SiKaBaDu Summit - The Beacon in the Ocean of Digital Transformation
The primary goal of our event is to promote the Cape Verdean tech ecosystem through engaging panel discussions and breakout sessions featuring a diverse group of entrepreneurs, tech innovators, established business leaders, and representatives from government agencies. We aim to share success stories, explore collaboration opportunities, and attract technical talent to Cape Verde.
Guest Check in/ Welcoming | 13.30 - 14.00
Opening session | 14.00 - 14.15
Panel discussions | 14:15 - 15:30
Panel 1: Success stories, opportunities, and trends
Moderators: Paulo Lopes | LinkedIn profile & Keita Violante | LinkedIn profile
Description: Sharing experiences of people who are successfully doing business in Cape Verde, and discussing how technology can enhance their businesses. This panel will also touch on (tech) recruitment opportunities, providing a bridge to the next panel.Panel members:
1. TechPark CV - Kesia Lima LinkedIn profile
2. Laurent Gachnang LinkedIn profile
3. CV Digital - Milton Cabral LinkedIn profile
4. Nelson Oliveira from ZING LinkedIn profile
Panel 2: Investment opportunities, Challenges, and Recruitment
Moderators: Paulo Lopes & Keita Violante
Description: Discussing investment opportunities, recruitment of talent, trends, and dealing with international business and tech opportunities.
Panellists:
1. Nadine Tavares (UniTEK)LinkedIn profile
2. Ricardo Lima Pires LinkedIn profile
3. Farshida Zafar LinkedIn profile
4. Resat Volkan Gunel LinkedIn profile
Breakout rooms | 15.30 - 16.30
Small group discussions based on panel topics.
Facilitated by experts for in-depth insights.
Rotation of 20 min. each room.
Room 1: Collaboration and remote work opportunities in Cape Verde by TechparkCV
Room 2: Mentorship and feedback for business challenges by a collective of in the Netherlands based entrepreneurs - MAITT
Room 3: Investment and recruitment opportunities by UniTEK
Ending remarks | 16.45 - 17.00
Pedro Lopes | Secretary of State for Digital Economy at Government of Cabo Verde
Cocktail moment | 16.30 - 18.00
Informal mingling with music and light entertainment.
Opportunity for networking and further discussions.