ALX is a leading technology training provider, built to accelerate the careers of young Africans through the technology and professional skills that enable them to thrive in the digital economy.We provide world-class training to the next generation of technology professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, preparing our talent to join the global workforce and influence innovation across the tech landscape.Together with our partners – the Mastercard Foundation and The ROOM – we aim to be a major driver in technological innovation, jumpstarting Africa’s trajectory into the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Savant brings unrivalled technology commercialisation know-how and experience to the South African start-up landscape. Savant offers bespoke commercialisation support to hardware technology inventors through long term, risk-based partnerships. Inventors stand to gain a streamlined journey from minimum viable product development to early market traction, both locally and internationally.

The Africa Tech Summit Advisory Board is comprised of leaders with deep domain expertise across multiple disciplines shaping the Summit’s direction and vision going forward.Since inception Africa Tech Summit has hosted over 10 events in Kigali, London, Washington DC and Shanghai bringing together leaders from the African ecosystem and international players under one roof. Who Attends? Leading investors, funds and VCs from Europe, USA and AfricaEntrepreneurs, Hubs and co-working spaces; Policymakers (entrepreneurship and innovation focused in particular), Corporates looking for ways to understand/maximise their presence in innovation and startup space; Industry bodies looking to engage with entrepreneurship community.

Commercialised solutions with Google, Truecaller and LinkedIn Key Competencies:-Managed and led teams across Middle East and Africa (web & mobile monetization, digital advertising, digital publishing partnerships)-Oversaw Truecaller's preferred partner status with the business across Africa -Ensured best practice Google tech adoption with publishers across the region-Developed go to market strategies with Turn Left Media for LinkedIn in Nigeria

Key Competencies:Developing go to market solutions and sales in the Western CapeClients: Universities-UCT, CPUT, UWC, Stellenbosch University-Square Kilometer Array-SKA, Maersk SA, Oceana Group, CHPC-Centre for High Performance Computing

Grew software licensing revenues services for Microsoft, Mimecast and Citrix.Key Competencies:Conducted compliance audits on Microsoft software environments. Analysed licensing data and reported on business risks and licensing opportunities depending on tech road maps. Managed clients licensing.Special focus on: Citrix- server and desktop virtualization, networking, software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud computing technologies. Mimecast-Cloud based (SaaS) unified email managementClients: Pep, Homechoice, Pioneer Foods, Engen, Metropolitan Health Group and Acsis

Maxxor is a professional software development company with more than seven years of experience delivering software consulting and software development services to leading companies in South Africa.Key Competencies:We developed cutting-edge web applications, mobile applications, websites, mobisites. We also built and operated some of the top-grossing games on MXit.Clients: Media 24, Mix Telematics, Mxit, McDonalds

Key Competencies:The majority of my time was spent structuring tailor-made mobile marketing solutions to suit the client's business objectives. MXit can drive customer acquisition, retention, awareness and much more... It was an unforgettable experience, honour and privilege. I worked with some of the most talented people in the world at a one of a kind proudly South African business. Clients: McDonald's, Sanlam, SAB, Distell, Brandhouse, Reebok to name a few

Key Competencies:Implementing new media communication brand solutions. Understanding the brand and consumer benefits in order to maximize ROI (return on investment) and profits. Project managed digital brand campaign executions.The Solutions Included: Social Networking, Mobi Sites, Web Sites, Microsites,Digital loyalty programmes, SMS, ERM, CRM.Clients: Amarula, Hunter’s, Two Oceans Wines, Zonnebloem, Monis Fleur Du Cap, Vawter.

Key Competencies:-Building Facebook Apps before they became cool-New business/sales generation. -Financial planning and administration.-Project management and workflow traffic management.Clients: Photobox (UK), Fruitful office (UK), Vodacom, Moneyweb,MetroFM, Playground SA, Student choice magazine, Encyclomedia.

Key Competencies:-Online reputation management for clients on (Facebook & 24.com. blogs...)-Media strategy planning.-Media targeting, media business negotiations. -Project management, generating press coverage for clients in traditional media (Newspapers, radio, online) Clients: PEP- Biggest SA retailer, Perdeberg Winery, Cashbuild, Delheim Wines, Zoom Advertising, Vukani Gaming.

Key Competencies:Negotiated new business deals to supply music (ringtones, wallpapers etc) to mobile operators and WASP (Wireless Application Service Providers) in Sub-Saharan Africa on behalf of Universal Music International.-Managed music artists and bands. -Media coverage -Negotiated sponsorship (Miller Draft, MTV, Toyota).-Planned events and promotions.(Miller Draft Western Cape Tour and Toyota Bassline event album launch-JHB).

Key Competencies:PR Account Executive.

Key Competencies:Promotions, Sales Activation for On Trade and Off Trade. Clients: MALBORO, SMIRNOF SPIN, ARCHERS AQUA.