State of the Map Rwanda 2024/Program

DAY 1 UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

Time/Day	Activity
08:00–09:00	Registration Breakfast session with refreshments
09:00-09:30	Opening Remarks - Opening remarks from key stakeholders and event organizers.
09:30-10:00	Keynote Address - The Power of Open Data in Rwanda's Development
10:00-10:45	Panel Discussion 1 - Integrating Biodiversity and Youth Engagement in climate change mitigation and adoption policies, effective strategies and actions
10:45-11:15	Session 1: Mapping for Resilience (Lightning talks) Presentations on open data for community resilience.
11:15 - 11:25	Coffee Break
11:25-12:10	Panel Discussion 2: - Improving Open Mapping - Prof. Joseph Tuyishimire- User Engagement Manager - Digital Earth for humanitarian action by leveraging AI tools Africa and community-based driven approaches
12:10-12:40	Session 2: Leveraging data and technology for effective decision-making in disaster reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable development.
12:40-12:50	Official Photo Session
12:50-13:50	Networking Lunch
13:50 – 14:10	Empowering Communities Through Mapping: Kingsley Chika Chukwu Ecomappers’ Vision, Mission, Achievements, Future Vision, and Challenges in OpenStreetMap Rwanda
14:10-14:30	Session 3: Impact of Open Mapping in Rwanda and Youth Engagement( Vision of OSM Rwanda)
14:30-15:30	Session 4: The Impact of Open Mapping and Geospatial Technology in education, agriculture and health in Rwanda.
15:30 – 16:00	Awards and Recognition
16:00-16:30	Closing remarks - Government of Rwanda
16:30-17:00	Closing Announcement- Networking and Tea ( Tree Planting)- Informal networking session with refreshments.

DAY 2 NGORORERO TREE PLANTING

Time/Day	Activity
05:00-05:30	Arrival & Registration
05:30-08:00	Arrival to the site
08:00-08:15	Briefing and orientation of the tree planting activity
08:15-11:00	Tree planting and Mapping Activity
11:00 – 12:00	Closing Remarks
12:00-12:10	Departure