Monday , January 26, 2026
Arrival
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
8:00 – 8:10 AM Introduction & Welcome by Haggai Abuto
8:10 – 8:40 AM Devotion by Richard T. Stephenson
8:40 – 8:50 AM Welcome Remarks by Dr Biringiro/AUCA VC
8:50 – 9:20 AM Remarks by Rwanda ICT Minister
9:20 – 9:30 AM Short Break
9:30 – 10:00 AM Keynote: Technology as a Strategic Tool of Mission by Richard T. Stephenson
10:00 – 10:30 AM Knowledge Management as Infrastructure by Adrian Schmidt and Mildred Weiss
10:30 – 10:45 AM Q&A by Moderator
10:45 – 11:15 AM Spirit-Led, Data-Driven: Governing Data for Ministry by Stephen Filkoski
11:15 – 11:25 AM Q&A by Moderator
11:25 – 11:55 AM World Church Platforms by Thembinkosi Moyo
11:55 – 12:05 PM Q&A by Moderator
12:05 – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 PM Division Reports by ECD/WAD/SID IT Directors
1:30 – 1:40 PM Q&A by Moderator
1:40 – 2:10 PM The Defender’s Playbook: Actively Countering Threats with MITRE Engage by Eder Marski
2:10 – 2:20 PM Q&A by Moderator
2:20 – 2:35 PM Health Break
2:35 – 3:05 PM AI and the Church Mission by Dr Pacifique Nizeyimana
3:05 – 3:15 PM Q&A by Moderator
3:15 – 3:45 PM Adventist Web Engine by John Beckett, Nestor Escobar & Mike Ostrovljanovic
3:45 – 3:55 PM Q&A by Moderator
3:55 – 4:30 PM Panel Discussion/Presentation
4:30 – 5:00 PM Flashback Challenge by Engagement Team
5:00 – 5:30 PM Reflections & Announcements by Moderator
Wednesday , January 28, 2026
8:00 – 8:30 AM Devotion by Dr Biringiro
8:30 – 9:00 AM African Continent Data Protection Regulations by Josh Pierre
9:10 – 9:20 AM Q&A by Josh Pierre
9:20 – 9:50 AM SunPlus: Empowering Mission Through Technology by Yovian Lubis
9:50 – 10:00 AM Q&A by Moderator
10:00 – 10:30 AM ACMS: Connecting Tools in Support of Mission by Sherri Ingram-Hudgins
10:30 – 10:40 AM Q&A by Moderator
10:40 – 10:55 AM Health Break
10:55 – 11:25 AM Jetstream by John Beckett, Nestor Escobar & Mike Ostrovljanovic
11:25 – 11:35 AM Q&A by Moderator
11:35 – 12:05 PM ACMS: Connecting Tools in Support of Mission by Sherri Ingram-Hudgins
12:05 – 12:15 PM Q&A by Moderator
12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch
1:15 – 1:45 PM Work-Life Balance for IT Professionals by Dr. Rachel Nankware Mgeni
1:45 – 1:55 PM Q&A by Moderator
1:55 – 2:25 PM Slow Down to Speed Up — Sustainable IT Habits That Accelerate Mission Impact by Kenrie Hylton
2:25 – 2:35 PM Q&A by Moderator
2:35 – 2:50 PM Health Break
2:50 – 3:40 PM Technology in Education for Mission in the Digital Age by Prof. Khumbulani Mpofu
3:40 – 5:00 PM AUCA Students Projects by Facilitators
5:00 – 5:30 PM Day Recap & Reflections by Moderator
Thursday, January 29, 2026
8:00 – 8:30 AM Devotion by Dr William Ruzima
8:30 – 9:00 AM Data Governance, Compliance & Accountability by Ernest Staats
9:00 – 9:10 AM Q&A by Moderator
9:10 – 10:10 AM BREAK OUT SESSIONS by All Facilitators
10:10 – 1:00 PM Excursion & Site Visits Around Rwanda by Tours Coordinator
1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:00 PM Lessons Learned & Way Forward by ECD/WAD/SID IT Directors
3:00 – 3:30 PM Logging Off, Living On by Haggai Abuto
3:30 – 4:00 PM Final Charge by Richard T. Stephenson
4:00 PM Networking & Departure
Friday, January 30, 2026
7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast by Hospitality Team
8:00 – 8:30 AM Prayer Service by Dr Biringiro
8:30 AM Departure
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