Hub Unconference

Hub
Unconference
2024

Zimbabwe’s leading annual gathering on digital media, civic tech, and the creative economy, is back for 2024! We are excited to invite dynamic speakers and engaging session proposals for this year’s event, which will take place from the 24th to the 25th of September in Harare. The “Level Up” theme represents our collective pursuit of progress, innovation, and positive social change during trying times. We’ll explore how during a time of war, fake news and climate breakdown we can use digital media, civic tech, and artistic activism to “level up” together including voices from the margins, driving meaningful conversations, and finding solutions for some of our big societal and planetary problems.

Our Key Focus This Year Includes

#Hub2024

01

Creative Economy

The role of technology in creative industries
Monetization strategies for digital content creators
Collaborative models in the arts and media

02

Civic Tech

Tools and platforms for civic engagement
Case studies on successful civic tech initiatives
The role of technology in enhancing democracy

03

Climate Justice

Digital tools for climate activism
The intersection of climate change and social justice
Community-led initiatives for environmental sustainability

Hub Speakers

Abel Dzobo

Abel Dzobo is a documentary filmmaker and journalist who holds a Master’s in Media and Society Studies degree from Midlands…

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Nkosinathi Mcetywa

Nkosinathi Mcetywa is the Project Lead for Public Relations and Communications at the Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN). He is…

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Xuman

Makhtar Fall, known as Xuman, is an engaged Senegalese rapper, born in Ivory Coast and raised in Senegal. He began…

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Antonio Kisembo

Antonio Kisembo is co-founder of the Media Challenge Initiative, the premier media organization in Uganda specializing in nurturing the next…

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Justine Wanda

Justine Wanda is a stand-up comedian, writer, and satirist based in Nairobi. She’s proficient in dark and observational humor and…

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Stephen Horn

Stephen Horn is the founder and creative director of Politically Aweh, South Africa’s wittiest news show. The show has won…

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Open Data Africa Summit

As part of the Hub Unconference, we are thrilled to host the Open Data Africa Summit, featuring speakers from seven different African countries. This summit will delve into the critical role of data in governance, transparency, and civic participation across the continent. Sign up and be a part of the conversation at The Hub Unconference 2024 and help us “Level Up” the future of digital media, civic tech, and climate justice in Zimbabwe and beyond.