Agenda

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YOUTHX | 02 JUNE 2023

In this series of on-stage talks and interviews we will explore the stories of African technology and entrepreneurship leaders. From tech entrepreneurs, product designers, celebrity investors and community catalysts we will look at how these individuals are using technology to solve some of Africa’s most pressing challenges, how they have overcome career obstacles to achieve success and discuss the importance of creating a supportive ecosystem that can help drive growth for the localisation of technology development. A stage that aims to inspire and motivate young Africans to take the lead and pursue careers in technology to create the next generation of innovators.

11:00 - 12:00

11:00 – 11:50

02 June 2023 | 50 Minutes

Free

Track: YOUTHX
YouthX Stage

Panel: Positioning Africa to Become the Net Exporter of Tech Talent

Speakers

Foster Akugri

Founder & President

Ghana

Hacklab Foundation

Larbi El Hilali

President

Morocco

1337 & YouCode Maroc

Daniel Yu

Founder & CEO

Tanzania

Wasoko

Rahel Boon-Dejene

CEO

The Netherlands

R&D Group

Saad Berrada

Chief People Officer

Morocco

Intelcia

Josh Willson

Chief Strategy Officer

Binj

11:50 – 12:10

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

Free

Track: YOUTHX
YouthX Stage

Fireside Chat: How can women break the glass ceiling and advance their career in tech?

Speakers

Hanna Abdel Hamid

Head of Sigma Software Canada

Canada

Sigma Software Group

12:00 - 13:00

12:10 – 12:40

02 June 2023 | 30 Minutes

Free

Track: YOUTHX
YouthX Stage

The Importance of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity in Tech

Speakers

Meyssane Alj Hakim

Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Programs

Micron Technology

Kerry Sheehan

Head of Service Development & Innovation

UK Civil Service

Samiya Abdulkadir Godu

President

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association (EYEA)

Khadija Khartit

Founder

USA

Fujn

Tam Ogubai

Partnership Lead

South Africa

Zindi

12:40 – 13:10

02 June 2023 | 30 Minutes

Free

Track: YOUTHX
YouthX Stage

Fireside Chat: The Time for Developing your Coding Skills Is Now

Speakers

Boris Paillard

CEO & Co-Founder

France

Le Wagon

Badr El Houari

Chair

Morocco

Devoxx Morocco

13:00 - 14:00

13:10 – 13:40

02 June 2023 | 30 Minutes

Free

Track: YOUTHX
YouthX Stage

Building Technical Growth Communities for Women in Tech

Speakers

Ada Nduka Oyom

Founder

Nigeria

She Code Africa

Nanko Madu

Director of Programmes

AfriLabs

Corine Busson-Benhammou

Executive Director

France

La French Tech Angers

Khadija Khartit

Founder

USA

Fujn

13:40 – 14:00

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

Free

Track: YOUTHX
Spark Stage

The Twisting Journey Of Business

Speakers

Josh Willson

Chief Strategy Officer

Binj

14:00 - 15:00

14:00 – 14:20

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

Paid

Track: YOUTHX
Spark Stage

Selfworth: Made in Africa

Speakers

Ranya Alaoui

Head of Mission, Entrepreneurship & Venturing

Morocco

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

14:20 – 14:40

02 June 2023 | 20 Minutes

Free

Track: YOUTHX
YouthX Stage

A Journey to Food Security through Innovation

Speakers

Hamza Rkha Chaham

Co-Founder

France

SOWIT