An intelligent and tech-savvy workforce is the foundation for any nation looking to leverage the 4IR and build progressive digital economies. Connectivity and infrastructure are long cited as critical hurdles for the continent’s transformative journey, but connectivity alone is not enough.

In this webinar, we focus on how digital skills can enhance human capital and help realise the extraordinary potential of intelligent, 4IR-ready African workforces. Key topics will include:

• Importance of having more than basic digital skills – upskilling & reskilling
• Championing access to online educational resources – affordable and reliable internet, electricity and hardware
• Future career options for industry specific roles: Cloud, AI, industrial IoT, big data analytics
• Education 4.0: How updating educational curricula is key for growth
• The importance of progressive, industry-driven educational policy frameworks

Nearly half the planet remains unconnected at a time when COVID-19 has forced people’s reliance on the Internet and digital technologies higher than ever before. Bridging the digital divide to provide Mobile Internet access – the main driver of digital inclusion – is exceedingly important in the current context. Overcoming this connectivity crisis represents a growth opportunity for Mobile Network Operators (MNO) to expand their services outside of the crowded, highly competitive urban markets.

In this webinar we will focus on solutions that help MNOs close both the coverage gap and the usage gap.

Key topics include:

• What are the barriers to overcome increased Mobile Internet adoption?
• How to match deployments cost with expected revenue?
• Operator success story

In the second digital symposium of 2021, our line-up of expert speakers will share insights on green ICT, the journey to a 5G-enabled continent and the rise of the African data centre. We'll also be looking at how Africa's digital infrastructure backbone will be built in 2021 and beyond.

Sessions Include:
Webinar 1: Building Africa's digital infrastructure backbone: 2021 & beyond - 11am CAT, Tues 8 June
Webinar 2: Accelerating the journey to a 5G-enabled continent - 12.35pm CAT, Tues 8 June
Webinar 3: The rise of the African data centre - 11am CAT, Thurs 10 June
Webinar 4: Green ICT and sustainable routes to electrification - 12.35pm CAT, Thurs 10 June