The Hub UnConference, Zimbabwe’s premier gathering on digital media, civic tech, and the creative economy, returns for its 10th edition from September 24-25, 2024, at Moto Republik in Harare.
This year’s event, running under the theme “Level Up,” promises an invigorating array of speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and cutting-edge showcases, all aimed at empowering young people to embrace technology for social good.
The event has become a landmark for tech enthusiasts, media practitioners, and creative minds.
The 2024 edition will host a stellar lineup of local and international speakers, including Kenyan comic Justine Wanda, Senegalese musician Xuman, Dr Millie Phiri from South Africa’s Conversation Africa, and Ugandan media leader Antonio Kisemboi. Zimbabwe’s own Professor Nehemiah Chivandikwa will also take the stage.
This year, the UnConference will spotlight pressing issues like climate justice, the intersection of AI and media, and the rise of civic tech in shaping public discourse. The programming includes panel discussions, masterclasses, and lightning talks that will explore how technology can counter misinformation and foster inclusive dialogues.
Takudzwa Musakasa, the event coordinator, highlighted the relevance of this year’s theme: “In a world dealing with environmental crises, misinformation, and social conflict, it’s crucial that we ‘level up’ by using digital media and civic technology to amplify marginalized voices and seek solutions to global challenges.”
A significant highlight is the Open Africa Data Summit, which will bring together experts from five African nations to discuss the pivotal role of data in governance and civic engagement.
The summit is backed by Charm Africa, a consortium dedicated to defending human rights and media freedoms across the continent.
Free and open to all, the Hub UnConference offers an unparalleled platform to engage with innovative ideas and critical global trends shaping the future of Africa.
