UJ 2nd Technology and Society in Africa Conference
Date: 19-20 October 2023
Venue: The Johannesburg Business School (JBS), University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Overview: The 2nd Technology and Society in Africa conference will explore the ways in which digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, can promote development, close the digital divide, and improve quality of life while addressing potential risks on the African continent. Over the course of two days, there will be carefully chosen subjects that cover the “Technology and Society” landscape. Students, professors and other university employees will be able to attend the conference, along with members of the global South’s academic, civil society, and business communities, as well as members of the public and government officials.
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.