Programme - Activate Johannesburg
Activate Johannesburg: Thursday 26 June 2014
8.15 - 9.05: Registration and networking
9.05 - 9.10: Chair's welcome
Nikiwe Bikitsha, broadcast journalist & columnist
9.10 - 9.15: Welcoming remarks
Malik Fal, managing director, Omidyar Network Africa
9.15 - 9.20: Introduction to keynote speaker
Sugan Palanee, markets leader, Africa, EY, South Africa
9.20 - 9.45: Opening keynote address: Reflections on the world wide web at 25 and the impact across Africa
Dr. Bitange Ndemo, honorary chairperson, Alliance for Affordable Internet and immediate former permanent secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Kenya
9.45 - 10.15: Fireside chat
Interviewer: Nikiwe Bikitsha, broadcast journalist & columnist
Alan Rusbridger, editor-in-chief, Guardian News & Media
10.15 - 11.05: Panel session: The future of investigative journalism in a post-Snowden world
What do the Snowden leaks mean for the future of investigative journalism in exposing corruption and improving service delivery?
Collaborative investigations, investigations at a community level and crowdsourcing stories
What are the implications of the 'Secrecy Bill' for journalists?
How can transparent corruption be countered?  
Moderator: Professor Anton Harber, journalism professor, Wits University
Ranjeni Munusamy, associate editor, Daily Maverick
Alan Rusbridger, editor-in-chief, Guardian News & Media
Chris Roper, editor-in-chief, Mail & Guardian
Mzilikazi wa Afrika, investigative journalist, Sunday Times and chair, Forum for African Investigative Reporters
11.05 - 11.30: Morning networking break
11.30 - 11.50: Lightning presentations: the transformative power of innovation and technology
3 x 5 minute inspirational case studies from organisations that are changing the world through technology
John Mark Bwanika, founding partner and director, The Medical Concierge Group Limited
Eric Obuh aka vocal slender
Pontus Westberg, digital projects officer, UN-Habitat
11.50 - 12.40: Panel session: Content the next 1 billion – new journalism models and changing media consumption patterns
Citizen journalism, storytelling and user-generated content
How are changing consumption patterns alerting the ways Africa is reported?
Will new models go global?
Moderator: David Smith, africa correspondent, Guardian News & Media
Justin Arenstein, consulting strategist, African Media Initiative
Erik Charas, founding and managing director, Charas LDA
Ferial Haffajee, editor-in-chief, City Press
Dickens Olewe, journalist, Star newspaper
12.40 - 12.45: Introduction to open journalism pitching session for marginalised voices
Yasir Mirza, head of diversity & inclusion, Guardian News & Media
12.45 - 13.45: Lunch and networking
For those who wish to network or recharge we're taking a one hour break here. But for the hardcore we have open journalism for marginalised voices pitching session facilitated by Yasir Mirza.
13.45 - 14.15: Lightning presentations: the transformative power of innovation and technology
3 x 5 minute inspirational case studies from organisations that are changing the world through technology
Koketso Moeti, campaigner and blogger, amandla.mobi
Thabang Mabuza, founder - chief resource officer, Ulwazi Resource Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Gustav Praekelt, founder, Praekelt Foundation
14.15 - 14.35: Presentation: Innovation in Africa - innovation out of necessity
Toby Shapshak, editor and publisher, Stuff magazine
14.35 - 14.55: Presentation: Our journey as a tech company in emerging markets
Alon Lits, general manager, Uber
14.55 - 15.30: Afternoon networking break
15.30 - 16.20: Panel session: Technology, government and democracy: reflections on the South African elections and beyond
How is technology changing the relationship between citizens and governments
What lessons can be learnt from how technology was utilised during the South African elections?
Moderator: Loren Treisman, executive, Indigo Trust
Adi Eyal, data evangelist, Code4SA
Stephen King, partner, Omidyar Network
Khadija Patel, managing editor, South Africa Votes 2014
Julian Rademeyer, editor, Africa Check
16.20 - 17.20: Future generations panel
How is technology changing the spread of information? What impact does this have on activism?
Whose responsibility is the new digital world?
The digital divide: consequences of disparities for those that do and don't have access to the web
What does the future of the internet look like?
Digital expert panel:
Moderator: Toby Shapshak, editor and publisher, Stuff magazine
Kojo Baffoe, editor, Destiny Man
Emma Kaye, CEO, Bozza
Ory Okolloh, director of investments, Omidyar Network Africa
Youth panel:
Moderator: Gavin Weale, CEO, Livity Africa
Lee Molefi, editor, Live Magazine South Africa
Lethabo Afrika, author, Livity
Thabang Mabuza, founder - chief resource officer, Ulwazi Resource Consulting (Pty) Ltd
17.20 - 17.25: Closing remarks
Nikiwe Bikitsha, broadcast journalist & columnist
Malik Fal, managing director, Omidyar Network Africa
17.25 - 18.25: Drinks, networking and entertainment by Naima Mclean
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