TTPod 3.13: Connecting Communities - Reflections from the ESRI South Africa User Conference (Part 2 of 2 episodes)

In this second of the Talking Transformation Podcasts recorded at the ESRI Southern Africa User Conference, we are joined by three highly innovative and motivated individuals:

• Vhuyo Nevari, from ESRI South Africa
• Nsovo Pearl Maluleke, Planning Masters Student at the University of Johannesburg and,
• Tshidi Morabi , representing the STEAM4kids initiative.

Vhuyo describes his journey from rural South Africa to urban professional and GIS practitioner: a truly inspiring conversation and one that celebrates both the individual and the benefits of an internship programme growing future GIS practitioners.

ESRI Hackathon winner, Pearl Maluleke reflects on her award winning solution addressing the optimisation of routes and ensuring equity in service delivery within Johannesburg's waste management space.

And last, but certainly not least Tshidi Morabi: an experienced IT practitioner explains the STEAM 4 Kids initiative that builds coding and robotics competence and skills within young children.

These were the three speakers who inspired me most in a packed and innovative program that inspired and encouraged all in attendance. I hope you'll enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.

Recorded 26th October 2023