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On Thursday March 28, 2024, at 09:00 UTC, the Africa ICT Alliance (AfICTA) convenes its 14th Quarterly eConference with the focus 'The Role of AI in Governance & Digital Transformation'.
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<p style="margin:0px 0px 24px;line-height:1.7;padding:0px"><a href="http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=26baf15e2514f1edb24264111eba89e2718580653fa15b74933fd38862130f66&blog_id=151329629&post_id=17543&user_id=2239291&subs_id=125336&signature=09f2a44ad350a6626d8b21d38742cf27&email_name=new-post&user_email=joly@punkcast.com&encoded_url=aHR0cHM6Ly9pc29jLmxpdmUvMTc1NDMlMjA" style="color:rgb(0,113,23)" target="_blank"><img src="https://isoc.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/aficta-ai-300x169.png" alt="ISOC LIVE" width="300" height="169" style="max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px; clear: both; float: right; margin-left: 1em; padding: 4px; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);"></a>On <strong>Thursday March 28, 2024,</strong> at <strong>09:00 UTC</strong>, the <strong><a href="http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=caeffc2894e94b136425263b3fa6b600f25db0c980e97176071d0e12921aa4dc&blog_id=151329629&post_id=17543&user_id=2239291&subs_id=125336&signature=9299d85aeadba5477acb755741598fb2&email_name=new-post&user_email=joly@punkcast.com&encoded_url=aHR0cHM6Ly9hZmljdGEuYWZyaWNhLw=" style="color:rgb(0,113,23)" target="_blank">Africa ICT Alliance</a></strong> (AfICTA) convenes its <strong><a href="http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a2e26f9426b0d3f5fdf5c0f675d6112f77fbe8cb520adb6c1e7c255206a53ef7&blog_id=151329629&post_id=17543&user_id=2239291&subs_id=125336&signature=64522fa958b39d9f9e422363c6507279&email_name=new-post&user_email=joly@punkcast.com&encoded_url=aHR0cHM6Ly9hZmljdGEuYWZyaWNhL3dlYmluYXIvMTR0aC13ZWJpbmFy" style="color:rgb(0,113,23)" target="_blank">14th Quarterly eConference</a></strong> with the focus '<strong>The Role of AI in Governance & Digital Transformation</strong>'.</p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 24px;line-height:1.7;padding:0px">In an era of rapid technological advancement, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies into governance frameworks has the potential to revolutionize the way societies are governed. The 14th AfICTA eConference will delve into the transformative role of AI and emerging technology in shaping governance, promoting transparency, ensuring accountability, and driving digital transformation, with a special focus on its impact on digital transformation.</p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 24px;line-height:1.7;padding:0px"><strong>HOST</strong><br>
<strong>Ms. Ulandi Exner -</strong> Chair, AfICTA</p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 24px;line-height:1.7;padding:0px"><strong>SPEAKERS</strong><br>
<strong>Dr. Mwasaga Nkundwe</strong> - Director general, ICT Commission, Tanzania<br>
<strong>Dr. Lucy Muthoni</strong> - Fulbright Scholar, Rose Hulman Institute of Technolgy, USA<br>
<strong>Ms. Tigist Awoke</strong> - Sr. Data Consultant & Founder, Awoke Technologies</p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 24px;line-height:1.7;padding:0px"><strong>MODERATOR</strong><br>
<strong>Ms. Rachael Shitanda</strong> - Deputy Chair & Vice Chair, East Africa, AfICTA</p>
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