MethodsTree Speakers

Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Backend Developer, Robotics

Bisola Alabi is a social impact leader, tech entrepreneur, and Ed.M. candidate in Education Policy and Analysis at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Caleb Diba is a seasoned software engineer, entrepreneur, innovator, and University of Johannesburg graduate whose life and career reflect resilience, discipline, and purpose-driven excellence.

Blessing Chiparausha is university librarian at Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe. He holds a PhD in information science from the University of South Africa.

Engaged Scholar, Human Rights Advocate & Sociologist Results-driven human rights advocate, sociology expert, and organizational leader with a strong background in Higher Education and Community Development in Non-Profit Organizations.

Nombulelo Tholithemba Shange is a Sociology Lecturer at the University of the Free State, holding a PhD in Anthropology from UFS and a Master's in Sociology from Rhodes University. Her doctoral research explored Indigenous Knowledge Systems, focusing on ritual and healing practices, while her earlier work examined the Shembe Church.

Sizwe Zwelakhe Dlamini is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of African languages, under the Faculty of Humanities, at the University of Johannesburg.

Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita holds a PhD in Library and Information Science. He is a C2-rated researcher who has worked with UNISA, Durban University of Technology, and the University of Johannesburg's Methods Lab, contributing extensively to Open Science and indigenous knowledge sharing.

Gerald Ferreira is a South African software developer and entrepreneur, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced web platforms. He is the founder of Virtual Reality South Africa, Mixed Reality PTY LTD, South Africa Tourism and Travel and Car site to name a few, where he builds immersive experiences, enterprise applications, and AI-driven solutions for clients across industries.

Kevin Durrheim is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Johannesburg and heads its UJ Methods Lab. An NRF A-rated social psychologist from South Africa.

Liz Joseph is an award-winning data scientist, educator, and founder whose work sits at the intersection of technology, learning, and social impact. She is currently based in Dublin and has held roles at Google, Facebook/Meta, Standard Bank, and Citi, while also building her own company, Circle Limited.

I am a Business Information Technology graduate with a strong passion for innovation, digital transformation, and the role technology plays in solving real-world problems. My journey into the tech space has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a clear drive to create meaningful impact.