Open Source Software Between Africa and the West - Transforming Africa's Tech Scene

Explore how open-source technologies are revolutionizing Africa's tech landscape in this conference talk from Ubuntu Summit 2024, delivered by Software Engineer and Python Africa Community Leader Ngazetungue Muheue. Gain insights into how various open-source tools and platforms are empowering education, entrepreneurship, and innovation across the African continent. Learn about the implementation of open-source software in educational institutions, startup ecosystems, and community initiatives, along with details about open source event funding in Africa. Examine the parallel developments and contrasting aspects between African and Western tech scenes through practical examples and real-world applications. Drawing from nine years of global tech event organization experience, Muheue shares valuable perspectives on community building, Python development, and the transformative impact of open source technology in Namibia and throughout Africa.