Beyond Tech
A celebration of innovators and job creators
What you will learn
Over the three days, the festival will host a number of relevant platforms including the Gauteng Gaming Community Cup, interactive Panel Discussions and Exhibitions.
The eKasi Tech Fest has the key objective of bridging the digital divide and enable township communities to participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution to ensure sustainable development
- share knowledge with key industry players
- Gauteng Gaming Community Cup Tournament
- Exposure to the latest tech developments
What we will do
Building up to the event will be a series of talks hosted in partnership with Maxum Digital every last Thursday of the month.
The Maxum eKasi Gaming Talks will be a platform to share knowledge with key industry players on issues related to the township tech and gaming eco-system.
About e-Kasi Techfest
The e-Kasi Tech Fest is an initiative by the Innovation Village Foundation NPC, based in Soweto. Developed in response to the need for the establishment of a platform that will serve to harness the power of diverse thinking, talent and skills and to identify, develop and connect those inventors doing that of which no other has thought of.
e-Kasi Tech Fest hosted at Dlamini Multi-Purpose Centre, will feature esteemed industry leaders, policy makers, innovators from underrepresented communities and a diverse yet influential audience.
SPEAKERS
DAYS
WORKSHOPS
CUP TOURNAMENT
Keynote speakers
Meet our most valued speakes
Schedule
Come and be exposed to the latest technology development
Registration
E-kasi Tech Festival & Gaming Expo Event registration
Opening Remarks
E-kasi Tech Festival & Gaming Expo Opening Remarks
Transforming The Township Economy Through Technology
Transforming and revitalising the township economy through technology –
The Session will look at policies and strategies that government needs to implement in order to develop a competitive township economy through technology
Tea
Tea Break 1
Shaping the Future of Education
Shaping the Future of Education – Preparing the next generation with skills for future work
Understanding The fourth industrial revolution
Understanding The fourth industrial revolution in the context of the township economy.
Lunch
Day One Lunch
eKasi Women In Tech
eKasi Women In Tech: Addressing the gender gap in the Tech Industry and inspiring the next generation of Women in Tech.
Developing a Vibrant Township Digital Economy
Developing a Vibrant Township Digital Economy
Tea
Fire Side Chat
Fire Side Chat: Celebrating Successful Townships Start-up
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks & Day 1 wrap up
Registration
Welcome to Day 2 of E-kasi Tech Festival & Gaming Expo
Opening Remarks
Game Design & Development
Game Design & Development: Market strategies and mechanism to grow the adoption and uptake of locally developed games.
Tea
Tea Break
Game Based Learning (GBL)
Game Based Learning (GBL): The role of education based games in unlocking students creativity.
Showcase: Pitch Your Game
Showcase: Pitch Your Game Session – 5 Indie Game Developers presenting their games.
Lunch
Esports and Marketing
Understanding Esports and Marketing : The economic opportunities
Developing Esports
Developing Esports culture through grassroots programmes.
Esports - Turning your passion
Esports – Turning your passion
Feedback : Pitch the Game
Feed back on the Pitch the Game Session
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks & Day 2 wrap up
Registration
Welcome to day 3 of E-kasi Tech Festival & Gaming Expo
Gauteng Community Cup Finals
Gauteng Community Cup Finals:
- Tekken 7
- FIFA 2018
Girls in Gaming Exhibition Match
Counter-Strike Competitive Match
TESTIMONIALS
what people say
Gallery
some of our 2017 Ekasi Fest highlights
Techfest sponsors
these awesome companies support us
EXHIBITOR SPONSORS
Location
- Dlamini Hall, Soweto
- info@e-kasifest.co.za
- +27 78 952 8570