Rift Valley Developers Summit
Rift Valley Developers Summit is an exciting event aimed at bringing together passionate developers, students, and tech enthusiasts from the region to explore the world of open source and beyond. This event, featuring a series of workshops and sessions, will be held on March 1st, with an intensive hands-on contribution day.
Empowering Developers Through Open Source
Our primary focus is to empower university students and budding developers by introducing them to the vast opportunities within the open-source movement. Attendees will learn about the positive social impact of local projects and how they can contribute to making a difference.
Our Goals
- Bridge the Gap: Familiarize the community with open-source concepts and projects.
- Showcase Talent: Provide a platform for open-source projects in Kenya and Africa to showcase their work and connect with potential contributors.
- Hands-On Learning: Offer hands-on workshops and a dedicated contribution period to guide participants in actively contributing to real-world projects.
- Social Impact: Prioritize projects that align with Digital Public Goods and UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring a positive social impact on the community.
Program Highlights
The event will cover a variety of topics, including:
- Dissecting Open Source Technologies: Analyzing a couple of open source technologies and their benefits.
- Git and GitHub Workshop: Hands-on workshop on Git and GitHub focusing on open source projects.
- Design Thinking: Introduction to design thinking.
Join us for an immersive experience that not only boosts your technical skills but also connects you with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Let’s work together to make a positive impact through open source!
Date and Time
Location
Hosts
Registration
- Date: 07 Jun 2025
- Time: 06:00 AM UTC to 06:02 AM UTC
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- P.O. BOX 3900-30100 Kesses, Eldoret
- LTI, School of Information, Moi University Main Campus
- Eldoret, Rift Valley
- Kenya 30100
- Building: LT1, School of Information Sciences
- Room Number: LT1
- Starts 18 January 2025 08:33 AM UTC
- Ends 28 February 2025 08:35 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
Rift Valley Developers Summit Agenda
March 1st
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
- Registration & Welcome
- Check-in and welcome address.
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- Dissecting Open Source Technologies
- Analyzing a couple of open-source technologies and their benefits.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Git and GitHub Workshop
- Hands-on workshop on Git and GitHub focusing on open-source projects led by Cliff.
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Lunch Break
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
- Design Thinking
- An exploration of design thinking principles and methodologies, focusing on user-centered approaches to problem-solving and innovation. This section will introduce the key concepts, processes, and benefits of applying design thinking in various contexts.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
- Networking Session
- Opportunity to connect with other attendees, speakers, and contributors.
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Hands-On Contribution Session
- Participants actively contribute to real-world projects.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
- Closing Remarks & Future Directions
- Summary of the day, key takeaways, and plans for future events.