About The Seminar
The Smart Education Seminar is a unique national platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on transforming education through technology. This one-day event brings together the key decision-makers and innovators dedicated to a single goal: building a modern, equitable, and high-quality education system for every child in Zimbabwe.
Under the theme “Powering the Future: Building a Connected, Equitable, and AI-Ready Education System for Zimbabwe,” we focus on practical solutions to the most pressing challenges in education today.
Together, we can turn ideas into action and build the future of education in Zimbabwe.
Seminar Key Focus Areas
Our discussions will be centred on 8 important pillars that form the foundation of a smart education system:
1. Universal School Connectivity: Creating reliable, high-speed internet access for every school as the essential foundation for digital learning.
2. Sustainable Energy Solutions: Deploying solar and other renewable power sources to keep schools and technology running.
3. Smart Classroom Tools & Content: Equipping classrooms with interactive technology and locally relevant digital learning materials.
4.Data-Driven Education: Using learning analytics to track student progress, support teachers, and improve educational outcomes.
1. AI in Learning & Administration: Responsibly integrating Artificial Intelligence to personalize learning and streamline school operations.
2. Future-Proofing Our Teachers: Providing continuous training for educators on digital tools, new teaching methods, and AI literacy.
3.Building a Digital-First Curriculum: Updating what students learn to include coding, digital literacy, and critical thinking for the modern world.
4. Financing & Partnerships for Scale: Developing sustainable investment models and public-private partnerships to fund this national transformation.
Some of Our Speakers
Tofara Lindsay Chokera
Founder and CEO Tofara Online
Nyasha Chasakara
CEO Solarpro Zimbabwe
Tim Middleton
Executive Director ATS
Lovely T Fundisi
AI Ethics,Cyber security &IS Audit Professional