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Ubuntu Talks envisions a world where everyone can easily access sub-Saharan African languages. Our customized virtual learning platform leverages online teleconferencing tools in facilitating global synchronous instruction of sub-Saharan languages with local instructors. In an affirmation of our vision, Ubuntu Talks will be hosting the Ubuntu Talks sub-Saharan African Language Symposium 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 30- April 1, 2023, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre's Kenneth Kaunda Centre. The theme of the conference is Bridging sub-Saharan African Languages with the Global Community. The Language Symposium will bring together 300 experts from the professions and disciplines and 1000+ attendees. The participants will collaborate and develop solutions to expand multi-industry access to sub-Saharan Languages. Live and virtual presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions will help attendees learn, share expertise and make connections.
The Ubuntu Talks sub-Saharan African Language symposium is primarily an in-person event. Participants will be able to attend remotely; however, opportunities for remote-participation interaction during the session will be limited (due to venue restrictions). All presenters must attend in person. We thank you in advance for your understanding and consideration.
Questions? Contact Executive Office @ utevents@ubuntutalks.com.
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Ubuntu Talks connects organizations of all sizes to build lifelong partnerships that strengthen communities and deliver meaningful changes by fostering economic mobility and sustainable growth in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ubuntu Talks is the only unified language-learning platform to offer the most popular sub-Saharan languages via live virtual instruction. But, we’re more than just a language learning agency. We are a family. We provide African people with opportunities to succeed in their home countries.
The Ubuntu Talks Sub-Saharan African Language Symposium begins on March 30th with Opening Ceremony (*requires VIP ticket purchase to attend) and ends on April 1st, 2023, with the Ubuntu Talks Benefit Concert. General Symposium Tickets for $100 provide access to the Symposium and Benefit Concert (complimentary meals and snacks included). All-day virtual access to Plenary and Breakout Sessions is $50.
***Attendee name and dietary restrictions are to be provided in your registration dashboard. If you sign up after March 15th, 2023, you must create your name badge at check-in, and the venue may still need to receive your dietary information. ***Registration payment can be either in USD ($) or Zambian Kwacha. Currency conversion is available at the payment checkout.
***Opening Ceremony, Symposium, & Benefit Concert Access. Opening Ceremony & Dinner (March 30). Symposium (March 31- April 1). Benefit Concert (April 1). The price includes food and beverages.
Note: Sales end March 25th. The price does not include accommodation.
Access to Symposium Events. *Opening Ceremony & Dinner (March 30). Symposium (March 31- April 1). * Does not Include Benefit Concert (April 1). The price includes Symposium food and beverages.
Note: Sales end March 25th. The price does not include accommodation.
The COVID-19 Pandemic exposed many long-standing inequities across the global environment. The effects of the Pandemic persist, and the most disadvantaged suffer the most. However, this global event has also shown the resilience of our communities and served as an example that people worldwide can benefit from participating in diverse, interpersonal activities through technology-mediated platforms. The most evident fundamental change has been democratizing access to communication, e-learning, and language delivery services. The shift towards web conferencing has removed the logistical barriers of space and time. Our world is becoming more connected. Yet, we acknowledge that there remain boundaries to language and culture, especially in connecting sub-Saharan Africa on its terms to the spaces of the traditional professions. Even as advocates of the digital medium, Ubuntu Talks believes in the powerful potential of gathering in space, face-to-face. We seek to address the big questions of today by presenting the Ubuntu Talks sub-Saharan African Language Symposium 2023, centering on the theme, Bridging sub-Saharan African Languages with the Global Community. The Symposium will host multi-industry, subject-specific experts to address the following critical issues faced by the continent in the language space:
| Panel on Education: Enhancing Online Course Design and Pedagogy to Expand Global Access to Sub-Saharan Languages in the Disciplines and Professions. |
| Panel on Technology: Closing the Digital Gap to Accessing Sub-Saharan African Languages: Addressing Digital Equity, Internet Access, User Readiness & Upskilling. |
| Panel on Healthcare: Using Digital and Mobile Technology to Raise Healthcare Delivery Standards: Removing sub-Saharan Language Access Barriers. |
| Panel on Missional Enterprise: Cultural and Language Engagement for Effective Missional Enterprise in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Panel on Tourism: Tourism Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Increased Language Connectivity. |
| Panel on Diaspora: Promoting Indigenous African Languages and Cultural Exchange in the Diaspora using Virtual Synchronous Platforms. |
| Panel on Global Corporations: Scaling sub-Saharan African Language Barriers to Enhance Sustainable Regional Development. |
| Panel on Financial Services: The Future of Financial Inclusion in Promoting Global Access to Sub-Saharan African Languages. |
| Panel on Youth: The Role of Youth in Transforming and Expanding Access to Sub-Saharan African Language Education and Training. |
| Panel on Climate: Bridging Sub-Saharan African Language Divide to Expand Awareness in Climate Change Initiatives. |
| Panel on NGOs: What Role Should NGOs play in Sub-Saharan African Language Development and Global Access? |
Founder and CEO, Ubuntu Talks
Lukwesa Burak BBC News
Founder and CEO, Ubuntu Talks
Former Ambassador to USA, EU, Netherlands & Zimbabwe Consultant
Vice Chancellor, University of Zambia (UNZA)
African Language Program Manager, Harvard University, USA
Professor, Regis University, USA. Executive Director, Energy Africa Conference, USA
Managing Director, Absa Bank, Zambia
Global Director at UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth, UN HQ, USA
Chairman and CEO of Loita Holdings Corp., South Africa
Professor Middlebury Institute of International Studies, USA
Executive Director at Bridges Limited
President and Overseer of CCMI, Zambia
Dean, Associate Professor of Education, Unicaf University, Malawi
Africa Director Ubuntu Talks, Zambia
Ubuntu Talks Director Southern Africa, Malawi
Global Education Consultant, USA
African Language Program Preceptor, Harvard University, USA
Project Assistant at United Nations IOM, Zambia
Chief Talent Officer RSMC Services, Inc., USA
Founder ZLA Foundation, USA
Associate Director, Morehouse School of Medicine, USA
Bemba Instructor, Harvard University, USA
Co-founder Zambian Women's History Museum, Zambia
Ph.D. Candidate - Research Fellow University of Toronto
Founder ADM & FoH Kenya Director
Medical Doctor Marshfield Medical Center, USA
AMREF Health Africa, Ubuntu Talks Amharic Instructor , Ethiopia
Zambian Folk Band
Why Sponsor
| Sponsorship Categories | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35000 | $25000 | $15000 | $5000 |
| Conference Passes | 2 VIP. 8 G | 2 VIP. 5 G | 1 VIP. 3 G | 2 G |
| 20% Discount On Additional Passes | ||||
| Exhibit Booth1 | 30*30 | 20*20 | 20*10 | 10*10 |
| Logo Link And Blurb On The Sponsor Page | ||||
| Logo In The Website Footer | ||||
| Static Banner Ad To Rotate On The Conference Website | ||||
| Logo On Onsite Sponsor Signage | ||||
| Company Named In Pre-conf Attendee Email | ||||
| Full-color Ad In Printed Program Guide | two-page | one-page | half-page |
| Sponsorship Categories | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2000 | $1500 | $1000 | $500 |
| Conference Passes | 2 VIP. 8 G | 2 VIP. 5 G | 1 VIP. 3 G | 2 G |
| 20% Discount On Additional Passes | ||||
| Exhibit Booth1 | 30*30 | 20*20 | 20*10 | 10*10 |
| Logo Link And Blurb On The Sponsor Page | ||||
| Logo In The Website Footer | ||||
| Static Banner Ad To Rotate On The Conference Website | ||||
| Logo On Onsite Sponsor Signage | ||||
| Company Named In Pre-conf Attendee Email | ||||
| Full-color Ad In Printed Program Guide | two-page | one-page | half-page |
Entertainment Information
Abel Chungu is one of Zambia’s finest gospel music acts with international reckon and an expanding fan base. Music is not his primary focus but the gospel that flows out of it. By 2016, he had written songs such as The Overcomers, Fire Shut Up In My Bones, The Evangelist, and Father’s Child. Apart from music, he is a committed minister of God who has spent most of his life in ministry and is still committed to ministry. He owns a music band called Life of Honor and is a member of Lotta House Media Company, which comprises Mag44, Pompi, and Tio.
Dinner includes a 5 Course Buffet, Dinner Entertainment, VIP Networking, and Cash Bar.
Note: The ticket does not include hotel lodging or parking fees.
Dinner includes a 5 Course Buffet, Dinner Entertainment, and Cash Bar.
Note: The ticket does not include hotel lodging or parking fees.
Ubuntu Talks Benefit Concert
Sibuyunji District, Kapalasa Cultural Labs & Safe-Shelter Dorms.
Host ~ Ntambo ~ Malawi
Host ~ Ntambo ~ Malawi
Benjamin Dube ~ South Africa
Benjamin Dube ~ South Africa
Esther Chungu ~ Zambia
Esther Chungu ~ Zambia
Joyce Omondi ~ Kenya
Joyce Omondi ~ Kenya
Mr. Mundo ~ Zambia
Mr. Mundo ~ Zambia
Mikrophone7 ~ Zambia
Mikrophone7 ~ Zambia
Includes: *Premium Assigned Front Row Seating. *A meet and great with Artists.
Note: The price does not include accommodation.
*Assigned seating based on the time at which the ticket is purchased.
Note: The price does not include accommodations.
Mulungushi International Conference Centre- Kenneth Kaunda Centre
Surrounded by pristine gardens, the legendary Mulungushi International Conference Centre and recently completed Kenneth Kaunda Centre Wing offers unmatched venues for a wide range of business and networking events. Since 1970, the facility has hosted everyone from international dignitaries to large corporate clients, setting the standard for hospitality and tailored service in Lusaka.
The name Mulungushi has special significance in the history of Zambia. The Mulungushi River, which runs north of Kabwe in central Zambia, has a rocky area today known as Mulungushi Rock of Authority. This isolated rock served as the genesis for Zambia’s independence struggle due to the momentous open-air meetings where the nation's plans, dreams, and ideals were debated and resolved. These same ideals of self-determination, unity, and cooperation are foundational to Mulungushi International Conference Centre and serve as a reminder of the centre’s ongoing mission and purpose. To provide a platform for dialogue, the pursuit of diplomacy, and progress. Visit: https://www.micc.co.zm/
The Mulungushi International Conference Centre is the largest conference venue in Zambia. Located in the heart of Lusaka city with some of the best hotels, banks, and shopping malls, the MICC is ideal for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, and more. The hotels featured below are only three of the multiple options. Inquire at check-in for the UT Symposium Discount Rate.
Single
$130
Double
$145
Single
$150
Double
$165
Single
$190
Double
$200
Single
$220
Double
$250
Single
$130
Double
$145
Single
$150
Double
$165
FLIGHTS INTO ZAMBIA
1. Ethiopian Airways flies Everyday
2. Emirates flies on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
3. RwandAir flies only on Thursdays
All conference activities will be held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Expect a black-tie 5-course dinner and a catered lunch to be provided for paying attendees to the UT Langage Symposium 2023 alongside refreshments during breaks.
The Mulungushi Internation Conference Centre's design includes diverse environments built for moderated, planned, and spur-of-the-moment, spontaneous conversations, with open spaces perfect for group interactions or private spaces for more intimate discussions. Click here to visit the website.
8025 Great E, Lusaka, ZambiaJ867+78 Lusaka, Zambia
The Ubuntu Talks Conferences and Events comprise of a network of people with a common agenda, cause, and interests, who collaborate by sharing ideas, information, and resources. It is of utmost importance to Ubuntu Talks that every person attending one of our language symposiums and events has a positive and rewarding experience. We invite all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, vendors, and others ("Participants”) to help us realize a safe, respectful, and positive experience for everyone. When you participate in an event hosted by Ubuntu Talks, you contribute to the overall experience, which makes us all accountable to each other.
Ubuntu Talks has crafted Code of Conduct guidelines for Participants to ensure that all Participants understand the expected Participant conduct at an Ubuntu Talks event. Ubuntu Talks expects all Participants to abide by this Code of Conduct at all events. Expected behavior includes conference-related social events at off-site locations and in related online communities and social media.
Ubuntu Talks is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for everyone regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply.
Ubuntu Talks expects event participants will:
We will not tolerate unacceptable behavior from any attendees. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:
Ubuntu Talks will not tolerate unacceptable behavior. Anyone asked to stop inappropriate behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a Participant engages in unacceptable behavior, Ubuntu Talks may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. For more egregious behavior, Ubuntu Talks may, in its reasonable discretion, temporarily ban or permanently remove a Participant from the event.
If you are subjected to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify Ubuntu Talks event staff or contact the Ubuntu Talks CEO as soon as possible. Ubuntu Talks event staff will be available to assist those experiencing unacceptable behavior to feel safe for the duration of the event. All reports will remain completely confidential.
This Code of Conduct is the product of Ubuntu Talks’ commitment to creating and nurturing a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative community, and we thank our Participants for sharing our commitment. The framework of this Code of Conduct was inspired by the Open-Source Bridge Code of Conduct, released under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license, and the Google Anti-Harassment Policy, licensed under the Creative Commons Zero License.
With countries at various stages of reopening their borders, we at Ubuntu Talks would like to acknowledge that not everyone may be at the same level of comfort while attending the UT sub-Saharan Language Symposium, 2023. After multiple years of conducting online personal and business interactions, we understand that you may be eager and anxious to attend an in-person gathering of global citizens and experts like yourself.
To that end, we would like to invite you to move at your own pace during our two-day event. We encourage you to follow global health guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the event organizer, Ubuntu Talks strives to do its best to provide health accommodations for those in attendance, such as sufficient ventilation or access to masks. We want to encourage you to use the spaces we have booked and remind all attendees to be up-to-date, if possible, on their COVID-19 vaccinations to protect themselves against severe illness.
The UT sub-Saharan African Language Symposium 2023 will center on Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) as an agent for social change as we move towards a post-pandemic world. Let us do our part in making that would equitable for everyone.
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