Rwanda Convention Bureau

The 2nd Africa Nephrology Nurses Association (AFNNA) Scientific Conference

RCBWEB — 2024-07-24T16:01:51Z

The African Nephrology Nurses Association AFNNA which was formed in 2019 bring together nephrology nurses and those who work with patients with kidney disease in Africa. The organization stem from the need to work together as nurses in Africa and beyond to improve the care given to patients with kidney diseases. We currently have members from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Zambia, Rwanda and Ghana.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : http://www.afnna-2020.com/En/Detail...

2024 Table Tennis Africa cup & Paris Olympic Games Qualifiers

RCBWEB — 2024-05-13T09:14:24Z

2024 Africa cup

The event will be hosted and organized by the Rwanda Table Tennis Association, under the auspices and authority of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF-Africa) and International Table Tennis Federation from Sunday, 12 May 2024 to Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at BK Arena for both Men and Women.

ITTF Africa Olympic Qualification

The event will be hosted and organized by the Rwanda Table Tennis Association, under the auspices and authority of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF-Africa) and International Table Tennis Federation from Thursday, 16 May 2024 to Saturday, 18 May 2024 at BK Arena, for both Men and Women.

Four (4) players per gender shall qualify to Paris 2024 Olympic Games to take part in the individual Event.
Three (3) players per gender shall emerge from African Qualifications in Rwanda (Check the system of play).
ITTF-Africa has 1 (one) more player per gender that will be selected by WR just taking the players from the Continent. The players will be selected using the ranking published on 11 June 2024.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.ittf.com/2024-events-ca...

NDC Partnership Spring 2024 Steering Committee Meeting

RCBWEB — 2024-05-03T07:49:01Z

The NDC Partnership brings together more than 200 members, including more than 120 countries, developed and developing, and more than 80 institutions to create and deliver on ambitious climate action that help achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Governments identify their NDC implementation priorities and the type of support that is needed to translate them into actionable policies and programs. Based on these requests, the membership offers a tailored package of expertise, technical assistance, and funding. This collaborative response provides developing countries with efficient access to a wide range of resources to adapt to and mitigate climate change and foster more equitable and sustainable development.

The effects of climate change are far-reaching and interconnected. So too must be our response. Transformational change is needed to cut emissions and adapt to a changing climate, all while meeting development needs. Such change requires ground-breaking coordination to mobilize resources globally, with speed and scale. Through The NDC Partnership, countries draw upon members' expertise and funding, turning their NDCs into actionable policies, programs, and projects. The Partnership's approach powers a collective response in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://ndcpartnership.org/

Africa Soft Power Summit 2024

RCBWEB — 2024-04-02T15:02:16Z

The Summit stands as the foremost gathering for women's leadership, as well as Africa's creative and tech industries. Hosted in Africa but with a focus on global growth, we look forward to welcoming participants from around the world.

Innovative voices, fresh perspectives – global representation across industries

New perspectives are emerging both on the continent and beyond. Acknowledging the continent's challenges, we recognize that to address local issues and contribute to global problem-solving, we must nurture African thought leadership, knowledge production, and uptake. These fresh perspectives are the catalysts for real change, and our speakers and delegates have consistently delivered.

Across the full summit agenda, there will be representatives from global brands, and unique individuals from the fields of art and entertainment, technology, tourism, food, sports, finance, health, law, philanthropy, politics, etc., as well as leading figures from the academic, public, and third sectors, not to mention international media coverage.

EXPLORE, ENGAGE AND CONNECT Across 4-days Of High-level Programming:

The Remarkable African Women's (RAW) Leadership Conference
The Creative & Innovative Industries Conference
The Africa Soft Power Gala and Awards
Additionally, there will be masterclasses, roundtables, city tours, and various experiential activities!

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://theafricasoftpowerproject.c...

2nd MICROFINANCE TECH SUMMIT

RCBWEB — 2024-01-23T13:56:25Z

The event is expected to attract 500+ delegates from microfinance institutions, technology experts, policy makers, regulators as well as different stakeholders in the microfinance sector to discuss on the continued discussion about digitization of microfinance to enhance customer experience.

foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among microfinance institutions (MFIs), financial technology (FinTech) companies, policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.

To showcase innovative technology solutions and case studies that have the potential to transform microfinance operations and impact.

To address the challenges and opportunities in integrating technology into microfinance while ensuring customer protection and data security.

promote cross-sector partnerships and encourage investment in technology-driven microfinance initiatives.

Bringing together delegates from across the entire microfinance sector in Africa to match with technology side, the greater discussion on how they can potentially collaborate to walk the digital journey.

This annual meeting place for the Microfinance and technology, Microfinance Technology Summit will bring together the most senior representatives from microfinance institutions, Banks, regulators, policy makers and technology companies. Whether you are an established microfinance institution or financial technology provider, Microfinance Technology Summit is the only platform where you will know exactly what the sector is expecting and challenges for you to design the right solution for tomorrow.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://microfinancetechsummit.com/

JCI Africa and Middle East Area Conference 2024

RCBWEB — 2024-01-23T13:14:42Z

The JCI AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST CONFERENCE is an annual event that unites around 500 young, active citizens from Africa, the Middle East, and other continents. We are convinced that individuals started the most positive impacts in the world.
The conference brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, and stakeholders worldwide to put together positive energies and intelligence while volunteering to create positive change in our respective communities and the world at large. This will be an opportunity for each delegate attending AMEC in Rwanda in 2024 to participate in inspiring, business and networking sessions and attend empowering training and workshops.
All the delegates will also have fun and joyful moments while in Rwanda and experience the cultural heritage of the land of a thousand hills.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://jcirwanda.org/Amec2024/

Africa CEO Forum

RCBWEB — 2024-01-23T12:30:25Z

AFRICA'S LARGEST ANNUAL PRIVATE SECTOR EVENT IS BACK IN KIGALI

2 000 business leaders, investors and policy makers from Africa and around the world: the annual summit of the AFRICA CEO FORUM is the largest international meeting of the African private sector.

Two days of conferences, debates and high-level meetings dedicated to highlighting the driving role of the private sector in the development of the continent.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.theafricaceoforum.com/f...

International Network for Governmental Science Advice - INGSA 2024

RCBWEB — 2023-11-02T09:43:54Z

The International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) is the world's largest
community of practice dedicated to enhancing the interfaces between knowledge producers and
holders, public policy makers, and societies.
As a global network of over 5500 members in 140 countries, INGSA partners with some of the
world's foremost experts and practitioners at the evidence-to-policy interface. These include
science advisors and advisory mechanisms at all levels of government.
Since its establishment in 2014, INGSA's global conferences have led the way on the development
and evolution of the study and practice of evidence informed policymaking and science advice to
governments.

INGSA2024: The Transformation Imperative will focus on new and evolving theories and practices of
inclusion and diversity in science advice to governments. What does a more connected and inclusive
science advice look like in its development, its goals, and its reception?

The conference will feature strong leadership from INGSA's established Regional Chapters in Africa,
Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, updates on new Chapters in North America and Europe,
and highlight the establishment of the first linguistic division for INGSA, the Réseau francophone
international en conseil scientifique (International francophone network for science advice).
In doing so, INGSA2024 will highlight the issues of:

linguistic, cultural, and jurisdictional context,
intergenerational equity,
collective action on global challenges, and
increasingly pluralistic methods and roles that the sciences (across all disciplines) and societies play in decision-making.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.ingsa2024.com/

BAL 2024

RCBWEB — 2023-07-19T10:36:55Z

The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the NBA, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that completed its third season in May 2023. Headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, the BAL builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Africa has organized across the continent and marks the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America.

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced a multi-year extension of their existing collaboration that will see the BAL continue to play games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda each season, including the BAL Playoffs and Finals in 2024, 2026 and 2028. The BAL and RDB will also collaborate on youth development and social impact programs.

Fans can follow the BAL (@theBAL) on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube and register their interest in receiving more information at BAL.NBA.com.

For more information and updates, visit the website below

View online : https://bal.nba.com

eLearning Africa 2024

RCBWEB — 2023-07-18T12:16:23Z

The eLearning Africa Conference and Exhibition is Africa's premier event focused on digital education, training, and skills development. Bringing together experts, policymakers, academics, business leaders, and investors, the conference aims to foster dialogue, innovation, and collaboration to advance Africa's educational landscape.

The conference will cast a spotlight on the pivotal roles of education and skills development in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals and Africa's Agenda 2063. Collaboratively, attendees will delve into the intersections of education, skills, investment, and innovation, unlocking the boundless potential of Africa. Together, we will forge a future where the youth spearhead long-term investment and innovation decisions, propelling Africa's ongoing success

It is a global forum for everyone with an interest in education, training and skills development in Africa. In the past years it has offered thousands of professionals in education, training and development invaluable insights into the evolving world of technology learning.
A unique event, Africa's largest conference and exhibition on technology supported learning, training and skills development, eLearning Africa is a network of experts, practitioners, policy makers and investors committed to the future of education and training.

It provides a diverse, content rich and thought-provoking programme, which includes pre-conference workshops and launches, plenary sessions, debates, discovery demos, knowledge factories and an annual Ministerial Round Table, as well as a large exhibition and demonstration area hosting leading international and African educational and technology organisations across sectors in Africa.

SOME KEY FACTS

eLearning Africa was founded in 2005 and has taken place in Addis Ababa in 2006, in Nairobi in 2007, in Accra in 2008, in Dakar in 2009, in Lusaka in 2010, in Dar es Salaam in 2011, in Cotonou in 2012, in Windhoek in 2013, in Kampala in 2014, in Addis Ababa in 2015, in Cairo in 2016, in Port Louis in 2017, in Kigali in 2018, in Abidjan in 2019, a host of virtual events in 2020 / 2021 and in Kigali in 2022.

Over the past years, eLearning Africa has hosted 19,242 participants from 100+ countries around the world, with over 75% coming from the African continent. More than 4,000 speakers have addressed the conference about every aspect of digital learning, training and skills development.

The conference is held in ENGLISH and FRENCH.

The PROGRAMME includes core dialogues, discovery demos, knowledge exchange sessions, knowledge factories, panel discussions, panel talks, plenary sessions, pre-conference events and boardroom discussions on specific topics and informal networking opportunities in which practitioners share their experiences, ideas, new information and perspectives.

In the EXHIBITION AREA, leading international eLearning manufacturers, suppliers and service providers present their latest products and services. Most participants see the exhibition as an important meeting point for professional interaction and networking within the conference.

WORKSHOPS, conducted by leading experts and practitioners, precede the event. These small, intensive sessions offer attendees a unique opportunity to acquire new skills and learn about the latest developments.

eLearning Africa is the venue for MINISTERIAL ROUND TABLE, an annual meeting of African ICT and Education ministers, who take part in a day-long discussion of key issues affecting education, training, skills and technology before the official opening of the main conference.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://www.elearning-africa.com/co...