Target Audience:

We invite submissions from the following stakeholders and supported sectors:

1. Software Developers
2. Agriculture Sector
3. Education Sector
4. Energy & Clean Energy Sector
5. Fintech Sector
6. Gaming Sector
7. Health Sector
8. Logistics & Transport Sector
9. Manufacturing Sector
10. NGOs Sector
11. Parastatals Sector
12. Public Utilities Sector
13. Religious Sector
14. Research Sector
15. Retail Sector
16. Thought Leaders
17. Policy Makers
18. Entrepreneurs/Innovators
19. Startups
20. Telco Partners
21. Public Sector Representatives
22. Private Sector Organizations
23. Investors

Submission Guidelines:

Tracks to be considered.

Cloud

• Hands-on Scalability and Flexibility: Interactive sessions on scaling applications and adapting cloud solutions to business needs.

• Security Best Practices Workshop: Practical exercises on implementing the latest cloud security measures and ensuring data compliance.

• Cost Optimization Labs: Workshops focused on strategies for managing and optimizing cloud costs effectively.

• Multi-cloud and Hybrid Environments: Hands-on labs exploring the setup and management of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions.

• Innovation and Emerging Trends: Workshops on serverless architecture, edge computing, and quantum computing applications.

AI/ML

• AI/ML in Action: Case study workshops showcasing real-world AI and ML applications in various industries.

• Ethics in AI Workshop: Interactive discussions and activities on addressing bias, fairness, and transparency in AI models.

• Building AI Infrastructure: Practical sessions on setting up the necessary hardware and software for AI and ML projects.

• Automation with AI: Hands-on labs demonstrating how AI can automate tasks and improve productivity. Future AI Trends: Workshops on advanced AI topics like reinforcement learning and AI-human collaboration.

Developer Communities

• Community Building Workshop: Practical tips and activities for creating and growing vibrant developer communities.

• Effective Community Management: Interactive sessions on managing online communities, resolving conflicts, and fostering positive cultures.

• Engagement and Retention Strategies: Workshops on keeping community members active and engaged through events and recognition programs.

• Open Collaboration Labs: Sessions focused on collaborative projects and knowledge sharing within developer communities.

• Community Tools in Practice: Hands-on demonstrations of tools and platforms for community building and interaction.

Open Source

• Contribution and Collaboration: Workshops on contributing to open source projects and fostering innovation through collaboration.
• Open Source Licensing Lab: Practical sessions on understanding and applying different open source licenses.
• Building Open Source Business Models: Workshops exploring profitable business models around open source software.
• Securing Open Source Projects: Hands-on labs addressing security challenges and best practices in open source development.
• Emerging Open Source Trends: Interactive sessions on open source hardware and the role of open source in AI and ML.

Business Growth

• Strategic Planning Workshops: Practical exercises on setting clear, achievable business growth goals.
• Market Expansion Strategies: Interactive sessions on expanding into new domestic and international markets.
• Innovation and R&D Labs: Workshops focused on driving business growth through innovation and research.
• Customer Acquisition and Retention: Practical workshops on acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones with exceptional service.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Hands-on sessions on leveraging data and analytics for informed business decisions.

Telco Sector

• 5G Technology Workshops: Hands-on sessions exploring the impact of 5G on telecommunications and various sectors.
• IoT Integration Labs: Workshops on leveraging IoT for new telecom services and sector-specific solutions.
• Digital Transformation in Telcos: Practical sessions on enabling digital transformation across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.
• Enhancing Customer Experience: Workshops on improving customer experience and loyalty through personalized services.
• Regulatory Compliance in Telecoms: Interactive sessions on navigating regulatory challenges and ensuring compliance in different regions.

Abstract Submission:

Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words, clearly outlining the paper’s focus, methodology, and key findings. Include the sub-theme under which your paper falls. Provide a brief biography of the presenters.

Full Paper Submission:

Full papers should not exceed 5,000 words. Papers must include an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. All submissions should be in English and formatted according to the provided guidelines.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th September, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: 27th September, 2024
• Full Paper/Presentation Submission Deadline: 4th October, 2024

Review Process:

All submissions will undergo a peer review process by a panel of experts in the relevant fields. Accepted papers will be presented at the Africa’s Talking Summit 2024 and considered for publication in the conference proceedings.

Benefits of Participation:

1. Present your research, experience, skills and innovations to a diverse and influential audience.
2. Network with key stakeholders across various sectors.
3. Gain insights from industry leaders and policymakers.
4. Contribute to the advancement of Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Contact Information:

For any queries regarding the call for papers, please contact the conference secretariat at events@africastalking.com.