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DIRISA 2024 Annual National Research Data Workshop

from Tuesday, 2 July 2024 (07:00) to Wednesday, 3 July 2024 (17:00)
CSIR ICC (ICC-G-Ruby)

        : Sessions
    /     : Talks
        : Breaks
2 Jul 2024
3 Jul 2024
AM
07:00 --- Arrival, Registration and Breakfast ---
08:00
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 10:10) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:00 Welcome - Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf))   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:05 Opening - Dr Lulama Wakaba (NGEI Executive Manager)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:20 Update on South African Cyberinfrastructure Initiatives   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:35 How do we measure the impact of big data in society? - Mr Daniel Manama Mokhohlane (DSI)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:50 DOCiD (Digital Object Container iD) by the Africa PID Alliance - Mr Nabil Ksibi (Africa PID Alliance)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
09:20 The prediction of the South African elections’ outcome - Dr Paul Mokilane   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
10:10 --- Break ---
10:30
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 11:35) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
10:40 Update on NICIS 100Gbps Data Transfer Services – 1TB in 3mins! - Kasandra Pillay (SANReN)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
11:35 --- Lunch ---
07:00 --- Arrival, Registration and Breakfast ---
08:00
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 09:45) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:00 Welcome   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:05 Machine-learning algorithms for mapping LULC of the uMngeni catchment area, KwaZulu-Natal - ORLANDO BHUNGENI (University of KwaZulu Natal)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
08:25 Exploring Technical Challenges in Data Science Fundamentals with Python for First-year Students at a Rural South African University - Ms Sibukele Gumbo (Walter Sisulu University)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
09:25 Investigating the Prospects of Blockchain Technology in an Electoral System   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
09:45 --- Break ---
10:15
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 11:55) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
10:35 Securing Identity using Biometrics and Zero Knowledge Proofs - Mrs Sthembile Ntshangase (Researcher) Ms Siphelele Myaka (Cybersecurity Researcher)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
10:55 Unpacking the role of information specialist at a 21st century academic library: Research Data Management at the University of Pretoria. - Mr Tlou Mathiba (University of Pretoria)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
11:35 Machine Learning in HIV Testing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Published Studies 2000-2024 - Mr Musa Jaiteh (University of Johannesburg)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
11:55 --- Lunch ---
PM
12:30
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 14:30) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
12:30 Spatial Modelling of Irrigation Water Quality: Assessing SAR in South Africa's Agricultural Landscapes - Dr Danielle Roberts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Dr Xolani Nocanda (CSIR Water Centre)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
12:50 AI model for securing Internet of Things communication systems in smart agriculture. - Issah Ngomane (University of Mpumalanga)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:10 The Significance of CoreTrustSeal Certification: A Case Study of Stellenbosch University - Mr Xabiso Xesi (Stellenbosch University)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:30 Data Management in National Assessments: A Look towards the Future - Dr Lucy Tambudzai Chamba (Durban University of Technology)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:50 A Robust Data Visualisation Technique for Data-Driven Decisions: Illustrations from Power Demand and Supply - Dr Kassim Mwitondi (Sheffield Hallam University)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:10 National Policy Data Observatory (NPDO) - Mr Ross Holder (CSIR)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:30 --- Break ---
14:50
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 16:15) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:50 The Future of Research Data: Open Science, FAIR Principles, and Effective Governance - Mr Thapelo Maredi   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
15:30 Data mining, management and modelling in advancing water and sanitation systems - Dr Ridhwaan Suliman (CSIR)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
15:50 Big Data Analytics for Intelligent Temperature Prediction in CNC Machining using PCA and AI - ZVIKOMBORERO HWEJU (Lecturer, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe) Ms Varaidzo Dandira-Chibaya (Lecturer, Chinhoyi University of Technology)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
16:10 Wrap Up Day 1 - Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf))   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
12:35
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 14:35) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
12:35 Context-Based Question Answering using Large Language BERT Variant Models for Low Resourced Sotho sa Leboa Language. - Hlaudi Masethe (Tshwane University of Technology)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:15 Big data and machine learning skills, experience, methods, and big data usage. Empirical evidence from manufacturing firms in Zimbabwe. - Dr More Chinakidzwa (Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE.) Mrs Sostina Varaidzo Chibaya (Liaoning Technical University, China)   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
13:35 Enhancing Climate Services in South Africa - Dr DAWN MAHLOBO   (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
14:35 --- Break ---
14:55
Session -Mrs Ina Smith (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)) (until 16:15) (ICC-G-Ruby - Ruby Auditorium)
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