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Africa Gathering brings technophiles, thinkers, entrepreneurs, innovators and everybody else together to talk about positive change in sustainable development, technology, social networking, health, education and good governance in Africa.

Africa Gathering DC will focus on the re-emerging arts, politics, social movements, and all things under the umbrella of the building of a New Africa, as they organically intersect with the work of women in and of Africa. Delegates and speakers will share their ideas under the palaver tree and discuss how their work drives, or is driven by the help of women in Africa.

ICTworks subscribers can use the discount code "ICTD2011" (without quotes) for 20% off their preferred tickets.

Africa Gathering provides a space to bring technophiles, entrepreneurs, and innovators together to talk about positive change in sustainable development for Africa.

Africa Gathering is about sharing ideas for positive change - and its coming to Washington DC on April 23 & 24 2010 with two main events:

Friday Night Networking

A business networking event to meet some of the most forward-looking and successful business people currently working alongside ordinary Africans to bring positive change to the continent - great workshops and first-class speakers to inspire you.

Saturday Conference

A full day of conversations with thought leaders, including:
Shawn Sarwar - VaxTrac
Jenny Stefanotti - Harvard University
Nii Simmonds - Wall Street without Walls
Danya Steele - Excited about Africa
Sean Coetzee - Woodsmoke
Molly Mattessich - Africa Rural Connect
Jepchumba - African Digital Art
Kit Cody - Rwanda ventures
Catherine Casey - Acumen Fund
Mike McKay - Baobab Health
Mariéme Jamme - Spot One Global Solutions
Josef Scarantino - African Tech Network
Teddy Ruge - Project diaspora

Had I told you in 2000 that Kampala, Uganda would host a TED-type event sponsored by UNICEF and a growing IT incubation center, with notables like New York Times reporters and founders of the World Wide Web, you would've laughed me out of the room with a parting, "In Africa? Hahahahh!"

No one is laughing now. In fact, I'm applauding the organizational skills of Jonathan Gosier and his Appfrica Labs in pulling off TEDxKampala. Just listen to the presentation lineup:

Making ICT history in Africa

Simply put, the event was incredible! Stephen Boyera of the World Wide Web Foundation offered the keynote talk, while Ron Nixon from the New York Times dropped with arguably one of the most interesting talks of the day where he presented his app Ujima which tracks spending too and from African countries.

Solomon King of Node Six gave a moving talk on how he became a ‘famous citizen journalist’ for simply blogging about his experiences during the Kampala riots. Paul Bagyenda of Digital Solutions offered advice for young tech entrepreneurs, while Paul Asiimwe of Sipi Law Uganda talked about the importance of intellectual property law and digital rights to protect content and content producers.

Or better yet, you can check out videos of the event. Wait, think about that for a moment - you're watching what happened just a few days ago hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away in East Africa. Just the very act makes me want to laugh with happiness - this is Africa's ICT arrival:

If you're disappointed you missed TEDxKampala, then check out Africa Gathering Nairobi - technophiles, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and innovators talking about positive change in sustainable development and technology across Africa. They're convening December 21-22 in Nairobi, Kenya, to highlight emerging technology that is relevant to Africa - get your tickets now!