Session brief

The astronomical growth of social media such as Facebook and Twitter has had tremendous consequences on society. This is particularly true as the social media affects the way people relate, communicate, live their lives and even how they do business. This is thus an important session as it gives delegates an opportunity to engage with issues of the use and effects of social media. Delegates will share experiences and debate the use of social media in Africa, and the possible consequences they have on the societies and communities in Africa.

Panellists:

09:00 - 09:15 - Youth Participation and Internet governance in Africa: A new societal approach? - Tshishimbi Etienne -ISOC Sénégal

09:15 - 09:30 - Impact on Business Agility - Leo Maluwa -Malawi SDNP

09:30 - 09:45- The dotAFRICA (.AFRICA) project: The launch strategy of the TLD and the value proposition - Koffi Fabrice Djossou - DotAfrica

09:45 - 10:00- Technology and business: use of social media for promoting SMEs - Patricia K Litho -Makerere University

10:00 -10:30 - Questions and Answers

Moderator: Nnenna Nwakanma