Program
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Kick-off: African-Focused Digital Identity Program
Theme of the Day:
Activating Digital Identity in Southern Africa: Where we are and where we're going?
This session will explore the current state of digital identity in South Africa and the SADC region through insightful presentations and engaging panel discussions, focusing on local challenges, opportunities, and innovations.
12:30 - 13:00
Arrival & Registration
13:00 - 13:10
Welcome Address
MC:
13:10 - 13:40
Keynotes: "Digital Identity: Where Are We & Where Are We Going?"
Speakers:
13:40 - 14:25
Panel Discussion: "Lessons Learned: From Identity Verification (ID&V) to Verifiable Credentials (VCs)"
Speakers:
Moderator:
14:45 - 15:10
Private Sector Use Case: Twytch
Speakers:
15:10 - 15:40
Networking Break
15:40 - 16:25
Keynotes: "Digital Identity: A Global Perspective"
Speakers:
16:25 - 17:10
Panel Discussion: "Interoperability and Scaling Digital Identity in Africa"
Speakers:
Moderator:
17:10 - 17:40
Keynotes: "The Future of Digital Identity"
Speaker:
17:40 - 18:00
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Speakers: Gideon Lombard & Heidi Nobantu Saul
18:00
Welcome Reception, Networking & Informal Discussions
Welcome Reception in a relaxed and engaging environment directly following the end of the day. Thank you, OneVault & Secure Citizen, for making this possible!
Taking Session Notes
We collect Notes from all of the sessions convened to be shared openly and importantly with other attendees who were unable to attend the session because they were participating in a different session happening at the same time. After the unConference Notes are compiled into a Book of Proceedings that includes all Session Notes, photos and information about the event. It is made available to everyone several weeks after the workshop.
Session Convener:
Before you begin, please identify 1-2 people to take notes for the session.
OR write up a brief summary of your session after the session is complete
Process:
- Find Preset Note Forms in the Qiqo Online Collaboration Space (Use the private link you were emailed to access the platform)
- Go to the Day 1 or 2 Agenda Button or Tab you will see the Agenda Wall Grid for Day
- Scroll down to find your Session # (1-5 or 6-10) and the Breakout Space you are in (A - F)
- Click on the 'Access Notes Form' link that corresponds to your session
- In the GoogleDoc Form Fill-in:
- Session Title
- Name of Convener(s)
- Name of Notetaker(s)
- Optional - Names of Attendees
- Type notes directly into the form or transcribe hand written notes later
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
08:30 - 09:30
Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks will be served on arrival.
Arrival & Registration
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome & Introductions
09:45 - 10:30
Agenda Creation
10:30 - 11:30
Session 1
11:30 - 12:30
Session 2
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Session 3
14:30 - 15:30
Session 4
15:30 - 16:30
Session 5
16:30 - 17:30
Closing
18:00 - 22:30
Conference Drinks & Dinner at Middelvlei Wine Estate
Join us for a memorable conference dinner at the historic Middelvlei Wine Estate. Experience the charms of a traditional Cape Dutch setting while enjoying a delicious dinner and award-winning Middelvlei wines. Complimentary transport will be provided.
Departure: Buses will depart from STIAS at 18:00
Return: First bus will return at 21:30 / and last bus at 22:30. Drop off will be Stellenbosch Town Centre from where delegates can walk to their hotel/guest house or book an Uber/Bolt.
Thursday, 20 February 2025
08:30 - 09:30
Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks will be served on arrival.
Arrival & Registration
08:30 - 09:30
Women's Breakfast
09:30 - 10:00
Agenda Creation
10:00 - 11:00
Session 6
11:00 - 12:00
Session 7
12:00 - 13:00
Session 8
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Session 9
15:00 - 16:00
Session 10
16:00 - 17:00
Closing