Sunday
3rd November 2024
The Superior University, Gold Campus
Objective: Teach participants how to apply deep learning to enhance indigenous economic sectors, like agriculture, craft markets, or natural resource management.
Activities: Hands-on training with datasets related to indigenous industries; sessions on transfer learning and model fine-tuning for local contexts; case studies of successful applications.
Objective: Introduce blockchain as a tool for creating transparent, decentralized supply chains, which can empower indigenous businesses and ensure fair compensation.
Activities:
- Introductory Session: Cover blockchain fundamentals, with a focus on transparency, security, and decentralization.
- Hands-on Practice: Teach participants to set up a simple blockchain ledger, simulate transactions, and explore smart contracts.
- Use Case Exploration: Showcase examples of blockchain in tracking goods (e.g., indigenous crafts, agricultural products) to prove authenticity and ensure fair trade.
- Project Development: Participants collaborate on designing a blockchain-based solution for an indigenous business or product, focusing on practical implementation challenges.
Objective: To discuss how technology can be harnessed to empower indigenous communities and enhance their economic and cultural development.
Discussion Topics:
- Case studies of successful technology implementations in indigenous communities.
- Challenges and opportunities of adopting new technologies.
- Community-led initiatives and their impact on cultural preservation.
- Strategies for ensuring technology solutions are culturally relevant and sustainable.
| Venue: | Class room 3,4,5 |
| Duration: | 60 Minutes |
| Time | 11:30-12:30 |
Objective: Address the importance of AI literacy among indigenous youth to prepare them for future job markets.
Topics:
- Curriculum development for AI education in indigenous schools.
- Partnerships with tech companies to provide training and resources.
- Success stories of indigenous youth excelling in tech and AI fields.
Objective: Discuss how digital technologies, particularly AI, can open new avenues for economic empowerment in indigenous communities.
Topics:
- How AI is transforming traditional sectors (e.g., agriculture, craftsmanship, healthcare) in indigenous communities.
- Case studies showcasing indigenous communities using AI tools for market insights, productivity improvement, and cultural preservation.
- Ethical considerations and the importance of ensuring AI solutions are contextually relevant and accessible.
- Discuss how digital technologies, particularly AI, can open new avenues for economic empowerment in indigenous communities.
Objective: Explore how indigenous communities can develop and finance cybersecurity strategies to protect their digital assets, cultural heritage, and economic interests.
Topics:
Understanding Cybersecurity Needs: Discuss the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by indigenous communities, including protection of traditional knowledge, digital identities, and online businesses.
Funding Opportunities: Explore funding sources, grants, and partnerships available to indigenous groups for developing cybersecurity infrastructure and training programs.
Indigenous-Led Cybersecurity Solutions: Highlight successful examples of indigenous-led cybersecurity initiatives, showcasing innovative approaches to safeguarding digital assets and promoting data sovereignty.
Capacity Building: Strategies for building local expertise in cybersecurity, including community training programs, workshops, and collaboration with educational institutions.
Future Trends: Discuss emerging trends in cybersecurity and how indigenous communities can proactively adapt to protect their digital landscapes.
Objective: To equip indigenous organizations, leaders, and community members with effective fundraising strategies tailored to their unique cultural contexts and project needs.
Objective: Guide participants through the software development lifecycle, focusing on projects that address specific indigenous community challenges.
Topics:
- Identifying community needs and translating them into software requirements.
- Prototyping and testing solutions with community involvement.
- Strategies for sustainable software development that empowers indigenous communities.
Objective: Discuss the importance of rigorous software testing in developing applications that meet the unique needs of indigenous communities.
Topics:
- Best practices for testing software solutions designed for indigenous contexts.
- Case studies of indigenous-led projects where testing significantly improved user experience and satisfaction.
- Strategies for involving community members in the testing process to ensure cultural relevance and usability.
