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OpenCon satellite events are local meetings about Open issues that are held in partnership with a global annual OpenCon meeting to advocate for Open Access, Open Data, and Open Education around the world.

Our event in Zorzor, Lofa County(northern Liberia) will bring together over two hundred participants including students, researchers, and members of the public who are interested in learning more about openness in research and education from Lofa county and other parts of the Country. There will be talks by local speakers, video content streamed from the global OpenCon meeting held in Washington DC, and participatory workshops about open information and community organizing. 

The program will begin on Saturday November 26 and ends on Sunday November 27, 2016 at the Zorzor Lutheran Mission High School Auditorium.

Speakers will include:

  • Hon. Len Eugene Nagbe - Minister of Information
  • Ms. Benetta Davis - 2016 Mandela Fellow
  • Mr. Augustine B Chewolo - Public Health Professional
  • Mr. Andrew Greaves - MOH Youth Representative
  • Mr. Alexander Gargu - Financial Expert
  • Mr. Tarnue Govergo - Board Chairman, ZLMS 

When

November 26, 2016 at 10:00am - 3pm
Monrovia local time

Where

Zorzor Lutheran Mission High School Auditorium
Zorzor 00231
Liberia
Google map and directions

Hosts

James Kwabo James Kwabo
A Youth Development Worker, professional Journalist with over 10 years practical experience in community engagement, youth empowerment initiatives and advocacy

Contact

James Kwabo ·

Agenda

View the OpenCon 2014 schedule & directory.

When

November 26, 2016 at 10:00am - 3pm
Monrovia local time

Where

Zorzor Lutheran Mission High School Auditorium
Zorzor 00231
Liberia
Google map and directions

Hosts

James Kwabo James Kwabo
A Youth Development Worker, professional Journalist with over 10 years practical experience in community engagement, youth empowerment initiatives and advocacy

Contact

James Kwabo ·
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