How we learn is changing fast, and the ability to turn digital data into meaningful skills will be the difference between drinking from the firehose of the internet or drowning in it. Mynhardt van Pletsen proposes a useful framework for distilling our daily bombardment of data and information into experiences for learning that not only informs but more importantly, inspires us to take action towards a healthier, more wholesome world. Mynhardt Van Pletsen is a 25 year veteran of the creative and communication industry, with experience in PR, marketing and brand strategy. Mynhardt is passionate about guiding creative professionals to build meaningful careers and doing the work that matters to them.

The Metaverse is one of today’s most rapidly evolving phenomena. It is misunderstood, overused, and misapplied. More so in a business context. Lazaros provides us with a perspective of how the user experience of gaming will drive the Metaverse, in line with the rapid evolution and merging of technologies such as 5G, Machine Learning, IoT, Cloud, Batteries and Graphical Processing. Lazaros practically describes how Digital Twins will be the way businesses will be run in the future, a move away from more traditional mediums, and how business leaders can structure their thinking to make practical sense of this concept. A not too distant, or ‘virtual’ reality. Lazaros Karapanagiotidis has spent his career in Digital Strategy development and implementation, eCommerce, Digital Product Development, Marketing, and Enterprise Transformation. He is interested in making sense of what "Digital" means, and how it applies to everyday life for businesses and consumers. His passion is in leveraging data to drive business outcomes and is a regular writer on topics impacting the fourth industrial revolution.

Performing artist Serati Maseko uses an eco-feminist lens to interrogate the dual oppressions of human beings and nature, and the effects of nature deprivation in urban areas. Utilising music and storytelling, she takes us on a journey of her own discovery and invites us to reimagine the ways that we interact with the non-human natural world. Serati Maseko is a multidisciplinary artist and activist from Johannesburg, she uses the mediums of music, poetry, stage performance and writing to communicate ideas, explore the human condition, express emotion, and to hold a mirror to humanity. Born in Alexandra Township in Johannesburg, her upbringing was divided between different parts of Johannesburg, Boston Massachusetts, and London, England. In early 2022 her article titled ‘’Democratising Nature’’ was published in Daily Maverick. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community

Are we adequately preparing our students for their future?”. Engineer and ed-tech enthusiast Rajesh Pasungili explores how schools can leverage the introduction of tech-centred subjects such as Robotics and Coding to pave the way for a technological future. Rather than viewing robotics as an isolated subject, we should be incorporating it in a cross-curriculum approach to make learning relevant again. Rajesh Pasungili Ramakrishnan is the founder and CEO of an educational organisation specialising in robotics. He is an education enthusiast with a passion for people. He endeavours to help better equip students for a life after high school and to foster a passion for robotics and programming from a young age, by introducing students to industry-relevant skills. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Creativity, innovation, and adaptability are among the most important business skills today. And luckily we are all born as creative geniuses – creativity is our birthright! So why do we find innovation so difficult? Why do 95% of product innovations fail and why are leaders dissatisfied with their innovation programs at roughly the same levels? It’s mainly because most of us have traded our innate flexibility and adaptability for safety and security in our identity – who we see ourselves as. We have become attached, even addicted, to our opinions, approaches, values, and perspectives. As great as we humans are at creative thinking, we are at least as good at judging things and getting stuck in those judgments forever. And that is why Michael Lee points out in this talk that the most important innovation you can ever make is to innovate yourself. Only then can you consistently and successfully innovate in your product, project, team, or company. Creativity is really thinking differently from YOURSELF and innovation is acting differently from yourself. Learn how to begin letting go of your addiction to your view of who you are in this transformative presentation. Michael Lee is an international expert in the mindset of creativity and innovation and has been involved in education for a number of years. With more than two decades of experience as a writer, script editor, director, and producer in the film and TV industry across the US, Europe and Africa. His TV productions have won 5 South African Film & TV Awards (SAFTAs).

Artificial intelligence is still a foreign concept to many Africans. Okeletsang Mookeletsi’s talk brings Artificial intelligence closer to the audience by giving examples which are relatable and easy to understand. She brings to life how artificial intelligence can help tackle the challenge of food security. This talk takes one through the journey of the afrocentric path of AI and it challenges one to see themselves participating in the algorithms of AI whether they know it or not. Okeletsang Mookeletsi is a Commercial Legal attorney specialising in IT, with experience spanning across telecommunications, technology and petroleum. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Space Studies at UCT,a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) . An enthusiast of data privacy and artificial intelligence, both of which from part of her daily occupation. She is also co-author of the book "Integrated Space for African Society" through her master's.

Are we adequately preparing our students for their future?”. Engineer and ed-tech enthusiast Rajesh Pasungili explores how schools can leverage the introduction of tech-centred subjects such as Robotics and Coding to pave the way for a technological future. Rather than viewing robotics as an isolated subject, we should be incorporating it in a cross-curriculum approach to make learning relevant again. Rajesh Pasungili Ramakrishnan is the founder and CEO of an educational organisation specialising in robotics. He is an education enthusiast with a passion for people. He endeavours to help better equip students for a life after high school and to foster a passion for robotics and programming from a young age, by introducing students to industry-relevant skills. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Shanel Munger, shares compelling evidence that the ability to be mindful at work gives you a competitive advantage. The workplace is increasingly fast-paced, complex and hyperconnected. Learn how to develop simple, regular mindful practices that are effective in alleviating stress and anxiety, and help you build resilience, accelerate your performance and nurture your well-being at work. Shanel Munger is a well-seasoned corporate leadership and learning development specialist with her master’s in educational leadership. Her passion is people development, yoga and cycling. Shanel assists employees to embrace self-care, active rest and mindfulness to help them perform at their best and achieve sustainable productivity and well-being.

Are we adequately preparing our students for their future?”. Engineer and ed-tech enthusiast Rajesh Pasungili explores how schools can leverage the introduction of tech-centred subjects such as Robotics and Coding to pave the way for a technological future. Rather than viewing robotics as an isolated subject, we should be incorporating it in a cross-curriculum approach to make learning relevant again. Rajesh Pasungili Ramakrishnan is the founder and CEO of an educational organisation specialising in robotics. He is an education enthusiast with a passion for people. He endeavours to help better equip students for a life after high school and to foster a passion for robotics and programming from a young age, by introducing students to industry-relevant skills. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.