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Fireside Chat: Waste Management and Recycling: Kaduna, Nigeria

Aug 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (UTC)

Africa's Talking Community

Join us for an insightful fireside chat as we delve into the critical issues and challenges of waste management in Africa with reference to Kaduna State. Our esteemed guest, a leading authority in the field, will share their expertise on how technology, AI and ML, can transform waste management practices to create a cleaner, healthier environment using Africa's Talking apis and modern technologies

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About this event

Africa's Talking USSD, SMS, Voice, and Payment Solutions can play a transformative role in waste management, Recycling, optimization of waste collection, awareness and reach. These solutions are accessible through basic mobile phones, ensuring widespread reach.

Join us for an insightful fireside chat as we delve into the critical issue of waste management in Africa. Our esteemed guess, a leading authority in the field, will share their expertise on how technology, particularly AI, can transform waste management practices and create a cleaner, healthier environment.

Key Discussion Points:

  • The current state of waste management in Africa (Kaduna) and its challenges
  • The role of AI in optimizing waste collection routes, waste classification, and recycling processes
  • The potential of technology to create a circular economy and generate green jobs
  • Overcoming barriers to implementing innovative waste management solutions
  • The importance of public-private partnerships in addressing the waste crisis

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, environmentalist, or simply concerned about the future of our planet, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from an industry expert and engage in thought-provoking discussions.

In regions with limited internet connectivity, Africa's Talking USSD, SMS, Voice, and Payment Solutions become a lifeline. Citizens can access waste materials, recycling process, and information via technologies, overcoming barriers imposed by the lack of internet access.

You will also gain knowledge on how to leverage Africa's Talking APIs in solving and building waste management technologies.

Agenda:

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Fireside chat
  • AMA
  • Networking

Benefit

  • In-depth knowledge: Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in waste management in Africa.
  • Expert insights: Learn from a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainability and environmental issues.
  • Inspiration: Discover innovative solutions and approaches to waste management.
  • Knowledge sharing: Participate in discussions and share your own perspectives on the topic.
  • Potential collaborations: Explore partnership opportunities with other attendees and organizations.
  • Personal growth: Expand your understanding of the role of technology in addressing societal challenges.

Africa's Talking community allows developers to learn skills for the modern-day African Developer. We are language and framework agnostic. All developers are welcome.

This is where Africa's Talking developers community meets to build, learn and exchange knowledge.

We are helping software developers and businesses bring their ideas to life through our easy-to-use APIs.

Speaker

  • Yusuf Idris Amoke

    SA on Climate to the Governor of Kaduna State

Mentors

  • Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar

    Africa's Talking Community Lead

    Software Engineer

  • Ahmed Idris

    EnovateLab

    Founder

Facilitator

  • Sanusi Abdulkadir

    Africa's Talking Community Lead

    Software Engineer

Featured Attendees

  • Audu Adebayo

    AUDSON FOODY

    CEO

  • Sani Rabo Idris

    Ahslaam Nig. Limited

    CEO

  • Muhammed Sani Kabir

    Self employed

    Data Analyst

  • Vetum Galadima

    Kaduna Capital Territory Authority

    Community Ambassador

  • Kelechi Chris Nwaeke

    FarmersHub Multi-links Global Ltd

    CEO

When

When

Saturday, August 24, 2024
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

10:00 AMWelcome, Introductions and Check-In
10:30 AMFireside Chat
12:00 PMAMA
12:30 PMNetworking

Organizers

  • Veronica Michael

    Community Lead, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

  • Josphat Mwangi

    Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

  • Sheriffo Jarju

    Community Lead, 🇬🇲 The Gambia

  • Sanusi Abdulkadir

    Community Lead, 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

  • David Okwii

    Sitemonki

    Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

  • Roland Ganafa

    Africa'sTalking Uganda

    Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

  • Stanislaus Sakwiya

    MlimiPay Limited

    Community Lead, 🇲🇼 Malawi

  • Muhindi Asena

    Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

  • Destino Alain DELLO

    FnStack

    Community Lead, Congo

  • laurence masika

    Community Lead Goma, DRC

  • Faith Ono

    Community Lead, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar

    Community Lead, Kano, Nigeria

  • Patrick Nahayo

    Community Co-Lead Congo

  • Lens Mutombo

    Community Co-Lead Kinshasa

  • Adam Katani

    Africas talking & Tanzania Investment Centre

    Community Co-Lead 🇹🇿 TZ

  • Jeckly Mucua

    Community Lead 🇲🇿 Mozambique

  • Ibrahima Sylla

    YeleGroup

    Côte d'Ivoire

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