​🌍 MIBT Monthly Webinar Series on Emerging Technologies

​Theme:

​Empowering Africa through Innovation, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity

​📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CAT 📍 Platform: Google Meet

​About the Webinar

​The MIBT Monthly Webinar Series explores how Africa can leverage Web 3, blockchain, and emerging technologies to drive innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth.

​This October edition brings together thought leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss blockchain adoption, cybersecurity, women’s participation in tech, and Africa’s growing role in the global digital economy.

​The session will also feature:

​The launch of the MIBT Cardano Zambia Hub

​The MIBT–Ducara Cybersecurity Partnership

​Insights from the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF)

​Global perspectives from Althash University, USA

​Program Highlights

​Welcome & Opening Remarks – Fredrick Nonde Jr, Founder & CEO, Motley Institute of Business & Technology (MIBT) & StartShield-STSH

​Opening Insights – William Nyirenda, Co-founder & Blockchain Technology Expert, MIBT & StartShield-STSH

​StartShield-STSH Segment – Sujeet Kumar, COO, StartShield-STSH

​Establishment of the MIBT Cardano Zambia Hub – Nana Sofo, Governance Lead, Wada Global

​Cybersecurity Presentation – Ms. Aparna Agarwal, CTO, Ducara Info Solutions (15 min presentation + 5 min Q&A)

​AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) Segment – AfYEF Representative / Panelists

​Women & Girls in Tech Segment – Ms. Doreen Muchona, MIBT Emerging Technologies Advocate; Michelo Hamwonga; and Namakando Kankomba

​Concluding Insights & Global Reflections – Prof. Johannes Dowe, Althash University, USA

​Technical Design & Support – Chipili Nonde, Tech Lead, MIBT Global Ecosystem

​Who Should Attend

​Entrepreneurs, startup founders & innovators

​ICT, blockchain & cybersecurity professionals

​Women & youth aspiring to join tech careers

​Students & researchers in emerging technologies

​Policymakers, regulators & AfCFTA ecosystem partners

​Corporate executives & development partners

​Why Attend

​✅ Learn how Web 3 and cybersecurity empower Africa’s innovation landscape ✅ Gain insights from youth entrepreneurs via AfYEF ✅ Explore inclusive opportunities for women and youth ✅ Understand blockchain’s role in AfCFTA trade ✅ Engage with experts driving Africa’s digital transformation ✅ Hear closing reflections from Prof. Johannes Dowe, Althash University, USA

​Hosted by: Motley Institute of Business & Technology (MIBT) 🎟️ Register & Join via: Luma Event Link