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08h00 |
Registration
Tea and Coffee and light sandwiches |
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09h30 |
Opening of Conference and Chair for the Day
Purpose of the Summit
•
Setting the objective
•
Reviewing activities to date
•
Outlining relationships
Speaker: Ms J Mosebi, Managing Director, ForgeAhead |
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09h50 |
Welcome
Speaker: Ms G Mthupi: Executive Mayor, Mangaung |
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10h00 |
Key note Address
: Government's Strategy to create an Information Society
Honourable Minister Ivy Matsepe Casaburri, Minister,
Department of Communications |
| 10h30 |
Value of ICTs in growing Tourism
Speaker: Mr N Masithela, MEC Tourism, Environment and Economic Affairs |
| 11h00 |
Platinum Partner Address:
Speaker: Mr Chose Choeu, Director: Law and Corporate Affairs,
Microsoft |
| 11h30 |
Plenary Presentation: ICT Research Outcomes: Free State Local
Government
Mr Adrian Schofield, Head of Consulting, ForgeAhead |
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12h00 |
Refreshments
and Break into Parallel Workshops |
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12:20 |
Parallel Session 1 |
Parallel Session 2 |
Parallel Session
3 |
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Enhancing community development with affordable
communications to rural and remote communities
Faciltator:
Mr M Msibi, Head of Dept, Works, Roads and
Transport
Speakers:
• Mr R Majokana, Head of MTN Foundation - MTN
• Dr MMA Maharaswa, HOD-Dept of Social Development
Panel:
• Mr D Petersen - CIO DPLG
• Mr S Kennedy - Solutions Consultant, MTN
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Building the Economy: How ICTs can support and grow
the economy of the region. Specific emphasis on
agriculture and tourism.
Faciltator:
Ms O Mlamleli - Manager Government Programme Coordination,
Speakers:
• Mr N Nxasana - Territory Manager: SMB Local Government
• Mr X Kekana - MD, ICT Works
• Mr MJ Mafereka - EMC for Local Government and Housing
Panel:
• Mr M Segalo - PGITO, Lejweleputswa District
• Mr Wheeler - Deputy Director, Free State Provincial Archives
• Mr M Farelo - Director: Policy Strategy Regulation, DPSA |
Developing the Digital workforce: Exploring
collaborative and innovative ICT skills and
expertise in Public Service.
Faciltator:
Mr MN Nwaila, Director General, Free State
Provincial Government
Speakers:
• Mr JP Horne - Solutio Specialist
• Ms M Pienaar, PGITO, Arts,
Sports, Science and Tech.
Panel:
• Mr O Mopaki - CEO, ISETT SETA
• Mr W Mokuena - Director e-Education, Dept of Education
• Mr B Ramahlele Director Diversity, University of Free State
• Mr T Olivier - MD, Lingo Softwares
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|
14:00 |
Lunch and Visit Expos |
|
15:00 |
Plenary Workshop:
Opportunities and Challenges around the 2010
World Cup. A look at the opportunities that the
World Cup presents for the Free State Province, ROI
of business opportunities. What ICT infrastructure
is needed to support the services and what business
opportunities can be created using ICTs or supported
by ICT.
Invited Facilitator:
Ms M Makhekhe Mokhuane - Chairperson, GITO Council
Invited Speaker:
• Ms R Sekese - DDG, Dept
Communications
Speaker:
• Mr P Mayaba - CIO, COJ
• Mr T Mochochoko - IT Manager, Mangaung Municipality
Panel:
• Mr Q Eister- Chairperson, BMF Free State
• Mr Ntsika - Chairperson, BITF Free State |
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16:20 |
Report back from Parallel Sessions : 10 minutes
each |
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17:00 |
Close Day one - Evening |
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19:00 |
•
Master of Ceremonies for the evening : Ms J
Mosebi - Managing Director, ForgeAhead
•
Welcome: Mr Chose Choeu,Director : Law and Corporate Affairs, Microsoft
•
Key Note Address: Mr M Mapena - CEO, Free State Development Corporation
•
Entertainment for evening
•
Supper and Networking |
Day Two |
|
08:00 |
Opening Remarks
Programme Director: Dr CN Nwaila, Director General,
Free State Provincial Government |
|
08:10 |
Parallel Session 1 |
Parallel Session 2 |
Parallel Session 3 |
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Easy Access and affordable pricing
What can FSPG do to enhance access to ICT, improve
the quality/reduce the cost of reliable ICT
infrastructure.
Facilitator:
Mr A Schofield - Head of Consulting, ForgeAhead
Speakers:
• Pvt Sector Representative
• Mr K Tau - Director: Communications, Dept of Tourism Enviromental and Economic Affairs
Panel:
• Mr C Nel - IT Manager, Motheo District
• Mr W Nkuna - GITO Limpopo Province
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eGovernment
Practices that can be used to accelerate the
implementation of eGovernment across the Free State.
Faciltator:
Mr B Zungu - Associate Consultant, ForgeAhead
Speakers:
• Mr B Ngwane - Business Development Manager
• Mr N Mokhati - Director: GITO Secretariat, DPSA
Government
Standing Committe
Panel:
• Mr J Reynecke - PGITO,
Fezile Dabi District
• Ms A Sibanda -
Specialist:e-
Governance, PNC |
Legislation and Regulations
What is the impact of compliance with
legislation and regulation on the implementation of
ICTs in the Free State? Overview of the various Acts
Facilitator:
Mr IM Garaba - Head of Corporate Reform, Premier's Office
Speakers:
• Mr M Mokoena - Business Development Executive: Local & Regional Gov, Fujitsu Services
• Dr K Laubscher, MD Kobus Laubscher Consulting
Panel
• Mr N Leshupi - PGITO, Dept of Treasury
• Mr M Ntsika - Chaiperson, BITF Free State
• Mr M Mapena - CEO, Free State Development Corporation
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|
10:00 |
Refreshments and Break |
|
10:15 |
Focus on the structure of Provincial ICT
Structure (PGITO Council), District ICT Committees
in Local Government, Monitoring and Evaluation
Process, mandates, timelines until 2nd Free State
ICT Summit.
Dr MC Nwaila, Director General, Free State
Provincial Government
Invited Panel:
• Ms M Makhekhe Mokhuane - Chairperson, GITO Council
• Mr D Petersen - CIO, DPLG
• Ms O Mlamleli - Manager Government Programme Coordination
• Mr W Nkuna- GITO Limpopo Province |
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11:45 |
Report back from Parallel Sessions |
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12:30 |
Advancing the ICT Agenda, Summary o fteh previous
sessions, highlighting the potential actions. Need
for an IT audit and future research on eReadiness
and ICT strategy development.
Speaker:Ms O Mlamleli - Manager Government Programme Coordination |
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13:00 |
Closing remarks
Invited Speaker: Dr MC Nwaila, Director General, Free State
Provincial Government |
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13:20 |
Lunch and Depart |
