Day 3: SAT 23 November 2024

CODENODE

This page provides information for the agenda for Day 3 of the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS) 2024 hosted at CodeNode. A glossary of terminology relating to the different elements of each session can be found towards the bottom of this page. Tickets for Day 3 can be purchased here.

08:30

REGISTRAITON & WELCOME REFRESHMENTS

09:00

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

Delivered by David F. Roberts, the Founder & Chairman of ACSIS.

9:10

SYNOPSIS

Synopsis delivered by the Moderator for Day 3 (TBC)

09:15

PANEL DISCUSSION (PD) (7)

Sustainable Development in Guyana: Managing Migration, Climate Change and Media Messaging; Lessons from the African region.

 

Team Lead, Dr Coreen Jacobs-Chester, Lecturer, University of Guyana.

Members, Dr Carolyn Walcott, Assistant Professor, Clayton State University; Rosemarie Cadogan, Legal and Policy Consultant.

10:00

Q&A

10:15

REFRESHMENT BREAK

12:00 – 12:45

PANEL DISCUSSION (PD) (8)

Climate Smart and Disaster Risk Management Initiatives

International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Team Lead, Ms Martina Castiglioni, Diaspora Engagement, and Migration & Climate Change Lead.

11:15

LIGHTNING TALK

Global Youth Participation and Collaboration: Building Bridges between regions for economic and social empowerment

 

Kehinde Odanye, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

12:15

LUNCH BREAK

13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION (PD) (9)

Diaspora Engagement and Collaboration in the Digital Economy

Team Lead, Prince Ifoh, Founder, Young African Leaders Forum.

Members, Nana Adjoa Sifa Amponsah, Agribusiness Founder; Dr. Michelle Moseley, Educator; Chris Desai, Founder The Vayyu Foundation; Leon Owuso, Global Cyber Security Expert.

13:45

LIGHTNING TALK

Circular Economy: Reducing Waste and Promoting Recycling

 

Chris Desai, Global Project Director, The Vayyu Foundation / UOCEAN 2050.

14:40

REFRESHMENT BREAK

15:00

PITCH IT TO CLINCH IT (PiTCi)

PiTCi is an entrepreneurial exercise where contestants can pitch proposals to a selection of investors.

16:00

RECAP & CLOSING REMARKS

A vote of thanks to mark the end of the day sessions delivered by David F. Roberts & the ACSIS Team.

19:00

ACSIS SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS CEREMONY

After some intermission from the day session, the ACSIS Sustainability Awards Ceremony is presented.

NOTES

 

Fireside Chat

An informal, intimate conversation between a moderator and a guest (or guests), usually featuring industry experts or high-profile individuals. Unlike traditional interviews, fireside chats aim for a relaxed, conversational tone, often with storytelling elements and audience questions.

Lightning Talk

A very short, time-limited presentation (usually 5 – 10 minutes) designed to deliver quick insights – or share ideas concisely. Several lightning talks are often scheduled back-to-back.

Keynote Speech

A high profile often inspirational presentation given by a speaker at the beginning or end of the conference. Keynotes set the tone or provide a concluding summary of the event, usually by addressing broader themes or industry trends.

Plenary Session
A session where all conference attendees gather in one place to hear from a key speaker or panel. Plenary sessions are usually held at the beginning or end of an event to deliver important messages to all participants.

 Panel Discussion
A structured conversation involving a group of experts (usually 3 – 5) discussing a specific topic. A moderator guides the discussion and may take questions from the audience. Panel discussions offer diverse perspectives on an issue and allow for debate and dialogue among the panelists.

Roundtable
A smaller, more informal discussion group centered around a specific issue or theme.  Participants typically sit around a table (literally or metaphorically) and engage in open dialogue, with a focus on shared learning and exchange of ideas.

 Q&A Session
A session where the audience poses questions to the speaker or panlists after a presentation.Q&A sessions can be standalone or part of a larger session, providing an opportunity for direct interaction between the audience and speakers.

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