The 12th

March 18-21, 2024
Accra, Ghana

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What toexpect

700+ ICT4D practitioners
Biggest in-person ICT4D event globally.
Explore new business opportunities.
Exchange innovations and experiences.

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Hands-on & interactive sessions

Tailor your own conference

March 18: workshops & networking events
March 19-20: ICT4D Conference
March 21: ICT4D Training Day

BACKGROUND
The ICT4D Conference is a dynamic multi-disciplinary gathering of700+ inspiring leaders and thought-provoking speakers from public,
private and civil society organizations from across the humanitarianand international development community.
The global conference explores how Information Communication
Technology for Development (ICT4D) and data innovations aremaking a measurable difference in millions of peoples’ lives andincreases the impact of humanitarian relief, development andconservation projects.
Highly interactive and hands-on, the conference attracts a diverse
audience of technical advisors and senior executives.

“CRS founded the ICT4D Conference in 2010 to bring together a communityof practitioners and learn from each other about how to best apply rapidly
evolving digital technologies to help accelerate the end of poverty, hunger
and preventable disease. Each year I am amazed by the incredible
examples of how the responsible and effective use of tech and data enable
us to increase our impact at scale. I am particularly excited about theupcoming Conference as it will bring together the global ICT4D community
in person after a long time."
Nora Lindström, senior ICT4D director, Catholic Relief Services

OBJECTIVE
The ICT4D Conference aims to advance global knowledge exchange and build
capacity on ICT4D and digital development to drive more impactful use of technology
for good. ​Knowledge
exchange

Cross-sectoral
learning

ICT4D
partnerships

To create an
engaging and fun
atmosphere forparticipants to sharegood practices andinnovations, andlearn new skills.

To design inclusive
spaces for crosssectoral learning andcapacity building
with a focus onpractitioners andlocalimplementation.

To foster partnerships among localand international
actors —NGOs,governments, privatesector, research
institutions, andfunders.​

HISTORY
ICT4D Conference was founded in 2010 by Catholic Relief Services and has
grown each year to become an invaluable opportunity for civil society, andpublic and private organizations to exchange their insights and network.
Recent Conferences were held in Kampala, Uganda (2019), Lusaka, Zambia(2018), Hyderabad, India (2017), and Nairobi, Kenya (2016).
In 2024, the ICT4D Conference returns to Ghana to follow up on theseconversations and discuss how development programs can achieve excellencein their reach and effectiveness through the application of digital innovations.

ICT4D Conference
attendance over theyears

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DIVERSE AUDIENCE
Past ICT4D Conferences have been attended by C-suite executives, senior
managers, program leaders, field officers, IT/data managers and senior technicaladvisors from disciplines ranging from agriculture, health, education, conservationand disaster management to information and communications technology, datamanagement, GIS/mapping and financial services.

Audience profile of thelast ICT4D Conference

993 Participants
415 organizations81 countries

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AGENDA THEMES
1. Track: Digital to Tackle Wicked Problems
Wicked problems are problems that are socially complex, sometimes
contradictory, and often changing. Tackling them requires collaboration,
experimentation, and learning from failure as well as each other. In this track,
subject matter experts and ICT4D practitioners will share how they are using
digital approaches to help solve these global challenges, while also making surethat digital transformation efforts do not contribute to widening digital divides.
Themes:Food security & agriculture
Climate change adaptation & mitigation
Digital health
Conflict, peace building, social cohesion
Youth engagement & employment
Digital inclusion

2.

Track: Data Innovations for Impact

The world is experiencing rapid advancements in our ability to leverage data. Thisability comes with both increased demands for data, and a slowly growing
recognition of the rights of data subjects. At the same time, many global
development organizations struggle to effectively use the significant amounts ofdata they collect.
Themes:Innovations in using geospatial data
AI & machine learning for social good
Responsible data governance & management
Usability & reliability of off-the-shelf solutions
Data rights
From M&E to impact

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3. Track: Local Leadership for a Digital FutureThis track will feature discussions that highlight opportunities and approaches tobuild responsible, sustainable, and locally-owned digital foundations. Digitalpublic infrastructure is increasingly recognized as essential for societies to reap
the benefits of digital transformation. Yet establishing digital public infrastructure
faces many hurdles, from building capacity to finding sustainable financing.
Cyberattacks too are on the increase, making it essential that digital systems andinterventions are designed for privacy first. And connectivity remains a challenge– both for project implementation as well as for millions of people who areunable to benefit from digital services.
Themes:Digital public infrastructure, digital public goods
Sustainability
Local leadership
Digital capacity building
Privacy & cyber security
Connectivity

Diverse conference sessions:
Plenary panels & keynotes
Big Discussion: asking provocative questions and debating key challenges
Breakout sessions
Executive Session (by invitation)
Formal & informal networking
Learning Carousel & 'unconference' sessions
ICT4D Training Day, workshops, hackathon
Exhibition & Demonstration Stage showcasing the latest product innovations
Press event

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ICT4D EXPERTISE
Past conference speakers include:
Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Uganda
K.T. Rama Rao, Minister of Information Technology and Industries,
Government of Telangana, India
Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Tradeand Development
Andrew Rugege, Regional Director for Africa, ITU
Jennifer Poidatz, Vice President Humanitarian Response, CRS
Daniel Couture, CIO, UNICEFJohn Zoltner, Sr Director, ICT4D & Tech. Innovation, Save the ChildrenKellie Bentz, Head of Global Disaster, Response & Relief, AirBnB
Jane Meseck, Sr Director, Global Programs & Partnerships, Microsoft
Mac Esmilla, CISO, World Vision International
Chris Burns, Director for the Center for Digital Development, USAID
Rebecca Moore, Director of Engineering, Google Earth
Lauren Woodman, CEO, NetHope
Joseph Mucheru, MBS Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Kenya

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PAST PARTNERS& SPONSORSPARTNER BENEFITSThe ICT4D Conference provides an exclusive and high-profile platform toengage with regional governments and policymakers, U.N. agencies,international and regional NGOs, and businesses. Partnering positions youragency firmly as a universally recognized thought leader in digitaldevelopment.

Influence the debate: Give a keynote presentation to highlight digitaldevelopment trends in Ghana. Lead a constructive dialogue with key
policymakers, funders, program directors, field directors, and technical experts.
Promote your work: Our experienced conference executive and marketing
team ensure that you will benefit from reaching an audience of ICT anddevelopment experts.
Meet key decision makers: Our interactive networking sessions will allow you
to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones with key global andregional decision and policymakers. Our focused audience ensures that only
key people attend and that the discussions have an impact far beyond theconference.

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GETTING INVOLVED
Options to get involve include:
Speaking: Join our diverse speaker panel and showcase your work and
ICT4D thought leadership. Either secure a high-profile speaking slot as
partner or sponsor, or apply in our public Call for Speakers scheduled forearly September.
Partnering: Join our Consortium as co-lead of the conference track andinfluencing the agenda and debate.
Sponsoring: Get recognized thought leader by becoming a Sponsor,
secure a speaking opportunity, host a side event, and influence thediscussion.
Exhibiting: showcase your innovation in the exhibition area or on thedemonstration stage.
Learning: Attend the Conference and Training Day. Exclusive ticket forsenior representative to attend the Executive session.
Media: Join the Press Event on the first Conference Day, and meetpresenters and spokespeople for interviews.Contact Us
Sonja Ruetzel, Conference Manager
Email: sonja.ruetzel@crs.org

What past attendees said about ICT4D Conferences:"I enjoyed the interactive format with participation from around the globe.”"Great opportunity for open and genuine discussions & networking.""Emphasis was made on community-driven initiatives to help
promote the uptake of ICT4D."

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