Count down
Monday March 4
| 09:00 - 10:30 | LIBSENSE WORKSHOP | ||
| 10:30 - 11:00 | HEALTH BREAK | ||
| 11:00 - 12:30 | LIBSENSE WORKSHOP | ||
| 12:30 - 14:00 | LUNCH | ||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | LIBSENSE WORKSHOP | ||
| 15:30 - 16:00 | HEALTH BREAK | ||
| 16:00 - 17:30 | LIBSENSE WORKSHOP | ||
| 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WACREN Board Meeting |
Tuesday March 5
| 09:00 - 10:30 | WACREN Members' CEO Meeting |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | HEALTH BREAK |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | AC3 CLUSTER 2 MEETING |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | LUNCH |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | AC3 PMB MEETING |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | HEALTH BREAK |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | AC3 PMB MEETING |
Wednesday March 6
| 09:00 - 10:30 | DIGITAL EDUCATION DAY | PIDs WORKSHOP |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | HEALTH BREAK | HEALTH BREAK |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | DIGITAL EDUCATION DAY | PIDs WORKSHOP |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | DIGITAL EDUCATION DAY | WACREN-AWS MEETING |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | HEALTH BREAK | HEALTH BREAK |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | DIGITAL EDUCATION DAY | |
| 18:30 - 20:30 | WELCOME RECEPTION |
Thursday March 7 - Conference Day 1
| 09:00 - 10:30 | SESSION 1 - OPENING |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | HEALTH BREAK |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | SESSION 2 - Cultivating Solutions: Open Infrastructure for Agriculture, Climate and Public Health Research in Africa |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | LUNCH |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | SESSION 3 - Research Data Management Best Practices: Local Solutions for Global Impact |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | HEALTH BREAK |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | SESSION 4 - Empowering Voices: Strategies for Equitable Access and Participation |
| 19:00 | GALA EVENT |
Friday March 8 - Conference Day 2
| 09:00 - 10:30 | SESSION 5 - Open Network and Identity: Building Secure and Sustainable Solutions |
| 10:30 -11:00 | HEALTH BREAK |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | SESSION 6 - CLOSING |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | LUNCH |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | WACREN AGM |
Saturday March 9
| ABUJA SIGHTSEEING |
| LIBSENSE Workshop | By invitation |
| CEOs Meeting | By invitation |
| AC3 Cluster2 Meeting | By invitation |
| AC3 PMB Meeting | By invitation |
| Digital Education Day | By invitation |
| ORCID Workshop | By invitation |
| WACREN-AWS Meeting | By invitation |
| WACREN Conference | For registered participants only. |
| WACREN AGM | For registered participants only. |
Event Title
SESSION II - Cultivating Solutions: Open Infrastructure for Agriculture, Climate and Public Health Research in Africa
This session will focus on the comprehensive perspective on the role of open infrastructure in advancing research and development across key sectors in Africa. Throughout the session, speakers and participants explored Africa's intersection of agriculture, climate dynamics, and public health, emphasising the importance of open infrastructure to facilitate research and foster collaboration. The key highlights of the session will be the significance of collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices in this context. Panel members will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kaitlyn Thaney, Executive Director of Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI)
Prof Patrick Ofori, Executive Secretary of The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Dr Francis Ohanyido, Director-General of the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH)
Prof Ayo Ajayi, Head of Department, Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, FUTA
Media
Event Title
SESSION II - Cultivating Solutions: Open Infrastructure for Agriculture, Climate and Public Health Research in Africa
This session will focus on the comprehensive perspective on the role of open infrastructure in advancing research and development across key sectors in Africa. Throughout the session, speakers and participants explored Africa's intersection of agriculture, climate dynamics, and public health, emphasising the importance of open infrastructure to facilitate research and foster collaboration. The key highlights of the session will be the significance of collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices in this context. Panel members will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kaitlyn Thaney, Executive Director of Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI)
Prof Patrick Ofori, Executive Secretary of The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Dr Francis Ohanyido, Director-General of the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH)
Prof Ayo Ajayi, Head of Department, Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, FUTA
Media
Event Title
SESSION II - Cultivating Solutions: Open Infrastructure for Agriculture, Climate and Public Health Research in Africa
This session will focus on the comprehensive perspective on the role of open infrastructure in advancing research and development across key sectors in Africa. Throughout the session, speakers and participants explored Africa's intersection of agriculture, climate dynamics, and public health, emphasising the importance of open infrastructure to facilitate research and foster collaboration. The key highlights of the session will be the significance of collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices in this context. Panel members will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kaitlyn Thaney, Executive Director of Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI)
Prof Patrick Ofori, Executive Secretary of The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Dr Francis Ohanyido, Director-General of the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH)
Prof Ayo Ajayi, Head of Department, Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, FUTA
Media
Event Title
SESSION II - Cultivating Solutions: Open Infrastructure for Agriculture, Climate and Public Health Research in Africa
This session will focus on the comprehensive perspective on the role of open infrastructure in advancing research and development across key sectors in Africa. Throughout the session, speakers and participants explored Africa's intersection of agriculture, climate dynamics, and public health, emphasising the importance of open infrastructure to facilitate research and foster collaboration. The key highlights of the session will be the significance of collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices in this context. Panel members will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kaitlyn Thaney, Executive Director of Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI)
Prof Patrick Ofori, Executive Secretary of The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Dr Francis Ohanyido, Director-General of the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH)
Prof Ayo Ajayi, Head of Department, Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, FUTA
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
GALA DINNER
Venue: Farm City
Time: 7pm local time
Google location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXz2QhfroY4fm1489
Transportation - busses will transport participants from Rockview Royale Hotel and Summerset Continental Hotel. The bus will leave at 6:30pm.
Dress code: casual
Media
Event Title
SESSION III - Research Data Management Best Practices: Local Solutions for Global Impact
Overall, the panel session aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of integrating data management into researcher workflows, addressing challenges, highlighting global collaborations, and showcasing the specific contributions of WACREN in advancing Research Data Management(RDM) activities and services in the region. Each panel member will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session. The key highlight will be on fostering collaborations.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kathleen Shearer, Executive Director of the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR)
Prof Kazu Yamaji, Director of the Research Center for Open Science and Data Platform (RCOS) at the National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan.
Dr Pamela Abbott, Postgraduate Research Director at the Information School of The University of Sheffield
Dr Salihu Girei Bakari, Director, Research & Development/ Centres of Excellence, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Media
Event Title
SESSION III - Research Data Management Best Practices: Local Solutions for Global Impact
Overall, the panel session aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of integrating data management into researcher workflows, addressing challenges, highlighting global collaborations, and showcasing the specific contributions of WACREN in advancing Research Data Management(RDM) activities and services in the region. Each panel member will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session. The key highlight will be on fostering collaborations.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kathleen Shearer, Executive Director of the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR)
Prof Kazu Yamaji, Director of the Research Center for Open Science and Data Platform (RCOS) at the National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan.
Dr Pamela Abbott, Postgraduate Research Director at the Information School of The University of Sheffield
Dr Salihu Girei Bakari, Director, Research & Development/ Centres of Excellence, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Media
Event Title
SESSION III - Research Data Management Best Practices: Local Solutions for Global Impact
Overall, the panel session aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of integrating data management into researcher workflows, addressing challenges, highlighting global collaborations, and showcasing the specific contributions of WACREN in advancing Research Data Management(RDM) activities and services in the region. Each panel member will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session. The key highlight will be on fostering collaborations.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kathleen Shearer, Executive Director of the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR)
Prof Kazu Yamaji, Director of the Research Center for Open Science and Data Platform (RCOS) at the National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan.
Dr Pamela Abbott, Postgraduate Research Director at the Information School of The University of Sheffield
Dr Salihu Girei Bakari, Director, Research & Development/ Centres of Excellence, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Media
Event Title
SESSION III - Research Data Management Best Practices: Local Solutions for Global Impact
Overall, the panel session aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of integrating data management into researcher workflows, addressing challenges, highlighting global collaborations, and showcasing the specific contributions of WACREN in advancing Research Data Management(RDM) activities and services in the region. Each panel member will share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session. The key highlight will be on fostering collaborations.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Kathleen Shearer, Executive Director of the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR)
Prof Kazu Yamaji, Director of the Research Center for Open Science and Data Platform (RCOS) at the National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan.
Dr Pamela Abbott, Postgraduate Research Director at the Information School of The University of Sheffield
Dr Salihu Girei Bakari, Director, Research & Development/ Centres of Excellence, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Media
Event Title
SESSION IV - The session will discuss the existing gender and age gaps and strategies for ensuring women and youth have a voice in shaping the policies and priorities of NRENs.
How can NRENs collaborate with stakeholders to ensure equitable access to infrastructure, devices, and digital literacy training for women and youth?
How can NRENs provide resources and support to young innovators, particularly women and those from marginalised communities?
What role can they play in connecting them with mentors, investors, and potential collaborators?
What policies and initiatives can promote inclusive internet governance?
Conference participants
Venue
Abuja Continental Hotel
Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, CEO, NigCOMSAT
Leila Dekkar, GEANT
Dr Victor Odumuyiwa, Director, NitHub, University of Lagos
Effah Amposah, Communications & Marketing, WACREN
Media
Event Title
SESSION IV - The session will discuss the existing gender and age gaps and strategies for ensuring women and youth have a voice in shaping the policies and priorities of NRENs.
How can NRENs collaborate with stakeholders to ensure equitable access to infrastructure, devices, and digital literacy training for women and youth?
How can NRENs provide resources and support to young innovators, particularly women and those from marginalised communities?
What role can they play in connecting them with mentors, investors, and potential collaborators?
What policies and initiatives can promote inclusive internet governance?
Conference participants
Venue
Abuja Continental Hotel
Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, CEO, NigCOMSAT
Leila Dekkar, GEANT
Dr Victor Odumuyiwa, Director, NitHub, University of Lagos
Effah Amposah, Communications & Marketing, WACREN
Media
Event Title
SESSION IV - The session will discuss the existing gender and age gaps and strategies for ensuring women and youth have a voice in shaping the policies and priorities of NRENs.
How can NRENs collaborate with stakeholders to ensure equitable access to infrastructure, devices, and digital literacy training for women and youth?
How can NRENs provide resources and support to young innovators, particularly women and those from marginalised communities?
What role can they play in connecting them with mentors, investors, and potential collaborators?
What policies and initiatives can promote inclusive internet governance?
Conference participants
Venue
Abuja Continental Hotel
Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, CEO, NigCOMSAT
Leila Dekkar, GEANT
Dr Victor Odumuyiwa, Director, NitHub, University of Lagos
Effah Amposah, Communications & Marketing, WACREN
Media
Event Title
SESSION IV - The session will discuss the existing gender and age gaps and strategies for ensuring women and youth have a voice in shaping the policies and priorities of NRENs.
How can NRENs collaborate with stakeholders to ensure equitable access to infrastructure, devices, and digital literacy training for women and youth?
How can NRENs provide resources and support to young innovators, particularly women and those from marginalised communities?
What role can they play in connecting them with mentors, investors, and potential collaborators?
What policies and initiatives can promote inclusive internet governance?
Conference participants
Venue
Abuja Continental Hotel
Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, CEO, NigCOMSAT
Leila Dekkar, GEANT
Dr Victor Odumuyiwa, Director, NitHub, University of Lagos
Effah Amposah, Communications & Marketing, WACREN
Media
Event Title
SESSION V - Open Networking and Identity: Building Secure and Sustainable Solutions
This panel session aims to explore open solutions and their potential impact on Networking and Identity Management within National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). It focuses on the advantages of such solutions, the significance of collaboration and innovation, the security considerations associated with open solutions, and real-world success stories within NRENs. Each panel member could share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Prof Clement Onime, Research Scientist at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Dr François Wirz, Software Engineer and Research Scientist from the Network Security Group at ETH Zurich
Mr Brian Masiga, CEO of RENUMESH Technologies
Mr Ahmed Chafe, ICT Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Media
Event Title
SESSION V - Open Networking and Identity: Building Secure and Sustainable Solutions
This panel session aims to explore open solutions and their potential impact on Networking and Identity Management within National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). It focuses on the advantages of such solutions, the significance of collaboration and innovation, the security considerations associated with open solutions, and real-world success stories within NRENs. Each panel member could share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Prof Clement Onime, Research Scientist at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Dr François Wirz, Software Engineer and Research Scientist from the Network Security Group at ETH Zurich
Mr Brian Masiga, CEO of RENUMESH Technologies
Mr Ahmed Chafe, ICT Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Media
Event Title
SESSION V - Open Networking and Identity: Building Secure and Sustainable Solutions
This panel session aims to explore open solutions and their potential impact on Networking and Identity Management within National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). It focuses on the advantages of such solutions, the significance of collaboration and innovation, the security considerations associated with open solutions, and real-world success stories within NRENs. Each panel member could share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Prof Clement Onime, Research Scientist at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Dr François Wirz, Software Engineer and Research Scientist from the Network Security Group at ETH Zurich
Mr Brian Masiga, CEO of RENUMESH Technologies
Mr Ahmed Chafe, ICT Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Media
Event Title
SESSION V - Open Networking and Identity: Building Secure and Sustainable Solutions
This panel session aims to explore open solutions and their potential impact on Networking and Identity Management within National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). It focuses on the advantages of such solutions, the significance of collaboration and innovation, the security considerations associated with open solutions, and real-world success stories within NRENs. Each panel member could share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Prof Clement Onime, Research Scientist at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Dr François Wirz, Software Engineer and Research Scientist from the Network Security Group at ETH Zurich
Mr Brian Masiga, CEO of RENUMESH Technologies
Mr Ahmed Chafe, ICT Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Media
Event Title
SESSION V - Open Networking and Identity: Building Secure and Sustainable Solutions
This panel session aims to explore open solutions and their potential impact on Networking and Identity Management within National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). It focuses on the advantages of such solutions, the significance of collaboration and innovation, the security considerations associated with open solutions, and real-world success stories within NRENs. Each panel member could share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Prof Clement Onime, Research Scientist at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Dr François Wirz, Software Engineer and Research Scientist from the Network Security Group at ETH Zurich
Mr Brian Masiga, CEO of RENUMESH Technologies
Mr Ahmed Chafe, ICT Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Media
Event Title
SESSION V - Open Networking and Identity: Building Secure and Sustainable Solutions
This panel session aims to explore open solutions and their potential impact on Networking and Identity Management within National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). It focuses on the advantages of such solutions, the significance of collaboration and innovation, the security considerations associated with open solutions, and real-world success stories within NRENs. Each panel member could share opening remarks, delve into specific focus areas, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
Conference participants
Abuja Continental Hotel
Prof Clement Onime, Research Scientist at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Dr François Wirz, Software Engineer and Research Scientist from the Network Security Group at ETH Zurich
Mr Brian Masiga, CEO of RENUMESH Technologies
Mr Ahmed Chafe, ICT Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Media
Event Title
2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE – OPENING CEREMONY
(ABUJA, 7 MARCH 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 UTC)
AGENDA
| From 09:00 | Refreshment, Tea, Coffee |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:05 | Welcome Remarks: Dr. Boubakar Barry, CEO, WACREN |
| 10:05 - 10:10 | Opening Remarks: Mr. Chris Maiyaki
Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Nigeria |
| 10:10 - 10:25 | Welcome Address: Prof. Tahir Mamman
Honourable Minister, Federal Minister of Education of Nigeria |
| 10:25 - 10:30 | Opening Remarks: Dr. Venant Palanga, Chair, WACREN |
| 10:30 - 10:55 | Goodwill Messages |
| 10:55 - 11:00 | Sponsors’ Minute |
| 11:00 - 11:05 | Address of ECOWAS (TBC) |
| 11:05 - 11:15 | Address of the European Commission: Samuela Isop
Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria |
| 11:15 - 11:25 | Address: Dr. Bosun Tijani,
Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria |
11:25 – 11:45 | Keynote Address: Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie
Minister for Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Group photos |
Event Title
2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE – CLOSING CEREMONY
(ABUJA, 8 MARCH 2024, 11:00 – 12:30 UTC)
AGENDA
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Panel |
|---|---|
| 11:30 - 11:50 | Pre-events reports |
| 11:50 – 12:15 | Keynote Address: Prof. Peter Okebukola,
Director of the UNESCO Institute for African Culture and International Understanding |
| 12:15 – 12:20 | Announcements |
| 12:20 – 12:25 | Closing remarks: Dr. Joshua Atah,
Managing Director, NgREN |
| 12:25 – 12:30 | Closing Remarks:
Dr. Boubakar Barry, CEO, WACREN |
Event Title
LIBSENSE National Workshop
The LIBSENSE workshop, hosted by The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), focuses on priority-setting. It aims to convene funders, open cience experts, research administrators, scholars, and library stakeholders following the national open science symposium in September 2023. Various outcomes will be the basis for collaborative infrastructure pilots. These include a fresh common repository metadata schema, a proactive stance on assessment mechanisms, and action plans from a recent research data management (RDM) workshop. These initiatives will utilise insights gleaned from these events to improve the open science landscape in Nigeria. Click here - https://indico.wacren.net/event/195/ for more information.
- Researchers
- Publishers
- Librarians
- Editors and others
Secretariat of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) - Abuja
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KoLYCSpjeavyMmD19
Invite only
Media
Event Title
LIBSENSE National Workshop
The LIBSENSE workshop, hosted by The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), focuses on priority-setting. It aims to convene funders, open cience experts, research administrators, scholars, and library stakeholders following the national open science symposium in September 2023. Various outcomes will be the basis for collaborative infrastructure pilots. These include a fresh common repository metadata schema, a proactive stance on assessment mechanisms, and action plans from a recent research data management (RDM) workshop. These initiatives will utilise insights gleaned from these events to improve the open science landscape in Nigeria. Click here - https://indico.wacren.net/event/195/ for more information.
- Researchers
- Publishers
- Librarians
- Editors and others
Secretariat of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) - Abuja
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KoLYCSpjeavyMmD19
Invite only
Media
Event Title
LIBSENSE National Workshop
The LIBSENSE workshop, hosted by The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), focuses on priority-setting. It aims to convene funders, open cience experts, research administrators, scholars, and library stakeholders following the national open science symposium in September 2023. Various outcomes will be the basis for collaborative infrastructure pilots. These include a fresh common repository metadata schema, a proactive stance on assessment mechanisms, and action plans from a recent research data management (RDM) workshop. These initiatives will utilise insights gleaned from these events to improve the open science landscape in Nigeria. Click here - https://indico.wacren.net/event/195/ for more information.
- Researchers
- Publishers
- Librarians
- Editors and others
Secretariat of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) - Abuja
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KoLYCSpjeavyMmD19
Invite only
Media
Event Title
LIBSENSE National Workshop
The LIBSENSE workshop, hosted by The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), focuses on priority-setting. It aims to convene funders, open cience experts, research administrators, scholars, and library stakeholders following the national open science symposium in September 2023. Various outcomes will be the basis for collaborative infrastructure pilots. These include a fresh common repository metadata schema, a proactive stance on assessment mechanisms, and action plans from a recent research data management (RDM) workshop. These initiatives will utilise insights gleaned from these events to improve the open science landscape in Nigeria. Click here - https://indico.wacren.net/event/195/ for more information.
- Researchers
- Publishers
- Librarians
- Editors and others
Secretariat of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) - Abuja
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KoLYCSpjeavyMmD19
Invite only
Media
Event Title
WELCOME RECEPTION
This is a special get-together for all participants who have arrived for the Conference. It will be a time for meeting old and new friends, refreshments and networking.
Nigeria Research and Education Network (NgREN) Secretariat (in the National Universities Commission Building, Maitama - Abuja).
Schedule - Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Time: 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vZDUDsao8hJ6Sbf46
Dress code: Casual
Media
Event Title
WELCOME RECEPTION
This is a special get-together for all participants who have arrived for the Conference. It will be a time for meeting old and new friends, refreshments and networking.
Nigeria Research and Education Network (NgREN) Secretariat (in the National Universities Commission Building, Maitama - Abuja).
Schedule - Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Time: 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vZDUDsao8hJ6Sbf46
Dress code: Casual
Media
Event Title
WELCOME RECEPTION
This is a special get-together for all participants who have arrived for the Conference. It will be a time for meeting old and new friends, refreshments and networking.
Nigeria Research and Education Network (NgREN) Secretariat (in the National Universities Commission Building, Maitama - Abuja).
Schedule - Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Time: 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vZDUDsao8hJ6Sbf46
Dress code: Casual
Media
Event Title
WELCOME RECEPTION
This is a special get-together for all participants who have arrived for the Conference. It will be a time for meeting old and new friends, refreshments and networking.
Nigeria Research and Education Network (NgREN) Secretariat (in the National Universities Commission Building, Maitama - Abuja).
Schedule - Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Time: 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vZDUDsao8hJ6Sbf46
Dress code: Casual
Media
Event Title
Digital Education Day
Join us on Digital Education Day, an exclusive side event from a collaborative initiative between WACREN and the Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL). ACETEL is a World Bank-supported endeavour endorsed by the Association of African Universities and the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. This alliance aims to drive the execution of our digital education strategy by leveraging state-of-the-art technology provided by WACREN and its associates. Click here for more info - https://indico.wacren.net/event/196/
- Heads of higher learning institutions
- Funders of education
- Researchers
- Telecom networks
- Lecturers
- NORDUnet
- IRD
- NREN managers
National Open University Nigeria (NOUN)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/49cxexRhbtqJnRGVA
Media
Event Title
Digital Education Day
Join us on Digital Education Day, an exclusive side event from a collaborative initiative between WACREN and the Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL). ACETEL is a World Bank-supported endeavour endorsed by the Association of African Universities and the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. This alliance aims to drive the execution of our digital education strategy by leveraging state-of-the-art technology provided by WACREN and its associates. Click here for more info - https://indico.wacren.net/event/196/
- Heads of higher learning institutions
- Funders of education
- Researchers
- Telecom networks
- Lecturers
- NORDUnet
- IRD
- NREN managers
National Open University Nigeria (NOUN)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/49cxexRhbtqJnRGVA
Media
Event Title
Digital Education Day
Join us on Digital Education Day, an exclusive side event from a collaborative initiative between WACREN and the Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL). ACETEL is a World Bank-supported endeavour endorsed by the Association of African Universities and the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. This alliance aims to drive the execution of our digital education strategy by leveraging state-of-the-art technology provided by WACREN and its associates. Click here for more info - https://indico.wacren.net/event/196/
- Heads of higher learning institutions
- Funders of education
- Researchers
- Telecom networks
- Lecturers
- NORDUnet
- IRD
- NREN managers
National Open University Nigeria (NOUN)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/49cxexRhbtqJnRGVA
Media
Event Title
Digital Education Day
Join us on Digital Education Day, an exclusive side event from a collaborative initiative between WACREN and the Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL). ACETEL is a World Bank-supported endeavour endorsed by the Association of African Universities and the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. This alliance aims to drive the execution of our digital education strategy by leveraging state-of-the-art technology provided by WACREN and its associates. Click here for more info - https://indico.wacren.net/event/196/
- Heads of higher learning institutions
- Funders of education
- Researchers
- Telecom networks
- Lecturers
- NORDUnet
- IRD
- NREN managers
National Open University Nigeria (NOUN)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/49cxexRhbtqJnRGVA
Media
Event Title
WACREN Members’ CEOs Meeting
A gathering of the CEOs of WACREN members to discuss matters of interest to NRENs and their communities
09:00 - 10:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
WACREN Members’ CEOs Meeting
A gathering of the CEOs of WACREN members to discuss matters of interest to NRENs and their communities
09:00 - 10:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
WACREN Members’ CEOs Meeting
A gathering of the CEOs of WACREN members to discuss matters of interest to NRENs and their communities
09:00 - 10:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
WACREN Members’ CEOs Meeting
A gathering of the CEOs of WACREN members to discuss matters of interest to NRENs and their communities
09:00 - 10:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Cluster 2 Meeting
This a meeting comprising of Members who are part of the AfricaConnect3 project. Deliberations will include activities and outcomes of the project in this last year of the life span.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
11:00 - 12:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Cluster 2 Meeting
This a meeting comprising of Members who are part of the AfricaConnect3 project. Deliberations will include activities and outcomes of the project in this last year of the life span.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
11:00 - 12:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Cluster 2 Meeting
This a meeting comprising of Members who are part of the AfricaConnect3 project. Deliberations will include activities and outcomes of the project in this last year of the life span.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
11:00 - 12:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Cluster 2 Meeting
This a meeting comprising of Members who are part of the AfricaConnect3 project. Deliberations will include activities and outcomes of the project in this last year of the life span.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
11:00 - 12:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Project Management Board Meeting
All partners and funders of the AfricaConnect3 project will meet to deliberate on the direction of the project now and in the future.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Project Management Board Meeting
All partners and funders of the AfricaConnect3 project will meet to deliberate on the direction of the project now and in the future.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Project Management Board Meeting
All partners and funders of the AfricaConnect3 project will meet to deliberate on the direction of the project now and in the future.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
AC3 Project Management Board Meeting
All partners and funders of the AfricaConnect3 project will meet to deliberate on the direction of the project now and in the future.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
WACREN-AWS Meeting
A meeting between WACREN Members and Amazon Web Services for collaboration and business opportunities.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
WACREN-AWS Meeting
A meeting between WACREN Members and Amazon Web Services for collaboration and business opportunities.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
WACREN-AWS Meeting
A meeting between WACREN Members and Amazon Web Services for collaboration and business opportunities.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
WACREN-AWS Meeting
A meeting between WACREN Members and Amazon Web Services for collaboration and business opportunities.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
14:00 - 15:30UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
Annual General Meeting
The gathering of WACREN Members and our communities to take stock of what happened in the 2023 operational and financial year. Other partners and collaborators are welcome.
Friday, March 8, 2024
14:00 - 16:00 UTC at the Abuja Continental Hotel
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkQ56K7fjKYykQoQ7
Media
Event Title
Annual General Meeting
The gathering of WACREN Members and our communities to take stock of what happened in the 2023 operational and financial year. Other partners and collaborators are welcome.
Friday, March 8, 2024
14:00 - 16:00 UTC at the Abuja Continental Hotel
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkQ56K7fjKYykQoQ7
Media
Event Title
Annual General Meeting
The gathering of WACREN Members and our communities to take stock of what happened in the 2023 operational and financial year. Other partners and collaborators are welcome.
Friday, March 8, 2024
14:00 - 16:00 UTC at the Abuja Continental Hotel
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkQ56K7fjKYykQoQ7
Media
Event Title
Annual General Meeting
The gathering of WACREN Members and our communities to take stock of what happened in the 2023 operational and financial year. Other partners and collaborators are welcome.
Friday, March 8, 2024
14:00 - 16:00 UTC at the Abuja Continental Hotel
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkQ56K7fjKYykQoQ7
Media
Event Title
PIDs Workshop
This is a special side-event dedicated to exploring solutions and challenges surrounding persistent identifiers. Global providers - ORCID will lead discussions and provide insights into setting up persistent identifiers, while WACREN will showcase its locally nuanced solution and actively contribute to the discourse.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
09:00 - 12:30 UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
PIDs Workshop
This is a special side-event dedicated to exploring solutions and challenges surrounding persistent identifiers. Global providers - ORCID will lead discussions and provide insights into setting up persistent identifiers, while WACREN will showcase its locally nuanced solution and actively contribute to the discourse.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
09:00 - 12:30 UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
PIDs Workshop
This is a special side-event dedicated to exploring solutions and challenges surrounding persistent identifiers. Global providers - ORCID will lead discussions and provide insights into setting up persistent identifiers, while WACREN will showcase its locally nuanced solution and actively contribute to the discourse.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
09:00 - 12:30 UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA
Media
Event Title
PIDs Workshop
This is a special side-event dedicated to exploring solutions and challenges surrounding persistent identifiers. Global providers - ORCID will lead discussions and provide insights into setting up persistent identifiers, while WACREN will showcase its locally nuanced solution and actively contribute to the discourse.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
09:00 - 12:30 UTC at the NgREN Secretariat (NUC Building - Maitama, Abuja)
Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkTAVE2q6nFJxj4DA