Tech Revolutionaries for Social Justice

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TECH REVOLUTIONARIES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
How a Generation of Innovators uses Technology to Move the Needle on Social Justice

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About this Event

The extraordinary success of mass mobilizations on the continent that we were able to witness in 2020 on several occasions stands in striking contrast to their declining effectiveness in the West and beyond. Additionally, many innovators are working on holding their governments accountable through tech solutions.

Learn and let's discuss how a generations of innovators use technology to move the needle on social justice.

An excellent selection of speakers from various African countries will share insights with you.

About Eniola Mafe

Eniola Mafe, is a strategist and international development leader to accelerate Africa’s transformation and inclusive growth agenda.

Eniola is the Co-Founder of #TheNewNigerian, an online community born out of #Endsars movement, now with a community of over 26,000 to reimagine, redefine and shape a New Nigerian future. Eniola currently leads the growth and development of 2030 VisionInitiative, focused on harnessing 4IR technologies to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals within the next decade. In partnership with UNDP, Arm and more than 20 top technology companies, this platform provides a focal point to mobilize more concerted and cooperative efforts by technology companies, government, civil society and international organizations.

In addition, Eniola leads the Forum’s engagement in Digital Earth Africa focused on leveraging earth observation to inform policy and decision making and address key challenges.

Prior to the Forum, Eniola led a $90 million corporate social enterprise for Chevron in Nigeria, served as a Technical advisor on Social Investment for the Government of Nigeria, and program manager on Africa at Vital Voices Global Partnership.

In 2018 Eniola was named one of OkayAfrica 100 Women in Africa in 2018.

About Mimshach Obioha

Mimshach Obioah is a Social Entrepreneur & Development Expert with vast experience working in Nigeria, Africa's largest economic market. His experience spans several areas and sectors including Youth Development, Social Impact, Social Change, and Education by leveraging innovation and technology for Africa's Development. He supports entrepreneurs on their journey by designing programs, advocating for policy, and brokering strategic partnerships as a director at Ventures Platform Foundation together with programs partners such as the World Bank, European Union, Facebook, Google, and other top tier organizations.

He has succeeded in nurturing several technology startups and social impact projects, geared at solving social problems in Africa.

Mimshach is a 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow and a 2013 Future Africa Leaders Awards recipient.

Agenda
More details on speakers will be updated and shared with you shortly

19:00 - Welcome
19:10 - Speaker 1
19:40 - Speaker 2
20:10 - Q&A via Slido

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