UbuntuNet-Connect 2018
Hotel Verde Zanzibar

UbuntuNet-Connect is the Annual Conference of UbuntuNet Alliance that focuses on research and education networking activities in Africa. It is organised by UbuntuNet Alliance and hosted by member NRENs. The Conference brings together practitioners in the research and education networking community, researchers, policy makers, academicians, connectivity providers, and a pool of expertise from across Africa and beyond. In previous years, the conference has attracted sponsorship from leading commercial companies and service providers.
This year, UbuntuNet-Connect 2018, the 11th edition of the series of UbuntuNet-Connect conferences will be held in Zanzibar and will be hosted by the Tanzania Education and Research Network (TERNET), the NREN of Tanzania. The conference will take place on 22-23 November 2018.
For further information and sponsorship opportunities, contact uc2018@ubuntunet.net
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Network Training: Day 1 Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Conveners: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)-
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NREN BGP Workshop IntroductionSpeaker: Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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Routing basicsSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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Lab SetupSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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Tea / Coffee Break
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Introduction of IS-ISSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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Identity Training: Day 1 Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Conveners: Alex Mwotil (Systems Engineer), Mr Chris Rohrer, Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa), Mr Justin Knight (Jisc ), Scott Koranda-
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Session 1.1: Welcome & IntroductionSpeaker: Mr Chris Rohrer
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Session 1.1: IdentitiesSpeaker: Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)
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10:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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Session 1.2: RegistriesSpeaker: Scott Koranda
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13:00
Lunch break
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Session 1.3: Current Status & Outlook in my Country
To be participated by all...
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15:30
Afternoon Break
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Session 1.4: Exercise 'Silos'Speakers: Mr Chris Rohrer, Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)
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LIBSENSE Repository Workshop: Day 1Conveners: Omo Oaiya (WACREN), Tiwonge Banda (UbuntuNet Alliance)
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Introduction to the workshop
Getting to know each other and expectations
Speakers: Iryna Kuchma (EIFL), Kathleen Shearer (EIFL), Omo Oaiya (WACREN) -
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General Overview: the role of repositorySpeaker: Iryna Kuchma (EIFL)
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Current experiences of participants - what works, what doesn't and why?
Insights into attitudes of scholars and academics (focus on Southern and East Africa)
Presentations from countries in the UbuntuNet Alliance region -
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Coffee Break
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Current landscape in Africa: Ubuntunet Alliance region
Presentation of results of LIBSENSE survey and discussion
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Lunch break
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Best practices for managing a repository
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a) Good practice and guidelines for repositories
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b) Policies and strategies to make content (and data) available
Breakout group discussion
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15:00
Coffee Break
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Best practices for managing a repositorySpeaker: Ms Iryna Kuchma (EIFL)
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a) Networking and Interoperability of repositories - metadata, vocabulariesSpeaker: Ms Iryna Kuchma (EIFL)
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b) Discussion
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Network Training: Day 2 Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Conveners: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)-
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Introduction to BGPSpeaker: Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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10:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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iBGP Lab
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12:30
Lunch break
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BGP AttributesSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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eBGP LabSpeaker: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust )
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16:00
Afternoon Break
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BGP Policy ControlSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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AfricaConnect2: Admin Meeting
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Identity Training: Day 2 Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Conveners: Mr Chris Rohrer, Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)-
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Session 2.1 - Federations: IntroductionSpeaker: Mr Justin Knight (Jisc )
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Session 2.1 - Federations: FoundationSpeaker: Scott Koranda
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10:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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Session 2.2 - Federations: ImplementationsSpeakers: Alex Mwotil (Systems Engineer), Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa), Scott Koranda
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13:00
Lunch break
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Session 2.3: eduroam: Components & TechniquesSpeaker: Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)
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15:30
Afternoon Break
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Session 2.4 Exercise: eduaroam IdPSpeakers: Mr Chris Rohrer, Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)
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LIBSENSE Repository Workshop: Day 2Conveners: Omo Oaiya (WACREN), Tiwonge Banda (UbuntuNet Alliance)
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Recap from Day 1Speaker: Omo Oaiya (WACREN)
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Open Science and Next Generation RepositoriesSpeaker: Kathleen Shearer (EIFL)
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Discussion
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10:30
Coffee Break
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JPCOAR and JAIRO CloudSpeaker: Kazutsuna Yamaji (National Institute of Informatics)
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OpenAIRE
A case study from Europe
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DATAD-R
Database of African Theses and Dissertations
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Lunch break
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LaReferencia
A case study from Latin America
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Introduction to an African HarvesterSpeaker: Omo Oaiya (WACREN)
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Discussion
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15:00
Coffee Break
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A framework for collaboration and communication in African countries, regions and across the continent
Breakout session to identify next steps towards cohesive network(s) of repositories in Africa, including harvester(s), interoperability of repositories and support frameworks
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Group reports
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Wrap-upSpeaker: Dr Pasca Hoba (UA)
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Network Training: Day 3 Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Conveners: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)-
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Peering LabSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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10:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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Multihoming (Part 1)Speaker: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust )
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12:30
Lunch break
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Multihoming (Part 2)Speakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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15:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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Local Preference LabSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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NREN CEO: Forum
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Vice Chancellor ICT Forum: Day 1Convener: Stephen Simukanga (Chairperson, ubuntuNet Alliance)
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Registration
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Welcoming Remarks: UbuntuNet Alliance, SARUA, and IUCEA, TERNET Leadership
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Keynote Speaker: The DIgital Transformation of African Higher EducationSpeaker: Dr Pasca Hoba (UA)
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16:00
Tea / Coffee Break
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Leading a Digital UniversitySpeaker: Prof. Martin Oosthuizen (SARUA)
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Identity Training: Day 3 Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Conveners: Mr Chris Rohrer, Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)-
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Session 3.1: Exercise - eduroam IdP (continued...)Speaker: Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)
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Session 3.2: Onboarding an InstitutionSpeakers: Alex Mwotil (Systems Engineer), Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)
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10:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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Session 3.2: Exercise: SimpleSAMLphp IdPSpeakers: Mr Chris Rohrer, Scott Koranda
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13:00
Lunch break
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Session 3.3: Governance, Policies & PrivacySpeakers: Alex Mwotil (Systems Engineer), Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa)
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Session 3.3: Best Practices & ResourcesSpeaker: Mr Justin Knight (Jisc )
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15:30
Afternoon Break
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Session 3.4: PanelSpeakers: Alex Mwotil (Systems Engineer), Mr Chris Rohrer, Guy Halse (Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa), Mr Justin Knight (Jisc ), Scott Koranda
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Session 3.4: Exam/Survey
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Session 3.4: Wrap-up & Farewell
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Network Training: Day 4 Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort
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AS Prepend Lab
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10:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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BGP Best PracticesSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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12:30
Lunch break
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BGP CommunitiesSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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BGP Community Lab
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15:30
Tea / Coffee Break
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Partial Routes Lab
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Summary & ConclusionSpeakers: Mr Cornelius Achiki (Kenya Education Network Trust ), Patrick Okui (NSRC)
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Vice Chancellor ICT Forum: Seminar: Session 2Convener: Prof. Hellicy Ng'ambi (UbuntuNet Alliance)
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Welcome
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The Current State of ICT in African Higher EducationSpeaker: Prof. Louis Fourie (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
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Research and Innovation in a Digital UniversitySpeaker: Dr Juliet Stoltenkamp
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Tea / Coffee Break
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Vice Chancellor ICT Forum: Seminar: Session 3Convener: Prof. John Kalenga Saka (Vice Chancellor, University of Malawi)
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Mitigating the Challenges of Emerging Digital TransformationSpeakers: Prof. Idris Rai, Prof. Michael Legone (Founder and Former Vice Chancellor, Virtual University of Uganda)
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A SMART University AdministrationSpeaker: GEORGE KINYERA-APUKE (KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY)
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13:30
Lunch break
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Vice Chancellor ICT Forum: Seminar: Session 4Convener: Prof. Martin Oosthuizen (SARUA)
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UbuntuNet Alliance and Services for Digital TransformationSpeaker: Dr Pasca Hoba (UA)
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16:00
Tea / Coffee Break
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Roundtable: General Discussion on Digital TransformationSpeaker: Prof. Madara Ogot (cting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Production and Extension, University of Nairobi)
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Registration
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Opening SessionConvener: Mr Hastings Ndebvu
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Introduction and Welcoming Remarks by the CEO of TERNETSpeaker: Magreth Mushi (Tanzania Education and Research Network)
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Welcome Remarks by the CEO of UbuntuNet AllianceSpeaker: Dr Pasca Hoba (UA)
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Remarks from the Chairperson of UbuntuNet AllianceSpeaker: Prof. Stephen Simukanga
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Remarks from Diamond Sponsor
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Goodwill Messages - WACREN, ASREN, GEANT, NSRC, XON, WIOCC, ICANN, AFRINIC
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Remarks from Director of ICT - Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication (MWTC)Speaker: Mr Mulembwa Munaku (Director of ICT, Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication)
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Remarks from the Chairperson of TERNETSpeaker: Prof. Idris Rai
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Official Opening Remarks from the Guest of Honor
The minister for Education, Science and Technology
Speaker: Prof. Joyce Ndalichako (Ministry of Education, Science and technology)
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09:40
Group Photo, Tour of Exhibitions and Health Break
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Session 1: SMART Universities - Concepts, Characteristics and Technologies
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The Journey to SMART universitiesSpeaker: Mr Nicholas Krul (NEC XON Ltd)
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Paradigms in the adoption of Smart Technologies towards Smart University Learnig Spaces: An African contextSpeaker: Attlee M. Gamundani (Namibia University of Science and Technology)
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African Network Information CentreSpeaker: Madhvi Gokool (AFRINIC Ltd)
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Assessing ICT Readiness of Higher Education in Somalia: Challenges and OpportunitiesSpeaker: Dr Yunis Ali Ahmed (SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia)
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Sharing Meaningful, Advanced, Realible TechnologySpeaker: Esther Wilkinson
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Making African Universities Smarter: A Proposed Framework for the Forgotten DimensionSpeaker: Dr Namatie Traore (Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa)
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Lunch and Exhibition
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Session 2: SMART Teaching and Learning - Services and Tools
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Cape to Cairo and Digital TransformationSpeaker: Mr Anthony Maina (Liquid Telecom)
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Smart Teaching - The Case of Remote Teaching Project by KENETSpeaker: Ms Zeinab Mzungu (KENYA EDUCATION NETWORK)
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Critical Success Factors In Adopting E-Learning In Higher Learning Institutions: A Case Study Of St John's University of TanzaniaSpeaker: Shuubi Alphonce Mutajwaa
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Using virtualised laboratory environments to enhance hands-on learning experiences in cyber security coursesSpeaker: Isaac Nhamu (Lecturer, Namibia University of Science and Technology)
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Smart Learning concepts to enhance SMART Universities in AfricaSpeaker: Walter Mambodza (Harare Institute of Technology)
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The United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries & Digital Access to Research (DAR)Speaker: Dr Edda Lwonga (Country Focal Point, UN Technology Bank - DAR)
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Health Break
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Session 3: Roundtable Discussion on SMART UniversitiesConvener: Tiwonge Banda (UbuntuNet Alliance)
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Towards the SMART universities
The panel is composed of representatives the two sub-regional university associations, an NREN CEO, a Vice Chancellor, and a Librarian
Speakers: Dr Ellen Ndeshi Namhila (Pro-VC Finance, Admin and Resource Mobilisation, University of Namibia), Gakwaya Ben Ruhinda (Senior Systems Officer @ IUCEA), Prof. Louis Fourie (Cape Peninsula University of Technology), Prof. Lourino Chemane (CEO, MoRENet), Nthabiseng Kotsokoane (AFLIA)
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Dinner TBA
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Day 2
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Parallel Session 4a: smart Governance: Services and toolsConveners: CECILE OUATTARA EPSE COULIBALY (UNIVERSITE VIRTUELLE DE CôTE D'IVOIRE), Gakwaya Ben Ruhinda (Senior Systems Officer @ IUCEA)
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Disruptive Technology Governance in Higher Education Institutions: A case study of Zimbabwean State UniversitiesSpeaker: Mr Gladman Jekese (Great Zimbabwe University)
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Research and Education Networks, Development, and the Digital Transformation of the Policy and Practice of African Higher EducationSpeaker: Ane Johnson (Rowan University)
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AARClight - New opportunities for South Atlantic R&E Network collaboration between Africa, Brazil and the USSpeaker: Dr Heidi Morgan (University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA)
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Reducing Costs of Running Universities with Open Source SoftwareSpeaker: Tendai Marengereke (Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe)
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Enhancing Smart University ICT Community Services for CompetitivenessSpeaker: Wilson OKaka (Kyambogo University)
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A Microservice Approach to Identiy ManagementSpeaker: Alex Mwotil (Systems Engineer)
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Parallel Session 4b: smart Governance: Services and toolsConveners: GEORGE KINYERA-APUKE (KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY), Nthabiseng Kotsokoane (AFLIA)
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Moving more data, faster - the science DMZ as enablerSpeaker: Kasandra Pillay (South African National Research Network)
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Institutional Repository as a tool for research data management: A case study of BIUST LibrarySpeaker: Winnie Mozila (BLA, BIUST)
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Building the Next African Massive Research RepositorySpeaker: Abdullah Hussein (SomaliREN)
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Dataverse for citing and sharing research dataSpeaker: Mr Obiajulu Odu (UiT The Arctic University of Norway)
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One-Stop-Shops for Researchers to Increase the Non-Academic Impact of Research Outcomes - the Ethiopian Attempt to Link Research Centres with the National RepositorySpeaker: Dr Margareth Gfrerer (Education Strategy Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
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Promoting measurement of research impacts using alternative metrics as a means towards SMART research in African UniversitiesSpeaker: Andrew Malekani (Sokoine University of Agriculture)
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10:00
Health Break
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Session 5Conveners: Isaac KASANA (RENU), Jasper Maenzanise (ZULC)
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Identifier Technology Health Indicators (ITHI)Speaker: Yaovi ATOHOUN (ICANN)
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Boosting universities and research centres: NRENs and RRENs are "SMART"Speaker: Sabine JAUME-RAJAONIA (RENATER)
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Creating a cold chain Technician Capacity Building ApplicationSpeaker: Chifundo Chilivumbo (Daeyang University)
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Monitoring and Engagement for Performance EnhancementSpeaker: Edward Moynihan (Indiana University)
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A National Platform for Augmenting Cyber Security 21st Century Competencies: Namibia National Cyber Security CompetitionSpeaker: Mrs Mercy Chitauro (Namibian University of Science and Technology)
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SMART Research through Open Data - A way forward for African Universities: University of Swaziland as a case studySpeaker: John Paul Anbu (UNISWA)
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Closing PlenaryConvener: Mr Hastings Ndebvu
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Concluding Remarks from CEO of UbuntuNet AllianceSpeaker: Dr Pasca Hoba (UA)
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Closing Remarks from CEO of TERNETSpeaker: Magreth Mushi (Tanzania Education and Research Network)
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Closing Remarks by the Minister of Education and Vocational Training - ZanzibarSpeaker: Riziki Pembe Juma (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training)
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AfricaConnect2: Communications & Marketing
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UbuntuNet Alliance: Board Meeting
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UbuntuNet-Connect: Meet & Greet Cocktail TBA
TBA
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