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UbuntuNet CONNECT 2024: 31 October – 1 November, Dar es Salaam

Early Bird Registration is open: https://ubuntunet.net/uc2024/

Get ready to embark on the road to this year’s annual research and education networking conference as UbuntuNet Alliance proudly announces the theme for this year’s UbuntuNet Connect 2024 conference: “Maximizing Technological Advancements in Research and Education.

With technology evolving at an unprecedented pace, this conference is set delve into the transformative power of technology within the realm of research and education. The chosen theme underscores UbuntuNet Alliance’s commitment to exploring how emerging technologies can elevate the quality, reach, and impact of research and education pursuits in the UbuntuNet community and beyond.

By focusing on topics such as advancing network infrastructures, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, and high-performance computing (HPC), participants will have the opportunity to explore how these technologies can empower research and education initiatives. Discussions will encompass the potential of AI, HPC, cloud computing, and advanced networking infrastructures to enhance the quality and impact of research and education within the UbuntuNet community.

While celebrating the potential of technological advances, UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 will also provide a platform to address challenges and concerns associated with the adoption and integration of these technologies into research and education practices. Beyond that, the theme will also allow for the discussion of discuss issues surrounding technological advancements such as ethic, diversity and inclusion.

The conference is scheduled for 31 October and 1 November 2024, in the vibrant capital city of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam at the beautiful White Sands Hotel and Conference Center. Hosted by the Tanzania Research and Education Network (TERNET), this conference invites the entire research and education community to participate and contribute to the dialogue surrounding the theme of maximizing technological advancements in research and education.

UbuntuNet Connect 2024 promises to be a dynamic and enriching event, fostering collaboration and innovation in the pursuit of advancing research and education networking in East and Southern Africa. Mark your calendars and join us in Dar es Salaam for this exciting opportunity to explore the transformative power of technology in research and education.

Early bird registration is open from 3 June to 31 August 2024. The rates are as follows:

  • Participants from institutions within Africa: 100 USD
  • Participants from institutions outside of Africa: 150 USD

Additionally, the call for abstracts and panel session proposals is still open and will close on 30 June 2024.

Register now and learn more about the conference theme and other details on the conference webpage.

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