Open Call: Join the Entertainment Programme at the Civic Tech Innovation Forum 2024
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.
The conference offers an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current happenings in the African and global sectors. Additionally, it allows CTIN to engage with network members on insights that can shape upcoming initiatives.
Introducing CTIF2024: #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. The conference will take place between the 28th and 31st October 2024, at the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, Johannesburg.
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?
Brief
The Civic Tech innovation Forum has an emergent tradition of celebrating African innovation alongside the recognition and enjoyment of the artistic and cultural talents that inspire Africa’s creativity. See performances from previous years. This year, we continue in that tradition with an invitation to young and upcoming performing artists and storytellers, whose art can speak to the intersection of technology, community and self.
This year, as we unveil what’s #UnderTheHood of technology, community and self, we wish to incorporate the arts as part of this journey.
At this year’s edition of the Civic Tech Innovation Forum, artists will join us at the Opening and Closing plenaries and our social events happening on the week of the conference. Artists applying to perform at the conference are welcome to perform any form of performing arts that will speak to the theme and experience of the conference. We welcome poets, dramatic artists, musicians, and any other performers who feel they would make a great addition to this year’s conference. There are 2 main performance segments available:
| Opening Ceremony, 29th October 2024 | 9-11am 2 performance slots of about 7-10mins each |
| Closing Ceremony, 31th October 2024 | 9-12 noon 2 performance slots of about 7-10mins each |
Eligibility
- Interested artists must be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and be able to commute to Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein for the specified Conference dates
- Artists should demonstrate previous experience performing at similar events
- Artists should be able to sign off an agreement for the #UnderTheHood conference to use and promote recordings post-conference.
Application Process
To express your interest to be a part of CTIF2024, submit the following to info@civictech.africa with subject “Entertainment Programme: CTIF2024”.
- A brief document describing your approach, and how the performances will align with the #UnderTheHood theme (see above)
- Service quotation in specific reference to all of the Brief Requirements including technical rider;
- Attach the applicant’s portfolio of evidence/detailed CV;
- The names and contact details (phone and email) of 2 referees you have worked with in the past
Submit Application by no later than 22 August 2024.
Selection
A maximum of four artists will be selected to perform at the conference.
Appointed artists will be notified by no later than 29July 2024. Should you not receive a response consider your application unsuccessful.
*Applications without ALL of the above will not be considered.
Terms and Conditions
- CTIN reserves the right to use recordings for the #UnderTheHood conference on all our platforms
- The Wits School of Governance, Wits Commercial Enterprise, and Civic Tech Innovation Network reserve the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted