Overview of CTIF
The Civic Tech Innovation Forum is CTIN’s annual conference, intended to enable the civic tech community and ecosystem actors to engage face-to-face, learn about innovations, tools, and techniques, share experiences, and meet potential collaborators. Hosted at the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the 2024 edition of the Civic Tech Innovation Forum will not only bring the African civic tech community together; it will uncover the civic tech mysteries and answer a variety of questions about civic tech innovation as it currently exists.
About #UnderTheHood
Our 2024 theme is #UnderTheHood. As per our tradition, this is a multilayered invitation to the African civic tech ecosystem and its supporters to consider the times and opportunities we are in. This year, we are getting #UnderTheHood of:
Technology: What is “under the hood” of the emerging technologies vehicle; i.e., in the tech “black box”? In an age where trust, equity, and governance are in critical focus, we want to scrutinize tech – from questions of Al transparency (Al code, data, and algorithms), all the way to understanding and building opportunities for endogenous tech development and innovation. How can we actively side-step Africa being seen only as tech victims and consumers, to greater self-determination based on knowledge and empowerment?
Community: What is within our own ‘hoods or communities? How can we spot, build, and use our local creativity, energies, and resources to develop the capacities that we collectively want and need? Who are we waiting for?
Self: And what lies under our hoodies? What talents, skills, passions, and capabilities are held in those shadows that are often assumed to hold mischief and danger? Are we hoodlums or geniuses, activists, champions, creatives, and nurturers who can power a civic tech ecosystem for global positive change? What surprises lie in store under our own ‘hoods?
Come join us in looking #UnderTheHood… who knows what we will find?!
#UnderTheHood Highlights
Programme
This year’s programme explores what we perceive as the interconnectedness between technology to community and to self. Join us for these 4 days to unveil what’s #UnderTheHood of each of these elements
Speakers
We are thrilled to announce a distinguished lineup of speakers for our upcoming conference, showcasing a diverse array of voices from various industries and backgrounds.
Exhibitors
You are invited to exhibit yours or your organisation’s civic tech innovation initiatives at the Civic Tech Innovation Forum being held on the 28th – 31st October 2024. The Civic Tech Innovation Network is once again hosting its annual civic tech conference at the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Additional Info
Are you looking to stay in Johannesburg during the week of the conference? Are you planning to travel to the venue for the conference? Are you new to Johannesburg and would like to check out the sites? Check out all the info you need to get around in Johannesburg during conference week.
THANK YOU TO OUR CTIF2024 SPONSORS!
