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Invent What’s Next with IBM Research – Africa

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  • University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa and virtual
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About

This event will convene renowned scientists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry experts to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights on the latest advancements, challenges and discoveries in Healthcare on the continent. The agenda includes keynote lectures, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops covering key IBM technologies such as Foundation Models and Quantum Computing as applied to the domain of Healthcare and Life Sciences. 

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·    Job Application Essentials

·    Data Fundamentals

·    AI Fundamentals

·    Machine Learning for Data Science projects

·    Applied Data Science

Agenda

  • SA
    Solomon Assefa
    VP, IBM Research - Climate & Impact Science
    IBM Research
    RP
    Ria Pinto
    Ria Pinto
    Country and Technology Leader, South Africa
    IBM
    SM
    Stephanie Muller
    Technical Lead, Healthcare and Life Sciences
    IBM Research
  • SM
    Sibusisiwe Makhanya
    Senior Research Manager
    IBM Research

  • **IBM SkillsBuild **is a **free **education program focused on enabling high school students, university students & faculty and adult learners, develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities. The program includes an online platform that is complemented by customized practical learning experiences delivered in collaboration with a global network of partners.

    JM
    John Matogo
    John Matogo
    Corporate Social Responsibility Leader for MEA
    IBM
  • HR
    Helen Rees
    Helen Rees
    Professor and Executive Director
    Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
  • GG
    Glenda Gray
    Glenda Gray
    CEO and President
    South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

  • Moderated by: Michal Rosen-Zvi

    GG
    Glenda Gray
    Glenda Gray
    CEO and President
    South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
    SM
    Sibusisiwe Makhanya
    Senior Research Manager
    IBM Research
    JM
    John Matogo
    John Matogo
    Corporate Social Responsibility Leader for MEA
    IBM
    JH
    Jianying Hu
    Jianying Hu
    IBM Fellow; Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences Research; Global Science Leader, AI for Health
    IBM Research
    MR
    Michal Rosen-Zvi
    Director, AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences
    IBM Research
    HR
    Helen Rees
    Helen Rees
    Professor and Executive Director
    Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
  • MR
    Michal Rosen-Zvi
    Director, AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences
    IBM Research
    JH
    Jianying Hu
    Jianying Hu
    IBM Fellow; Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences Research; Global Science Leader, AI for Health
    IBM Research
  • AR
    Ajay Royyuru
    IBM Fellow; Chief Science Officer, HCLS Research
    IBM Research

  • Demos: Watson Assistant, WatsonX.ai, WatsonX.governance and more

    RM
    Rebone Meraba
    Client Engineering - Data Scientist, Global Sales
    IBM
    MM
    Masego Mosala
    Data & AI Technical Specialist, Global Sales
    IBM
    SH
    Shiven Harrichunder
    Data & AI Technical Specialist, Data Scientist, Quantum Ambassador
    IBM
    ST
    Siphiwe Thwala
    Research Scientist
    IBM Research
    TG
    Tamara Rosemary Govindasamy
    Research Scientist
    IBM Research
    CM
    Craig Mahlasi
    IBM Research
    MB
    Muaaz Bhamjee
    Staff Research Scientist
    IBM Research
    CE
    Chana Erasmus
    Socio Economic Development (SED) Lead - CSR Social Impact Program
    IBM
    NM
    Noluthando Maleka
    Recruiter, Product and Technology MEA & CEE
    IBM
    AN
    Anashrie Naidoo
    Skills Development
    IBM
    SM
    Sibongile Mkwanazi
    EEIP Academic Programme Manager
    IBM
    GD
    Gemma Dawson
    Quantum Community Advocate
    IBM Research