Web 3 & Emerging Technology for Africa

​🌍 MIBT Monthly Webinar Series on Emerging Technologies
Official Post-AFTS2025 Ecosystem Engagement Webinar — Leading Toward AFTS2026

​🤝 Co-Hosted By:
MIBT Global Ecosystem & Institute of Emerging Technologies South Africa (IETSA)

​🎯 Theme:
Empowering Africa through Innovation, Startups, Collaboration & Emerging Technologies

​📅 Date:
Friday, May 22, 2026

​🕓 Time:
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CAT

​📍 Platform:
Google Meet

​🌐 About the Webinar

​Following the success of Africa FutureTech Summit 2025 (AFTS2025), MIBT Global Ecosystem in collaboration with the Institute of Emerging Technologies South Africa (IETSA) presents a special ecosystem engagement webinar focused on innovation, startups, collaboration, internships, emerging technologies, and access to opportunities for African youth and innovators.

​This strategic dialogue continues the conversations initiated during AFTS2025 while building momentum toward Africa FutureTech Summit 2026 (AFTS2026).

​The webinar brings together innovators, startup ecosystem builders, educators, developers, cybersecurity professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging technology leaders from Africa and beyond.

​🔹 Focus Areas
• Innovation & Startup Ecosystems
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Web3 & Blockchain Innovation
• Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
• Internships & Skills Development
• Women in Innovation & Technology
• Access to Affordable Funding
• Continental & Global Collaboration
• Emerging Technologies & AfCFTA Opportunities

​🌍 Official Program Lineup

​🕓 16:00 – 16:10 CAT
🌍 Opening Ceremony & Post-AFTS2025 Reflections

​🎙️ Opening Remarks
• Prof. Fredrick Nonde Jr.

​🎤 Session Moderator
• Mpho Machaka

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​🕓 16:10 – 16:15 CAT
🌍 Special Recognition & Leadership Introduction

​Official Introduction of:

​• Basil Fernandes
Global Advisory & Innovation Council Member — MIBT Global Ecosystem

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​🕓 16:15 – 16:35 CAT
🌐 PANEL 1
Innovation, Startups & Africa’s Digital Transformation

​🎤 Moderator
• Assoc. Prof. Bwalya Nonde

​🎙️ Panelists
• Prof. Salman Haider
• Chirag Sharma
• Neville Wekesa

​Discussion Areas:
• Innovation & Startup Ecosystems
• Emerging Technologies & AI
• Internships & Skills Development
• Affordable Funding for Startups
• Cross-Border Collaboration
• Building African Digital Solutions

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​🕓 16:35 – 17:00 CAT
🔐 PANEL 2
Women in Innovation, Cybersecurity & Digital Inclusion

​🎤 Moderator
• Chipili Nonde

​🎙️ Panelists
• Assoc. Prof. Bwalya Nonde
• Mpho Machaka
• Iram Waheed
• Dr. Modupe Ativie

​Discussion Areas:
• Women in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
• Internships & Mentorship Opportunities
• Women-Led Startups & Ecosystems
• Inclusion & Digital Participation
• Access to Opportunities & Funding

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​🕓 17:00 – 17:20 CAT
🌍 ECOSYSTEM ROUNDTABLE
Building Toward AFTS2026 & Continental Collaboration

​🎤 Lead Facilitators
• Prof. Fredrick Nonde Jr.
• Mpho Machaka

​🎙️ Contributors
• London Mpundu
• Assoc. Prof. Bwalya Nonde
• Chipili Nonde
• Neville Wekesa
• All Speakers & Participants

​Discussion Areas:
• Continental Collaboration
• Startup & Innovation Ecosystems
• Access to Affordable Funding
• Partnerships & Internship Opportunities
• Emerging Technologies & AfCFTA
• AFTS2026 Opportunities & Vision

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​🕓 17:20 – 17:30 CAT
🤝 Closing Reflections & Networking Session

​Facilitated By:
• Prof. Fredrick Nonde Jr.
• Mpho Machaka

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​🌍 Confirmed International Speakers & Participants

​• Prof. Fredrick Nonde Jr. — Zambia
• Mpho Machaka — South Africa
• Prof. Salman Haider — Pakistan
• Iram Waheed — Pakistan
• Chirag Sharma — India
• Dr. Modupe Ativie — Nigeria
• Assoc. Prof. Bwalya Nonde — Zambia
• Chipili Nonde — Zambia
• London Mpundu — Zambia
• Neville Wekesa — Kenya

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​🌍 Why Attend?
✅ Connect with innovators and ecosystem leaders
✅ Learn about startups, innovation ecosystems & emerging technologies
✅ Explore internship, mentorship & collaboration opportunities
✅ Gain insights into affordable funding opportunities for startups
✅ Engage with women leaders in innovation & technology
✅ Join the growing ecosystem leading toward AFTS2026

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​🌐 Webinar Positioning
• Official Post-AFTS2025 Ecosystem Webinar
• MIBT–IETSA Strategic Collaborative Engagement
• Building Momentum Toward AFTS2026
• Africa–Global Innovation & Emerging Technologies Dialogue

​🎟️ Register & Join:
https://luma.com/kd39lyyt?tk=7BTkMF