Program Agenda
Collective Emergency Preparedness against a Covid-19 Second Wave
Topic: The Benefits & Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligence for Emergency Management
29 October 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Ms. Rehema Isa – Co-Founder OYA, Chief Convenor Womanomics Africa™
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Ms. Rehema Isa – Co-Founder OYA, Chief Convenor Womanomics Africa™ - Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion – 4:15pm – 5:30pm
The Benefits & Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligence for Emergency Management
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
Panel Speakers:
Dr. Jan van de Poll
Founder & Managing Director of Transparency Lab
Mr. Irakli Beridze
Head, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, United Nations
Dr. Edward Waller PhD
Professor, NSERC/UNENE IRC in Health Physics and Environmental Safety – Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science
Mr. Jason Lee
Founder and CEO of SmartCone Technologies - Audience Q&A – 5:30pm – 5:40pm
- Summary of Panel & Vote of Thanks – 5:40 pm – 5:50 pm
Ms. Rehema Isa – Co-Founder OYA, Chief Convenor Womanomics Africa™ - Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Ms. Hawa Charfaray – CEO Orbrix Technical & Occupational Skills Training
Topic: Raising the Capabilities of the National Cadres for Emergency, Crises, and Disaster.
22 October 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Mr. Ashraf Garda – Chief Driver of Champion South Africa, Ashraf Garda Show Podcast
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Mr. Ashraf Garda – Chief Driver of Champion South Africa, Ashraf Garda Show Podcast - Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Mr. Pepijn van den Broek- M.Sc National coordinator medical supplies and logistics for the coronavirus crisis in the Netherlands - Panel Discussion – 4:15pm – 5:30pm
Raising the Capabilities of the National Cadres for Emergency, Crises, and Disaster.
Panel Moderator:
Mr. Pepijn van den Broek- M.Sc National coordinator medical supplies and logistics for the corona virus crisis in the Netherlands
Panel Speakers:
Mr. Hurbet K. Foy
Director of Research & Development at African Centre of Science and International Security, Ghana
Dr. Jean Francois Lafortune
Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
Ms. Mandy Tebbit
Founder & Managing Director of Cranfield Aviation Training, in SA
Mr. Laurens van der Sluys Veer
Managing Partner International Safety Research Nederland B.V - Audience Q&A – 5:30pm – 5:50pm
- Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Mr. Ashraf Garda – Chief Driver of Champion South Africa, Ashraf Garda Show Podcast
Topic: Risks and Safety Management During and After a Crisis or Disaster.
15th October 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Ms. Rehema Isa – Co-Founder OYA, Chief Convenor Womanomics Africa™
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Ms. Rehema Isa – Co-Founder OYA, Chief Convenor Womanomics Africa™ - Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion – 4:15pm – 5:30pm
Risks and Safety Management During and After a Crisis or Disaster.
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
Panel Speakers:
Mr. Horst Simon
Director – Risk, Strong Advice, UAE
Dr. Francesco Marelli
Head Of Unit United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
Ms. Mariana Diaz Garcia
Intern at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), under the framework of the Knowledge Center Security through Research, Technology and Innovation (SIRIO)
Mr. Yusuf Sayed
Founder and Director of Sayed Business Solutions and Services, Entrepreneur, Engineering Management Consulting Specialist - Audience Q&A – 5:30pm – 5:50pm
- Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Ms. Rehema Isa – Co-Founder OYA, Chief Convenor Womanomics Africa™
Topic: Issues Regarding the Provision of Specialized Medical Equipment, Supplies During Mass Casualty Events; Lessons Learned from Covid-19 and the role of international cooperation.
8th October 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach - Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion 7 – 4:15pm – 5:30pm
Issues Regarding the Provision of Specialized Medical Equipment, Supplies During Mass Casualty Events; Lessons Learned from Covid-19 and the role of international cooperation.
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
Panel Speakers:
Dr. Uche Anyanwagu, MD, MSc, PhD.
Clinical Epidemiologist, Primary Care Physician, United Kingdom
Mr. Pepijn van den Broek- M.Sc
National coordinator medical supplies and logistics for the corona virus crisis in the Netherlands
Ms. Joanna Carter
Director of Nursing Prominent Hospital, London
Ms. Samantha Omar
Founder and CEO Of LinkingAfrica Medical - Audience Q&A – 5:30pm – 5:50pm
- Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach
Topic: Risk Assessment and Safe Management of COVID-19
An Interactive Discussion on the Medical and Biological Waste under the Condition of the Pandemic
1st October 2020 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm GST
MC of Event: Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach - Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion 6 – 4:15pm – 5:30pm
Risk Assessment and Safe Management of COVID-19. An Interactive Discussion on the Medical and Biological Waste under the condition of the Pandemic.
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
Panel Speakers:
Dr. Yaugen Ryzhykau, Ph.D.
EU (CBRN) Project 65 Team Leader/Project Manager
Dr. Faheem Tahir
National Focal Point for European Union Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Centres of Excellence
Mr. Paul Butler, P.Eng
International CBRN Expert - Audience Q&A – 5:30pm – 5:50pm
- Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach
Topic: A Mobile Lab Offensive to Quickly Tackle Emerging Pandemics
24th Sept 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Ms. Michelle Ashen – International Speaker, Founder of Africans United
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm
Ms. Michelle Ashen – International Speaker, Founder of Africans United - Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion 5 – 4:15pm – 5:35pm
A Mobile Lab Offensive to Quickly Tackle Emerging Pandemics
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
Panel Speakers:
Dr. Isabelle DAOUST-MALEVAL PhD
Programme Manager, Security, Nuclear Safety
Dr. Christophe Peyrefitte, PharmD, PhD, HDR
Scientific Director, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Sénégal
Dr. Fatimah Bibi Ebrahim Lambat
Specialist Anaesthesiologist -Private Practice
Intensivist-Ahmed Kathrada Private hospital - Audience Q&A – 5:40pm – 5:50pm
- Final Comments, Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:50pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Michelle Ashen – International Speaker, Founder of Africans United
Program Agenda
Building Readiness & Resilience against a Covid-19 Second Wave
Topic: Responding with Resilience and Readiness: Lessons Learned
17th Sept 2020 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm GST
Program Director: Ms. Atiyya Dudhat – Founder of Coach Middle East
- Opening & Welcome – 4:00pm – 4:05pm
Program Director: Ms. Atiyya Dudhat – Founder of Coach Middle East - Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion 1 – 4:15pm – 5:35pm
Responding with Resilience and Readiness: Lessons Learned
Panel Moderator:
Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach
Panel Speakers:
Ms. Naseera Turkey
Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Azzuri Capital
Ms. Rita Ranchod
Executive Leadership Coach and Facilitator
Mr. Hubert K. Foy
Director of Research & Development at African Centre of Science and International Security, Ghana
Mr. Shaban Butt
Director of HR and Administration
The Coca-Cola Company, UAE & Oman - Audience Q&A – 5:35pm – 5:45pm
- Prep for Next Theme – 5:45 pm – 5:55 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Vote of Thanks & Closing – 5:55 pm – 6:00 pm
Ms. Atiyya Dudhat – Founder of Coach Middle East
Topic: Digital Transformation and Digital Divide Post COVID-19
10th Sept 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
- Opening, Welcome & Intro to Today’s Theme and Speakers – 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion 1 – 4:15pm – 5:40pm
Digital Transformation and Digital Divide Post COVID-19
Panel Moderator:
Ms. Shona Selley – Founder and CEO of Designed2Thrive
Panel Speakers:
Mrs. Elisja van Niekerk
Co-Founder of the Coding Mamas, Winner Woman in Technology, Innovation lead, Woman in Technology Advocate, and Driver.
Mr. Horst Simon
Director- Risk, Strong Advice, UAE,
Dr. Guna Seelan Rethinam Ph.D.
Emirates Telecommunication Corporation, UAE
Director, Organization Design & Disruptive Program Lead - Audience Q&A – 5:40pm – 5:55pm
- Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:55 pm – 6:00 pm
Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering) President, Elifort Gestion
Topic: Education Cannot Wait – What are the Alternatives to Antiquated Methods of Education – What Have We Learned Thus Far?
03 Sept 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05pm
Ms. Liezl Thom – Media Training Consultant and Master Transformation Coach - Intro to Today’s Theme 4:05 pm – 4:10 pm
Panel Moderator – Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering)
President, Elifort Gestion - Guest Presentation – 4:10pm – 4:25pm
Col Wolfgang Reich – Deputy Director of the Joint CBRN Defence Centre of Excellence
Introducing the Centre’s possibilities supporting EU related project like the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE Initiative - Panel Discussion 1 – 4:25pm – 5:45pm
Education Cannot Wait – What are the Alternatives to Antiquated Methods of Education – What Have We Learned Thus Far?
Panel Speakers:
Ltc. Jiří Chrastek – Chief of the Joint CBRN Defence Centre of Excellence
Ms. Shahista Thokan – Founder of Silver Lining Workshop Facilitation
Ms. Zakiyya Ismail – Advocate for Freedom in Education
Dr. Hind Kassir – Founder of SEEDS for professional development - Audience Q&A – 5:45pm – 5:55pm
- Closing & Vote of Thanks – 5:50pm – 6:00pm
Topic: Psycho-Social impacts: Lessons learned from Covid-19
27 August 2020 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm GST
MC of Event: Ms. Hawa Charfaray CEO Orbrix UAE and Training Excellence South Africa
- Opening, Welcome – 4:00 pm – 4:05pm
Ms. Hawa Charfaray - Intro to Today’s Theme 4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Panel Moderator – Dr. Jeff Lafortune – Ph.D. (Nuclear & Chemical Engineering)
President, Elifort Gestion - Panel Discussion 1 – 4:15pm – 5:30pm
Psycho-Social impacts: Lessons learned from Covid-19
Speakers:
Dr. Farheen Majid – Clinical Psychologist
Mr Akram Kanso – Life Coach
Mr Ashraf Garda – Chief Driver, Champion South Africa – COVID Infected
Colleen Qvist – Founder of CQ Consulting - Audience Q&A – 5:30pm – 5:50pm
- Closing & Vote of Thanks – Dr Jeff Lafortune
5:50pm – 6:00pm