SCHEDULE

Arrival

8:00 – 8:10 AM Introduction & Welcome by ECD/WAD/SID IT Directors

8:10 – 8:40 AM Devotion by Richard T. Stephenson

8:40 – 8:50 AM Welcome Remarks by University Vice-Chancellor

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 and Annette Melgosa

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 Foundations of Adventist Cybersecurity 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 Usage, Security & Data Protection by AI Security Expert

3:05 – 3:15 PM Q&A by Moderator

3:15 – 3:45 PM AI-Related Cyber Risks by Cyber Risk Analyst

3:45 – 3:55 PM Q&A by Moderator

3:55 – 4:30 PM Panel Discussion/Presentation

4:30 – 5:00 PM Let’s Test Our Memory by Engagement Team

5:00 – 5:30 PM Reflections & Announcements by Moderator

8:00 – 8:30 AM Devotion

8:30 – 9:00 AM African Continent Data Protection Regulations by Ernest Staats and Josh Pierre

9:10 – 9:20 AM Short Break

9:20 – 9:50 AM SunPlus: Empowering Mission (Part I) by Yovian Lubis

9:50 – 10:00 AM Q&A by Moderator

10:00 – 10:30 AM SunPlus: Empowering Mission (Part II) by SunPlus

10:30 – 10:40 AM Q&A by Moderator

10:40 – 10:55 AM Health Break

10:55 – 11:25 AM Adventist Web Engine & Jetsream by Nestor Escobar and Mike Ostrovljanovic

11:25 – 11:35 AM Q&A by Moderator

11:35 – 12:05 PM Adventist Church Management System by Sherri & Tiago

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 Wellness Facilitator

1:45 – 1:55 PM Q&A by Moderator

1:55 – 2:25 PM Small Habits, Big Impact: Sustainable IT by Kenrie

2:25 – 2:35 PM Q&A by Moderator

2:35 – 2:50 PM Health Break

2:50 – 3:40 PM Technology in education by Prof K Mpofu

3:40 – 5:00 PM AUCA Students Projects by Facilitators

5:00 – 5:30 PM Day Recap & Reflections by Moderator

8:00 – 8:30 AM Devotion by Speaker 3

8:30 – 9:00 AM AI, Mission & the Future of Church IT by AI Strategy Lead

9:00 – 9:10 AM Q&A Moderator

9:10 – 9:40 AM Governance, Compliance & Accountability by Governance Expert

9:40 – 12:30 PM Excursion & Site Visits Around Rwanda by Tours Coordinator

12:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break

2:00 – 4:00 PM Excursion & Site Visits Around Rwanda by Tours Coordinator

4:00–4:50 PM Lessons Learned & Way Forward

4:50 – 6:00 PM Closing Session & Prayer by Church Leadership, RUM

7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast by Hospitality Team

Departure will be the After Breakfast