In an enlightening discussion, Judith Okonkwo, a leader in the African XR community and founder of Imisi 3D, sits with Emeka Afigbo and Babatunde Oladimeji and shares her insights on the transformative potential of extended reality (XR) in reshaping education and technology access in Africa. From starting as a business psychologist to spearheading the XR movement with Imisi 3D, Judith explores the nuances of VR, XR, and the impact of smart glasses in immersive learning. The dialogues also touch on crucial topics like privacy concerns with emerging tech, the importance of global tech representation for Africa, and the collective responsibility in fostering a tech-inclusive future. The series calls for African engagement in shaping the technological landscape, highlighting the strides made in the XR community and the pivotal role of digital literacy and governance.

00:00 Welcome to the Africa Deep Tech Community Podcast
00:50 Introducing Judith Okonkwo: A Pioneer in Extended Reality
01:32 Judith's Journey: From Business Psychology to XR Ecosystem Builder
04:30 The Magic of Virtual Reality: Judith's First Encounter
12:05 Why VR? The Potential Impact of Virtual Reality in Africa
14:39 The Future of Education Through XR: A Vision for Africa
22:32 Imisi 3D: Building an XR Ecosystem in Africa
26:21 Challenges and Triumphs: Growing the African XR Ecosystem
31:31 Personal Stories of Impact: Changing Lives with XR
33:17 Navigating the Tech and Impact Landscape in Africa
34:26 Exploring the Talent Gap in African VR Development
34:54 The Challenge of Building a VR Ecosystem in Africa
36:12 Educational Initiatives and Slow Progress in VR Training
42:12 The Future of XR and Africa's Role
48:32 Unlocking Access to Technology for Africa
52:42 The Potential and Challenges of XR Development
01:05:06 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Involvement in XR

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