Agenda

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) | 01 JUNE 2023

Active conversations surrounding Africa's potential for clean technology and sustainable development. This exclusive gathering of policy makers, business leaders, and tech experts will discuss pressing issues related to sustainable development and how Africa and the rest of the world can evolve across SDGs. The SDG track at GITEX AFRICA provides a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and explore innovative solutions to address the most pressing global challenges.

14:00 - 15:00

14:20 – 14:40
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 2

Opening keynote: Evolving from Precision to Digital Agriculture

Speakers

John Fulton

President

USA

International Society of Precision Agriculture

14:40 – 15:20
01 June 2023 | 40 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 2
  • AGRICULTURE

Panel: Funding Africa’s Agritech Boom

Speakers

Bankole Cardoso

Investment Director

Factor(e) Ventures

Phillip Tettenborn

Advisor – Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations though Start-ups (SAIS)

Germany

GIZ

Aby Agina

Senior Anchor & Producer

Kenya

CNBC Africa

15:00 - 16:00

15:20 – 15:40
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 2
  • AGRICULTURE

In Conversation: Improving Yields with Data Analytics

Speakers

Kerry Sheehan

Head of Service Development & Innovation

UK

UK Civil Service

15:40 – 16:10
01 June 2023 | 30 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 2
  • AGRICULTURE

Panel: Making Technology Accessible for Small/Medium Farmer

Speakers

Joseph Lukwago

Co-Founder & CTO

UK

Rural Inclusion

Majid Lahlou

Director General

Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fishing, Rural Development and Water and Forests

Yves Komaclo

Investment Manager

Cote d'Ivoire

Oikocredit

Mohamed Issa

Regional Directorr, CMEA

UAE

ESRI

Kerry Sheehan

Head of Service Development & Innovation

UK

UK Civil Service

16:00 - 17:00

16:10 – 16:30
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 2
  • AGRICULTURE

Homegrown Innovation Tailored for Local Conditions

Speakers

Mohamed Essaidi

Global Cities Alliance, MEA Chairman

Morocco

IEEE

16:30 – 16:50
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 1
  • ENERGY

Green Hydrogen, the Future of Green Energy for Africa

Speakers

Dr Samir Rachidi

CEO

Morocco

IRESEN

16:50 – 17:10
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 2
  • ENERGY

4D - Decarbonization, Digitalisation, Decentralization and Deregulation

Speakers

​ Mohammed Bouramtane

Director of Development

Morocco

ONEE (National Electricity and Water Office)

17:00 - 18:00

17:10 – 17:30
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Free
  • Track: SDG TALKS
  • Tech Talks 2
  • AGRICULTURE

Meeting SDGs with Innovation

Speakers

Dr. Lorenz Petersen

Country Director

Morocco

GIZ Morocco