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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T140000
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SUMMARY:International Civic Forum 2024: Navigating Digital Trends (Re)shaping Civic Space: Challenges and Opportunities [By Invitation Only]
DESCRIPTION:Session Details\nDate: Thursday 31 October 2024 \nTime: 14:00 – 16:00 (SAST) \nFormat: Opening Plenary \nVenue: iClub\, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct \nHost: International Civil Society Centre (ICSC) \nOverview\nSince 2016\, the International Civic Forum (ICF) convenes leaders from civil society and other sectors who are at the forefront of protecting and advancing civic space around the globe. It is the annual platform for discussing key civic space issues\, forging connections\, and identifying opportunities for collaboration. \nThe ICF 2024 will be held in Johannesburg\, South Africa\, and will build synergies with the Civic Tech Innovation Forum (CTIF)\, an annual conference organised by the Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN)\, taking place at the same location from 29 to 31 October. The CTIF’s theme\, #UnderTheHood\, invites the civic tech community and ecosystem actors to explore the hidden layers of technology\, community\, and self. The event will delve into the tech “black box”\, harness local creativity\, and explore talents to drive innovation and empowerment in the civic tech ecosystem. \nThe ICF 2024 will be held immediately following the CTIF\, fostering connections between the two events and allowing participants to engage in both. The ICF will bring civil society at the forefront and focus on the intersection of civic space and technology. Under the title “Digital trends (re)shaping civic space: Challenges and opportunities” we will delve into how digital technology is transforming civic space – for better or worse – and explore the implications of digital advancement for civic and civil society operating space.
URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/international-civic-forum-2024-navigating-digital-trends-reshaping-civic-space-challenges-and-opportunities-by-invitation-only/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T163000
DTSTAMP:20241023T131736Z
CREATED:20240916T111810Z
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SUMMARY:African Union Civic Tech Fund (AUCTF) Pitching & Reflection Session [Closed]
DESCRIPTION:Session Details\nDate: Thursday 31 October 2024 \nTime: 13:00 – 16:30 (SAST) \nFormat: Workshop \nVenue: Accelerator Ground Floor (North)\,  Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct \nHost: Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) \nFacilitator: Siwe Ntombela \nIntroduction and Welcome: Mohamed Kimbugwe (GIZ\, AUC) \nParticipants: 15 AUCTF Grantees: pitching for funding support & partnerships (read more about the AUCTF grantees here) \nSession Overview\nJoin us for an inspiring pitching session where visionary grantees of the African Union Civic Tech Fund 2024/25 will present their innovative civic tech solutions to a distinguished panel of potential funders and strategic partners. The African Union Commission (AUC)\, with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\, launched the second round of the AUCTF to catalyze and scale innovative civic tech solutions that harness the power of technology to drive citizen-led transformative action across the African continent. Aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063\, these innovative projects are driving transformative change in communities\, addressing critical social issues\, and leveraging technology to enhance civic engagement\, transparency\, and governance. This session offers a unique opportunity to witness the next generation of civic tech innovations and explore how you can partner with them to amplify their impact across the continent. Invited attendees will have the opportunity to provide insights and feedback to the grantees\, as part of the ecosystem development and mentorship support facilitated through the AUCTF. \nThe pitching session will be followed by a reflection session with the AUCTF grantees to gather their insights from CTIF24: #UnderTheHood\, and how their experiences (and connections) forged during the conference can benefit their work going forward. \nSession Objectives\n\nShowcase potential and impact of innovative Civic Tech Solutions\nFacilitate strategic partnerships by connecting grantees with potential funders and partners\nPromote Knowledge Sharing and Networking\nEncourage investment in and ecosystem support for the Civic Tech space\n\nAudience\n\nCivic tech funders and partners in the civic tech ecosystem
URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/african-union-civic-tech-fund-auctf-pitch-reflection-session-closed/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T153000
DTSTAMP:20241007T132935Z
CREATED:20240916T111936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T132935Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Civil Societies Through Capacity Building (Open Institute)
DESCRIPTION:Session Details\nDate: Thursday 31 October 2024 \nTime: 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST) \nFormat: Interactive Lecture \nHost: Open Institute \nVenue: Glassbox\, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct \nFacilitators: Loise Mboo & John Muceke \nSession Overview\nThis session will introduce Somo\, the Open Institute’s innovative e-learning platform\, designed to build capacity in civic tech and governance sectors across Africa. The talk will explore how Somo empowers governments\, civil society\, and communities to access critical knowledge and tools for harnessing technology and data for public service transformation. Through real-life case studies\, interactive demonstrations\, and group discussions\, participants will gain an understanding of how Somo provides scalable\, impactful learning that bridges the gap between technology and policy for sustainable development. \nSession Objectives\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and scope of the Somo e-learning platform and how it contributes to civic tech and governance capacity building.\nLearn how Somo’s courses can help organizations and individuals implement data-driven projects for better service delivery and governance.\nExplore the platform’s interactive features\, designed to foster collaboration and continuous learning.\nEngage with case studies demonstrating the impact of Somo in driving civic tech transformation across different sectors.\nParticipate in hands-on activities showcasing the platform’s tools and modules.\n\nTarget Audience\n\nCivic tech leaders and community-based organization leaders\nGovernment officials\nNon-profit organizations\nEducators and Capacity-building professionals\nProgram leads and managers
URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/data-systems-and-data-governance/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
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ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T153000
DTSTAMP:20240916T112113Z
CREATED:20240716T145214Z
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SUMMARY:MozFest House Prelude: "Trustworthy AI for Civic Actors" (Mozilla Foundation)
DESCRIPTION:Session Details\nDate: Thursday 31 October 2024 \nTime: 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST) \nFormat: Side Event \nHost: Mozilla Foundation \nVenue: Members Lounge (Hauwei)\, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/african-union-civic-tech-fund-reflection-session-closed/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T153000
DTSTAMP:20240716T145101Z
CREATED:20240716T144941Z
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SUMMARY:Side Events (By Invitation)
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URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/side-events-by-invitation/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T130000
DTSTAMP:20240716T144823Z
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SUMMARY:Marketplace
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URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/marketplace/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T130000
DTSTAMP:20240716T144707Z
CREATED:20240716T144707Z
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SUMMARY:Brunch
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URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/brunch/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T120000
DTSTAMP:20241023T132026Z
CREATED:20240716T144457Z
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SUMMARY:CTIF24 Closing Plenary: Reflections from looking #UnderTheHood
DESCRIPTION:Session Details\nDate: Thursday 31 October 2024 \nTime: 09:00 – 12:00 (SAST) \nFormat: Plenary Panel \nVenue: iClub\, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct \nHost: Danga Mughogho\, South African Cities Network\, SA Cities Network; CTIN Reference Group (RG) Members \nSpeakers\nPanel Speaker: Loise Mboo\, Open Institute \nPanel Speaker: Sheena Adams\, Accountability Lab \nPanel Speaker: Adeboye Adegoke\, Paradigm Initiative \nInteractive Activity: Ubuntu Lab (Mutsa Samuel and Thabani Mlilo) \nClosing Message: Prof. Themba Maseko\, Head of School\, Wits School of Governance \nVote of Thanks: Prof. Geci Karuri-Sebina\, Organiser\, CTIN & Tayarisha Centre\, Wits School of Governance \nSession Blurb\nThe CTIF 2024 Closing Plenary will dive deep into this year’s theme\, #UnderTheHood. This session will invite the African civic tech ecosystem and its supporters to reflect on the present moment and its opportunities. Our exploration during this plenary will uncover the layers beneath the surface of our work\, examining the technologies we use\, the communities we serve\, and the untapped potential within ourselves. The session provides room for honest reflections and key action steps that can be taken\, as we look beyond the different hoods to integrate our innate knowledge\, expertise and collective experiences. Together\, let’s close this conference with a vision of what’s possible when we fully engage with the layers beneath the surface. \nSession Objectives:\nThe Closing Plenary will draw from panelists’ insights\, in conversation with attendees. The discussions will foreground the interrelated aspects of tech\, community and self. Some of the questions that we will unpack include: \n\nHow can Africa build and innovate from within\, ensuring that our technological future is one of empowerment and self-determination?\nFrom our communities\, how can we better harness these resources to build the capacities we need\, without waiting for external saviors? What is the role of local leadership and collaboration in driving sustainable change?\nWhich roles do self-awareness and expression play in driving and shaping civic activism? We will challenge ourselves to uncover and embrace the surprises beneath our own ‘hoods\, recognising that the true power of civic tech comes from the people behind it.
URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/closing-plenary/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day3,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241031T090000
DTSTAMP:20240716T144249Z
CREATED:20240716T144148Z
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SUMMARY:Registration & Tea
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URL:https://civictech.africa/event-cal/registration-tea-3/
LOCATION:Tshimologong Precinct\, 41 Juta Street\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CTIF,Day2,uth-Day3
ORGANIZER;CN="CivicTech Africa":MAILTO:info@civictech.africa
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