Panel Sessions

Day 1 | Alt Network Summit 2024

  • Fireside Chat with Hon. Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information and Communications Technology and Innovation (MINICT) ICT, Rwanda

    Moderator: Isobel Acquah, Director, Center for Law & Innovation, Rwanda

  • Panel: Digital Trade in the Era of the AfCFTA: Unleashing Potential and Addressing the Challenges

    Carole Jeni Karema, Director of ICT, Equity Bank, Rwanda

    Solagbade Sogbetun, Partner, ALP NG & CO, Nigeria

    Moderator: Chris Dushime, Managing Director, Digital Business Institute, Rwanda

  • Panel: Legal Design and Legal-Tech Automation: Promoting Efficiency in Legal Services

    Panelists:

    Dr. Aime Muyoboke, Rector, ILPD, Rwanda

    Adv. Moise Nkundabarashi, President, Rwanda Bar Association, Rwanda

    Niceson Karungi, E-justice Expert, Synergy International Systems, Rwanda

    Arun Shanmuganathan, Co-founder, Hence Technologies, Rwanda

    Moderator: Daniel Gasaatura, Partner, Trust Law Chambers, Rwanda

  • Panel: Fostering resilience and Growth: Building sustainable startups in Africa

    Panelists:

    Alex Ntale, CEO, ICT Chamber, Rwanda

    Cynthia Umutoniwabo, CEO, Loopa, Rwanda

    James Baduor, Founding Designer, Mintlify, USA

    Moderator: Zarreen Kamalie, Ph.D. Student, Stockholm University, Sweden

  • Breakout

    Masterclass - Applying Sandbox as a Regulatory Model: Insights from the Datasphere Sandbox for Africa Project

    Speaker: Justin Bryant, [Virtual] Lead, Global Sandboxes Forum, Datasphere Initiative,

  • Panel - Exploring the Role of Technology in Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR): Addressing Challenges, Seizing Opportunities, and Ensuring Ethical Practices

    Florida Kabasinga, Executive Director, Certa Law Chambers, Rwanda

    Lydia Taima, Director , Center for Justice & Advocacy - Certa Foundation, Rwanda

    Berabose Aline Joyce, CEO, Luna- Africa,Rwanda

    Glory Iribagiza, Gender & Innovation Editor, The New Times, Rwanda

    Moderator: Ntua Edia, Chief of Staff, Fixa, Rwanda

Day 2 | Alt Network Summit 2024

  • Fireside Chat: Regulatory Frameworks for Innovation: Balancing Growth and Protection.

    Panelist: Naomi Adejoyegbe, Group Head Government and Community Relations, Nembe Crude Oil Export Terminal, Nigeria

    Moderator: Benita Uruhisho, Head of Partnerships & Communication, Certa Foundation

  • Panel: Beyond Cryptocurrency: Exploring Diverse Use Cases for Blockchain Technology in Africa

    Kayode Babarinde, Executive Director, Africa Blockchain Institute, Kigali, Rwanda

    Emmanuel Babalola, Regional Head of Payment Channels and P2P, Binance, Nigeria

    Chance Desire Iradukunda, Full Stack Engineer, Dabble Lab, USA

    Moderator: Uzoma James, Regional Manager, West Africa, Yellow Card

  • Panel: Data Protection in the Era of AfCFTA: Balancing Cross-Border Data Flows and Data Sovereignty

    Atilolaoluwa Taiwo-Nsirim, Senior Associate, ALP NG & CO, Nigeria

    Alain Ndayishimiye, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Lead- Center for the 4th Industrial Revolution-Rwanda

    Eraste Rurangwa, Data Protection Protection Officer, National Cyber Security Authority, Rwanda

    Moderator: Nenye Patrick , Founder, HackaPath, Nigeria

  • Plenary: Leveraging AI: the Challenges and Opportunities for Africa

    Ridwan Oloyede, Associate Director, Center for Law & Innovation, Certa Foundation, Rwanda

    Joris Cyizere, Strategy Lead, Center for the 4th Industrial Revolution, Rwanda

    Moderator: Deborah Asmah, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Npontu Technologies Ltd, Ghana

  • Technical Masterclass - Use cases for AI in Africa

    Npontu Technologies

  • Panel: Investing in Tech: Navigating IP Concerns, Tech Transfers, Infrastructure, and Capacity Building in Africa

    Panelists:

    Kellen Twinamatsiko, Examination Analyst Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda

    Philip Gasaatura, Operating Partner, Katapult Africa, Rwanda

    Deexon Muhizi, Founder, IGITREE, Rwanda

    Moderator: Deji Sarumi, Chief Fixer, Tech Hive Advisory Africa

Day 3 | Alt Network Summit 2024

9:45 - 10:30 am

Panel: Facilitating a Better Future with B2B Collaboration: Mastering Legal Tech Partnership in Africa.

Consolata Nakure, ICT Chamber, Rwanda

Thompson Adekola, Legal Associate, ALP NG, Nigeria

King David, Chief Executive Officer, SPC Universe, Rwanda

Ellen C. Ntiwunka, Legal Practitioner, Nigeria


Moderator: Renita Gatesi, Program Coordinator, Center for Law and

Innovation, Certa Foundation, Rwanda