporter and Global Post correspondent. Speakers include Hackers for Charity founder Johnny Long, Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb, Filtre News founder and managing editor Richard Kikonyogo, activist blogger Rosebell Kagumire, and the Uganda Ministry of ICT's Dr. David Turahi. Attached is a copy of our press release. There are only 60 seats available per content track, so if you plan to attend please register via the event website ASAP: http://www.techfest.ug Regards, Kyle Spencer
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