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Sabre Conference Centre

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Schedule

  • 07 Aug 2025
    • 8:00-8:30am Registration
    • 8:30-8:50am Welcome Remarks
    • 8:50-9:50am Panel 1: Financial Intelligence - AI in Banking, Insurance, and Fintech
    • 9:50-10:20am Networking Break
    • 10:20-11:20am Official Ceremony
    • 11:25-11:45am Keynote 1: Building Secure, Scalable Cloud Infrastructures for Emerging Economies
    • 11:50-12:00pm Ignite Talk: Applied Case Use: Cloud-Based AI Solutions for Public Health Informatics
    • 12:00-13:00pm Lunch
    • 13:00-13:45pm Roundtable Discussion: Pathways to AI Careers: From the Classroom to the Cloud
    • 13:50-14:00pm Closing Remarks & Depature
  • 08 Aug 2025
    • 8:00-8:30am Registration & Welcome
    • 8:40-9:10am Enlightening talk: The Future of Work in an AI-Driven Cloud Economy
    • 9:15-9:45am Keynote 2
    • 9:50-10:50am Panel 2: Cybersecurity and AI: Defending the Digital Future
    • 10:50-11:20am Networking Break
    • 11:20-11:50am Demos & Startup session
    • 11:50-12:30pm WIT Panel: Voices of AI - Telling the African Woman’s Story Through Data and Technology
    • 12:30-13:05pm Posters & Hackathon Session
    • 13:05-13:30pm Closing plenary: Next Steps + Awards Presentation
    • 13:30-14:00pm Lunch & Depature

List of Speakers

Bryan S. Carroll

Bryan S. Carroll

Diplomatic Technology Chief - United States Embassy to Zimbabwe. He joined the Foreign Service in 2010. Prior to Zimbabwe, Bryan served in Romania, China, Latvia, Uganda, and Sri Lanka. Before coming to the Department of State, Bryan had an extensive career in the private sector. He held technical roles with Dell Computer Corporation, Rackspace, and the Gates Foundation, among others.

Eng Harrison Masendu

Eng Harrison Masendu

Principal InformatiMinistry of Information Communication Technology Postal and Courier Services

MC Regina Muchinguri

MC Regina Muchinguri

Expertise as a Master of Ceremonies, Event Director, and Program Facilitator.

Thabo Makenete

Thabo Makenete

Head of Public Policy Southern Africa Region at Meta

Juliet Masvaure

Juliet Masvaure

A data analyst and digital skills trainer. She leads Marketing at The Mesh Global and works at Omnicontact International. At 23, she was the youngest speaker at the PMIZ Conference. She’s mentored 15+ youth and helped 350 girls learn to code.

Tinaye Makoni

Tinaye Makoni

Data Science and Actuarial Modelling Manager at Claxon Actuaries. He combines expertise in data science, cloud technologies, and financial risk to deliver innovative solutions for the insurance and banking sectors.

Stern Zvavamwe

Stern Zvavamwe

Certified multi-award-winning Career Coach. His work is anchored in guiding people become career brands that offer world-class solutions in the global labor market. He is the founder and director of Candoa Global Talent.

Jabulani Simplisio Chibaya

Jabulani Simplisio Chibaya

A digital innovation strategist guiding startups and institutions on their AI transformation journeys. He works at the intersection of AI, digital engineering, and education to build future-ready talent. With expertise in data literacy, machine learning, and automation.

Dr Eng Prudence Kadebu

Dr Eng Prudence Kadebu

Researcher and Software Engineer with a passion for innovation and Software Security Engineering

Don Chidziwo

Don Chidziwo

Data Science and Financial Intelligence specialist at Frampol Africa. His expertise encompasses client segmentation, risk management, cybersecurity analytics, and developing innovative fintech solutions that bridge traditional financial services with cutting-edge technology.

Godwill Chiwayi

Godwill Chiwayi

A forensic investigations expert, currently serving as the President and Board Chair of ISACA Harare Chapter. A seasoned auditing and fraud practitioner, he has extensive experience in financial crime investigations, internal audit, financial risk, and compliance. As an avid Chapter leader, Godwill is passionate about fueling careers and developing the next generation of professionals with adequate adoption of emerging technologies and engagement around topical dimensions such as Privacy, Digital Trust and AI. Godwill holds the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), among other qualifications.

Phyllis Tarisai Madaba

Phyllis Tarisai Madaba

An accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in integration development within the financial services industry, now specialising in cloud computing and Platform Engineering. As an AWS User Group Leader and Community Builder across Zimbabwe and South Africa, she is committed to fostering the growth of cloud engineering communities and mentoring emerging IT professionals.

Simon Nyamuda

Simon Nyamuda

Award-winning tech leader and Managing Director of Compulink Holdings. A respected voice in the tech ecosystem, he serves on the executive committee of the ICT Supplier Association of Zimbabwe and passionately advocates for leveraging technology to drive business efficiency, boost productivity, and power Africa's digital transformation

Prisca Memory Nyari

Prisca Memory Nyari

A Systems Administrator at Power Twenty Four Investments. Co-Leader of the Salesforce User Group in Zimbabwe. Salesforce Certified Professional.

Persistence Jaure

Persistence Jaure

A dynamic Effectiveness Manager for ZBFH who thrives on transforming organizational processes to ignite productivity across the entire organization. His active involvement in ZB Innovation hub empowers him to implement cutting-edge strategies that foster creativity and collaboration at every level.

Elizabeth Mafu

Elizabeth Mafu

Holds a Master’s in Software Engineering and lectures in IT and Applied Science. With over a decade of academic experience, her research focuses on AI, Machine Learning, and data-driven solutions for social good. She leads projects on soap upcycling feasibility, IKS-informed AI systems, AI-powered contact tracing (TraceAI), and an E-Grant Management System.

Florence Tinevimbo Mungure

Florence Tinevimbo Mungure

A seasoned educator with over 20 years of teaching experience and a deep commitment to addressing systemic challenges in education. Interests in exploring the intersections of AI and education, educational inequality, academic pressure, and mental health.

Daniel Musundire

Daniel Musundire

urrently working as a Systems and Data Analyst. Daniel is a Machine Learning Engineer, with an education in Computational Neuroscience, BSc Computer Science, MSc in Computer Science and MSc in Applied Mathematical Modelling.

Sisasenkosi Sibanda

Sisasenkosi Sibanda

Co-Founder and Lead Web Developer at FasaSmartech, a tech company focused on smart solutions in parcel delivery. She also serves as a Program Coordinator and Lecturer at Lupane State University. Sisasenkosi holds an MSc in Software Engineering and was a POTRAZ Innovation Drive Challenge winner in 2024. Her work bridges academia, innovation, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in development.