Technology experts from Government, Industry, and Academia from all over the world will discuss key topics, including future trends, innovation, entrepreneurship, data-based governance, agile ways of working, operational considerations, and much more.
GIA Program
11:00 - 11:30
Government Industry Academia Forum Opening Ceremony
Dr. Abdellatif Miraoui: The Minister of Higher Education in Morocco
Mr. Wojciech Bajda: AWS - Managing Director, Middle East & Africa
Prof. Mohamed Essaidi: GIA Forum - Chair
Mr. Mohamed Aboud: GIA Hub - Chair
11:30 - 12:30
Transforming Education in the AI Era: Collaborative Partnerships for Innovation and Inclusive Learning
Dr. Abdelelah Kadili: Tamkeen President
Dr. Mats Johansson: Eon Reality President
Dr. Qamar Raheel: ICESCO - Director of Science Division
Dr. Azza El Shenawy: AWS - World-Wide Public-Sector Head of Egypt and North Africa
Prof. Mohamed Essaidi: GIA Forum - Chair
12:30 - 12:45
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Saifur Rahman: IEEE President
12:45 - 1:45
The Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Advancing the Green Economy in Africa
Ms. Habiba Ben Barka: UNCTAD - Chief of Africa Section
Dr. Fouad Al Ayny: ICESCO - Programs Manager
Mr. Juan Carlos: USAID - Morocco Office Director
Dr. Samir RACHIDI: Acting General Manager at IRESEN
Mr. Mohamed Aboud: IEEE TEMS, Vice President for Membership development and Marketing
1:45 - 2:00
Building Technology in Africa: Empowering Innovation, Connectivity, and Digital Transformation
Mr. Munyaradzi Gwatidzo: Astro Africa - Founder & CEO
Mr. Ahmed Mazloum: GIA HUB Project Manager
2:00 - 3:00
Accelerating Digital Transformation in Africa: Strategies, Challenges, and Opportunities
Mr. Cristina Bueti: Counsellor on Metaverse at International Telecommunication Union
Eng. Tamer Montasser: Executive Director of Markets Development NTRA Egypt
Eng. Aristotle Onumo: Director NITDA Nigeria
Ms. Khouloud Abejja: Directrice de la transformation digitale ADD
Mr. Kareem Hanafy: AWS - Partner, Channel & Alliances Leader, Middle East & Africa
Mr. Hesham Turki: CEO, Novation City
Eng. Mohamed El Dallal: Vice Chair, IEEE Entrepreneurship
3:00 - 4:00
The IoT & AI Ecosystem in Africa: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges, and Collaborative Strategies
Mrs. Nneoma Ofodile: General Manager Digital Africa Global Council
Ms. Rym Jarou: PM of Startups & Innovation Ecosystem in Smart Africa
Mr. Vincent Kaabunga: Chair of IEEE Africa Council
Mr. Piyoosh Palan: Managing Director of Templar Executives
Eng. Hussien Mostafa: Africa IoT & AI Challenge PM
Eng. Hesham Galal: Regional Solutions Architect Lead AWS
Eng. Mohamed Abdelrahman: Founder & CEO MARSES Robotics
4:00 - 4:15
Challenges and Opportunities in the Innovation Ecosystem in Africa
Mr. Mohamed Aboud: IEEE TEMS, Vice President for Membership development and Marketing
4:15 - 5:15
International Funds and Investment Opportunities in Africa: Exploring Partnerships for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
Mr. Ajibola Odukoya: COO, Afrilabs
Eng. Ahmed Bastawy: Founder & CEO, ICEALEX
Eng. Hesham Wahby: CEO CULTIV
Ms. Amel Saidane: Founder & CEO betacube
Mr. Tarek Chelaifa: Senior Manager, GSMA
Mr. Mohamed Alaadin: CEO, Global Ventures
5:15 - 6:00
Africa IoT & AI Challenge Awarding Ceremomy
