{"id":94,"date":"2021-12-06T15:54:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T15:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitebuilder-demo.net\/keynote\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2026-06-06T08:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T08:48:04","slug":"demo-schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indabaxnamibia.com\/2024\/demo-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Theme:<\/strong> Harnessing the Power of Data and AI for Namibia’s Development<\/span><\/h2>\n

Master Ceremony: <\/strong>Mr Frans Haingura <\/strong>(Lecturer: Computer Science, NUST)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Day 1 – 23 July 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The ENTCC Official Opening Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Talk 1\/ Keynote<\/strong>: The Role of AI in Sustainable Development Goals<\/span><\/p>\n

Prof Antoine Bagula<\/strong> (<\/strong>Head of Department: Computer Science Programme, University of Western Cape).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Talk 2: Natural Language Processing for Indigenous Languages Preservation and Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alumni: <\/strong>Mr Blessing Sibanda<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Panel Discussion: <\/strong>AI Ethics and Bias in the African Context<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Vivette Rittmann<\/strong> <\/strong>(Namibian Internet Governance Forumn (NamIGF) Working Group Member)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Dr Anna Shipepe<\/strong> (<\/strong>Lecturer: Department of Computing, Mathematical & Statistical Sciences | University of Namibia<\/span>)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Prof Hossanna Twinomurinzi<\/strong> <\/strong>(Professor: Centre for Applied Data Science | University of Johannesburg<\/span>)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Mr Fredy Embashu<\/strong> <\/strong>(Data Scientist |Standard Bank Namibia).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Lunch Break<\/span><\/p>\n

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      AI an African Games<\/span><\/p>\n

      Ms Fideria Ndapopile<\/strong> (Business Analyst | MTC)<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Technical Talk 3<\/strong>: <\/span>AI use Cases in Central Banking<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Mrs Olivia Haenert <\/strong>(<\/strong>Digital Transformation Technical Expert, Strategy Projects & Transformation Department | Bank of Namibia)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Workshop<\/strong>: <\/span>Introduction to Machine Learning with Python<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Part A :<\/strong> <\/span>10 Minutes Lighting Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Prof Jose Quenum<\/strong> and <\/span>Prof Attlee M. Gamundani<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Part B : Technical Talk<\/strong> :<\/span> <\/span>The Julia Programming Langauge in the AI Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Fireside Chat: Leveling up with LLMs: A Student Perspective on AI-Powered Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Moderator: <\/strong><\/p>\n

        Mr Benjamin Akinmoyeje <\/strong>(PhD Student: Informatics | NUST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Ms Linda Patauli<\/strong><\/li>\n
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          Panel Discussion 2<\/strong>: <\/span>Technology, Research and Innovation: Building a Thriving AI Ecosystem in Namibia<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Mr Efraim Vilho<\/strong> (Community Manager | CC-HUB)<\/span><\/li>\n
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                Remarks: <\/span>UNESCO<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                Research Day : <\/span>Valedictory Session<\/span><\/p>\n

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