Ahead of the Conference are a number of coordinated sets of activities crafted to give participants a headstart for the Conference.

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TRUSTBOKER AFRICA III WORKSHOP

December 2023 | Abuja

TrustBroker Africa (TBA) III is a computer security incident response team (CSIRT) training workshop and community-building event organised by WACREN in collaboration with the Open CSIRT Foundation with the support of the AfricaConnect3 project. The workshop aims to elevate professionals' skills, empower them with insights, and bolster the region's cybersecurity infrastructure on a global scale. Anticipated outcomes include a more skilled workforce, informed decision-makers, and an improved understanding of fortifying the cyber defense system across West and Central Africa. Click here for details

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RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

January 2024 | Accra & Lagos

The Research Data Management Workshops is a set of coordinated activities aimed at bolstering standards in the management of research data in Africa, beginning in Ghana and Nigeria. The Workshop will mobilise all librarians, researchers and institutional key stakeholders of the research process, research policies and governance as well as research management infrastructure. LIBSENSE is engaging key stakeholders including VCG, CVC, AULNU, CARLIGH and higher education institutions in both countries. Watch out for details soon.

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SENSOR NETWORKS WORKSHOP

January 2024 | Ife

This immersive and transformative workshop stems from the successful collaboration between WACREN and ICTP in Ghana. The installation of IoT-based sensors at the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) premises in Accra marked the inception of a regional network. These battery-powered sensors utilise the LoRAWAN protocol to gather crucial weather-related data at the deployment sites. The collected data is seamlessly transmitted in the GMet case to a gateway device situated on a mast tower at the University of Ghana, Legon campus, showcasing the pivotal role of NRENs in scientific data collection, as detailed in our comprehensive whitepaper. Building on this success, the strategic partnership with the Solid waste, Water, and Environmental Chemistry (SwWECh) research group of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies (IEES) at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, extends the program to Nigeria in advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovation in environmental monitoring and data collection with a focus on the deployment of IoT-based sensors for real-time pollution monitoring in surface water bodies. Click here for more info

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RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION SUMMIT

March 2024 | Nigeria

The WACREN National RDI Coordination Summit serves as a pivotal platform dedicated to analyzing and evaluating the ongoing efforts within Nigeria to synchronize Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) endeavors across diverse stakeholders. This summit stands as a comprehensive exploration, offering an intricate assessment of existing mechanisms, policies, and initiatives involved in RDI coordination. It encompasses both governmental and non-governmental entities, aiming to scrutinize and align their strategies for fostering innovation and sustainable development.

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