The 9th National ICT Summit started today in Ongwediva, promising to be a five days of talk over and around issues related to information and communication technology.
Taking place under the theme: “Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth: Digital Pathways to Reduce Unemployment and Eradicate Poverty”, the summit will be addressed by various speakers from different institutions, both public and private, locally and internationally.
The purpose is to discuss trends and challenges facing the industry globally and in the country.
ICT industry players will use the platform to showcase ICT solutions and services. The summit also exposes the youth to latest ICT developments and give them an opportunity to present their latest innovations and inventions.
Day 4 of the summit, Thursday the 15th, will have a youth programme, with activities aimed at the youth.
Minister of ICT Ms Emma Theofelus will be the keynote speaker of the summit, delivering her statement on 13 October. Other speakers include Mr Enzo Fu, Managing Director for Huawei Technologies; Ms Amanda K. Serumaga, Resident Representative for UNDP; Mr Grant Chivandire, the Head of Technology for Mobile Infrastructure for Nokia Sub-Sahara Africa, and others.
Opening the summit on Day 1 was Ms Linda Nakale, the Executive Director for the Ministry of ICT, who gave an overview of the summit and expectations of the summit.
In the photo: The 9th ICT Summit is taking place at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair Centre.
