Civic Tech Innovation Forum

1) Technology: What is “under the hood” of the emerging technologies vehicle; i.e., in the tech “black box”? In an age where trust, equity and governance are in critical focus, we want to scrutinise tech – from questions of AI transparency (AI code, data, and algorithms), all the way to understanding and building opportunities for endogenous tech development and innovation. How can we actively side-step Africa being seen only as tech victims and consumers, to greater self-determination based on knowledge and empowerment?

2) Community: What is within our own ‘hoods or communities? How can we spot, build and use our local creativity, energies and resources to develop the capacities that we collectively want and need? Who are we waiting for?

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3) Self : And what lies under our own hoodies? What talents, skills, passions, capabilities are held in those shadows which are often assumed to hold mischief and danger? Are we hoodlums or geniuses, activists, champions, creatives and nurturers who can power a civic tech ecosystem for positive change globally? What surprises lie in store under our own ‘hoods?