NAIROBI: ONGEA! – The Eastern Africa Music Summit returns for a 6th Year, from Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th February 2021, at 12.00pm – 9.00pm EAT (GMT+3) Daily, as 100% Online, via www.ongea.biz.
“Ironically, the Theme of the last ONGEA!, during February 2020, was Disrupt to Thrive!”, he continues. “Little did we Know that, just a Month later, our Creative Industry was to Experience the biggest Disruption ever! With COVID-19 being an Accelerator of Technology Adoption, by Consumers and Industries globally. ONGEA! 2021 is about What Next?, as we Fast Forward into the Future.”
Going fully Online shall enable ONGEA! to reach a wider Audience throughout Eastern Africa and the World; including international Industry Experts, who are increasingly Interested in the Creativity emerging from The Motherland.
“To-date ONGEA! 2021 has Speakers, Performers and Delegates from over 26 Countries, including Australia, Benin, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, The Netherlands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates and United States of America”, says Courtney Keter of PHAT! Productions. “And, after the Pandemic, ONGEA! shall be Transformed into a Hybrid Event, with Participants having the Choice to join Physically or Virtually.”
Here’s an Outline of ONGEA! 2021 – The 6th annual Eastern Africa Music Summit:
Monday 22nd February 2021
12.00pm-01.30pm EAT (GMT+3): So, we were Disrupted! What next? Comparing local & international Recovery Plans for the Creative Industry.
01.30pm-02.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
02.00pm-03.30pm EAT (GMT+3): The New Normal? Online Education for Creatives. Discussing the Transformation of Education in the Creative Industry.
03.30pm-04.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
04.00pm-05.30pm EAT (GMT+3): Be Present Everywhere. The ultimate Speed Networking session with local & international Delegates from the 3 Days.
05.30pm-09.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
12.00pm-01.30pm EAT (GMT+3): Taxation – a Blessing or a Curse? Unpacking the Benefits and Costs of Digital Service Tax, and other Taxes.
01.30pm-02.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
02.00pm-03.30pm EAT (GMT+3): Royalties in Focus. COVID-19 showed the Importance of Royalties as a Revenue stream and amplified the Challenges in Eastern Africa with Collection & Distribution.
03.30pm-04.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
04.00pm-05.30pm EAT (GMT+3): No Shows? Where’s the Money? The importance of alternative Revenue streams – a Global perspective. Webinar is Empowered by Safaricom.
05.30pm-09.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
Wednesday 24th February 2021
12.00pm-01.30pm EAT (GMT+3): The growth of Artivism in Africa. The Movers & Shakers of 2020 and 2021. Webinar is Presented by This Is Africa.
01.30pm-02.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
02.00pm-03.30pm EAT (GMT+3): Access to Credit for Creatives. New opportunities Emerging in 2021.
03.30pm-04.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
04.00pm-05.30pm EAT (GMT+3): Global Opportunities for Eastern African Music. Panelists from Asia, Europe, North America and South America share their Views. Webinar is Empowered by the French Embassy to Kenya.
05.30pm-09.00pm EAT (GMT+3): Showcase Performances.
Entry is FREE to ONGEA! 2021, for Industry Professionals and Consumers, via Registration in Advance on http://www.ongea.biz. Spaces are Limited, so Register now!
Martin Myers 
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