The Big-Data Conference 2022
The Big Data Conference will be a coming together of people and organisations working and interested in the data space in Zimbabwe. Covering aspects including research, innovation, data solutions for good and learning, the symposium will be a mixture of workshops, panel discussions and presentations on work in the fields of advanced data technologies. The objective of the conference is to showcase Zimbabwe’s position in the advanced technology space as well as providing opportunities for networking and building collaborative relationships and partnerships among people and organisations working in data.
Featured Speakers
The Big data conference speakers are experts and some of the brightest minds in their industries. Make sure to attend and have the opportunity to interact and et answers to some of the industry specific questions that will be discussed.
Craig Chipendo
Data science enthusiast | Huawei Certified Big Data-Data Mining Expert
Henrica Makulu
Data Specialist | Microsoft Azure Certified | TechWomen2022 Fellow | LinkedIn Learning Instructor
Jomar Silva
Developer Relations Manager - Latin America at NVIDIA
Lovemore Chipindu
Spatial Data Analyst at Injecta_Analytics
Tinashe Melvin Mpofu
Spatial Data Analyst at Injecta_Analytics
Tonderai Peter Kurewa
Business Development Manager
Ruvimbo Mambinge
Data Analyst | Front End Developer
Winston Zvirikuzhe
Director Business Consultancy
Programme Line-Up
Wednesday, 23 November
0800hrs- 1500hrs CAT
Pre-Conference Meetup: Introductory Workshops
The main objective is to introduce major concepts in Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence as well as other fields that will be discussed during the conference.
Tutorials will be hands-on demonstrations of technical concepts. Talks will also introduce concepts with no coding. Focus is on techniques and tools in the data space.
Thursday, 24 November
0800hrs- 1500hrs CAT
Day 1 : Research Presentations
Academic presentations including talks, posters, discussions on advances in theoretical concepts, published, proposed or other interesting ideas.
Panel: Research in Artificial Intelligence in Zimbabwe and Africa
Friday, 25 November
0800hrs- 1500hrs CAT
Day 2 : Innovations Showcase
Demonstrations of use cases in the data sciences, AI, deployed solutions, prototypes, MVPs etc focusing on Zimbabwe and Africa
Panel: Innovating technology for the future of business in Zimbabwe.