For a business idea to prosper, a working synergy must be developed internally targeting team skills and business processes. Moreover, for startups there’s nothing that says ‘holy grail’ than connecting with business leaders and serial entrepreneurs who have made it work. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week.
- Kenya
SharePoint Saturday Nairobi
When: 15th September
Where: Computer Pride, 1st Floor, ICEA Building, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
SharePoint Saturday is an educational, informative and lively day filled with sessions from respected SharePoint professionals & MVPs, covering a wide variety of topics focused on Microsoft SharePoint technologies.
Charges: Free
Registration ends: 15.09.2012
m2Work Hackathon
When: 15th-16th September
Where: iHub, Bishop Magua Center, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya
m2Work was an online challenge that was first conducted by infoDev and IdeasProject, with funding and support from UKaid and the government of Finland. The aim is to identify problems that can be solved by tapping into microworkers who use mobile phones. m:lab East Africa will be organizing, with the support of infoDev, a global m2Work Hackathon along with four other countries on September 15-16, 2012. At the event, talented ideators will have the chance to connect with fellow developers and build working prototypes with market appeal.
Charges: Free
Registration ends: 15.09.2012
- South Africa
Internet Show Africa 2012
When: 10-13 September
Where: Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
The Internet Show is Africa’s only internet business show for digital marketing and online business, attracting around 2000 visitors in its first year. Free educational seminars and exhibition on digital advertising and marketing, web 2.0 and social networking, e-commerce and payments, content management and streaming, hosting and infrastructure. The Internet Show Africa is co-located with The Mobile show, bringing you face-to-face with key customers and prospects in 5 event in 1.
Charges: Conference 2 Days, R15,390. Conference 1 Day, R7,470. Premium, Discounts for online registration
Registration ends: 10.09.2012
The Mobile Show Africa 2012
When: 10-13 September
Where: Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
The Mobile Show is a 2 day conference and exhibition. It is a show for telcos and the enabling technology to showcase their innovation and capability to help enterprise to take advantage of the opportunity mobile presents.
Charges: Conference 2 Days, R15,390. Conference 1 Day, R7,470. Premium, Discounts for online registration
Registration ends: 10.09.2012
Cloud Computing World Africa 2012
When: 11-12 September
Where: Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
Cloud Computing World is a strategic 1 day conference that explores strategy and opportunity for cloud computing customers and their technology partners. It focuses on expanding the cloud computing industry by exploring the massive opportunities available in Africa. The conference discusses the hottest topics in cloud storage and distribution while keeping the enterprise user as the primary focus.
Charges: Conference 2 Days, R15,390. Conference 1 Day, R7,470. Premium, Discounts for online registration
Registration ends: 10.09.2012
e-Commerce and Payments World Africa 2012
When: 11-12 September
Where: Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
E-Commerce & Payments World Africa a strategic business conference focused on providing businesses of all sizes with access to the ideas, people and solutions they need to sell their products online. It offers an exhibition and free seminar topic for visitors.
Charges: Conference 2 Days, R15,390. Conference 1 Day, R7,470. Premium, Discounts for online registration
Registration ends: 10.09.2012
Social Media World 2012
When: 11-12 September
Where: Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
Social Media World 2012 is two day conference and expo. The main conference will address issues around: Social media strategy, Optimising CRM through social media, Innovation & technology, Social media brand savvy, Gaining social media influence, Vitalising your business, Digital native and Customer engagement.
Charges: Conference 2 Days, R15,390. Conference 1 Day, R7,470. Premium, Discounts for online registration
Registration ends: 10.09.2012
Digital advertising World Africa 2012
When: 11-12 September
Where: Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
Digital advertising World Africa 2012 is one day conference and expo. Issues that touch on Innovation & technology, making your digital strategy the only business strategy, optimising digital advertising in social media, exploiting video advertising for maximum brand exposure, choosing digital platforms to advertise in and Creating a successful cross-channel marketing campaign with reliable analytics will be discussed.
Charges: Conference 2 Days, R15,390. Conference 1 Day, R7,470. Premium, Discounts for online registration
Registration ends: 10.09.2012
Content Management World Africa 2012
When: 11-12 September
Where: Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
Content Management World Africa 2012 is one day conference and expo. Exhibitors will include Content management solution providers, Online security providers & search tools, Content management technology providers, Web design and development, Video/podcasting/rich media, Intranet/extranet and Digital asset management.
Charges: Conference 2 Days, R15,390. Conference 1 Day, R7,470. Premium, Discounts for online registration
Registration ends: 10.09.2012
2012 ICT4HEALTH CONFERENCE
When: 12-13 September
Where: MRC Conference Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
ICT4HEALTH is a 2 day conference bringing together leaders in government, academia, industry, private sector, providers and non-profit organizations from across the ecosystem to advance collaboration in the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare.
Charges: R3 990 (including VAT), Students (R3 420)
Registration ends: 03.09.2012
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