2023 Civic Tech Innovation Forum (CTIF) and Jamfest
When: | Monday, 16 October 2023 - Thursday, 19 October 2023 |
Where: | Off campus Tshimologong Precinct in Braamfontein, Johannesburg |
Start time: | 9:00 |
Enquiries: | Nkosinathi Mcetywa <nkosinathi.mcetywa1@wits.ac.za> |
RSVP: | Tickets are free - register here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/230549-civic-tech-innovation-forum-ctif-and-jamfest-2023/#/ |
Cost: | Free but please register |
#AfricaFlows builds on a series of exciting themes over the years, this time commenting on the advent of AI and its possibilities – good, bad, or neutral.
It’s a great place to be, should you want to connect with other dynamic, African grassroots and media technologists who are building towards their own better futures.”
CONFERENCE KEY FOCUS AREAS:
• Digital rights and threats, digital agency in the age of corruption
• Sustainable financing strategies for the industry
• Latest and impactful innovations in media and civic technology in Africa
Jamlab Africa and Civic Tech Innovation Network invite you to the 2023 Civic Tech Innovation Forum (CTIF) and Jamfest, a three-day showcase of the hottest innovations in media and civic technology taking place across the continent.
This year’s jointly-held conference, taking place from 16 to 19 October at the Tshimologong Precinct in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, carries the theme #AfricaFlows, a tribute to the innovators and media makers who are taking Africa forward.
#AfricaFlows builds on a series of exciting themes over the years, this time commenting on the advent of AI and its possibilities – good, bad, or neutral. It’s a great place to be, should you want to connect with other dynamic, African grassroots and media technologists who are building towards their own better futures.”
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS:
Jamfest is a media and journalism festival hosted by the Jamlab, a project by the Wits Centre for Journalism. The festival is directed at a diverse set of African media makers, journalists, and stakeholders. It presents an opportunity for media makers and practitioners to gain an overview of some of the innovations and changes occurring within newsrooms across Africa. Jamfest also allows industry leaders to connect and network with one another.
CTIF is hosted by the Civic Tech Innovation Network at the Wits School of Governance. The annual conferences are 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.
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