Taeziz21 First Conference

Digital Media in the 21st Century: Impact, Challenges, and Empowerment​

28 June 2025

About the Conference

The Taeziz21 First Conference – held in Kampala in June 2025 – marked a significant step toward reimagining the role of digital media in shaping inclusive, forward-looking narratives.

It was not merely an event, but a convergence of ideas, innovation, and purpose — where media professionals, tech innovators, and community leaders met to explore the intersection of storytelling, artificial intelligence, and social transformation.

Organized by Taeziz21, a youth-led media-tech platform, the event reflected our commitment to building bridges between creativity, technology, and sustainable development.
This is not a commercial summit. It is a vision-driven mission — one that invites communities to co-author the stories of tomorrow.

Objectives
Highlights
Agenda

  • Empower youth voices through storytelling, digital media, and creative expression.
  • Explore the role of media in conflict zones, displacement, and humanitarian documentation.
  • Showcase grassroots innovations and community-led solutions in digital communication.
  • Bridge local efforts with global support, creating space for partnership and collaboration.
  • Promote ethical narratives, ensuring communities speak for themselves — not through others.
  • Launch Taeziz21 programs, including training, documentation, and community media labs.
  • Celebrate media changemakers, honoring individuals and teams making a real difference.
  • Artificial intelligence and content creation.
  • Digital safety and news credibility.
  • The intersection of media and sustainable development.

This one-day international conference offers a powerful platform to explore the intersection of digital media, storytelling, and humanitarian resilience.
Each session is designed to bring fresh insights, real-world stories, and collaborative solutions — bridging voices from the ground with global partners.
We invite you to discover how local narratives can shape global conversations.

🕒 Time📌 Activity
12:50 PMOpening Ceremony 🎙️
02:00 PMConference Documentary Screening 🎬
02:20 PMScientific Paper 1 📄
03:10 PMScientific Paper 2 📚
04:22 PMPanel Discussion 🗣️
04:58 PMChairman’s Speech 🎤
05:00 PMSponsor Field Showcase 🌍
05:16 PMConference Recommendations 📋
05:33 PMAwards & Closing Ceremony 🏆

Platform Management

Behind the scenes and on the frontlines, the platform management team brought structure, voice, and coordination to the Taeziz21 First Conference.Their leadership in organizing the flow of sessions, engaging participants, and maintaining the tone of the event was essential to its success.

Ms. Mahasin Ahmed

Ms. Mahasin Ahmed

Program Host | Photojournalist | MSc in Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
With a Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Mahasin brings a unique blend of media presence and developmental insight. Formerly a television host at Nuwar Media, she led the on-stage coordination of sessions with clarity and editorial elegance, while also contributing to content framing and media flow.
 Mr. Haetham Musa

Mr. Haetham Musa

Business Administration Student | Taeziz21 Media Correspondent
A member of the Taeziz21 media team, Haetham played a key role in logistical organization and real-time event execution. As a student of Business Administration at Omdurman Ahlia University, his structured approach to coordination enhanced the communication dynamics between the platform and attendees.

Mr. Sufyan Ismail

Media Specialist | Moderator

Co-founder and Media Manager at TAEZIZ21 Platform, Sufyan Ismail is a Sudanese media professional with extensive experience in photography, videography, TV program production, and design. He has worked with several media outlets including Bashair Al-Nile and Shariyan Al-Hamish, leading teams in production and coverage across North Darfur. Currently based in Kampala, he brings a strong passion for storytelling and digital content creation, blending media expertise with community engagement

Mr. Mousa Al-Zouma

Conference Chair

With over 7 years of experience in strategic planning, peacebuilding, and program management across Sudan, Mr. Al-Zouma has led numerous initiatives in humanitarian response, civic education, and community resilience. As Chair of the Taeziz21 Conference in Kampala, he steered the event with vision and professionalism, ensuring its success as a regional milestone in digital media and innovation.

فيلم مؤتمر تعزيز21

افتتاحية المؤتمر

First Research Paper

Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Digital Work A Critical Study on Technological Adoption and Adaptation

Presenters:​

Eng.Saifuddin Ahmed

Eng.Saifuddin Ahmed

Control Engineer | AI Researcher | Co-founder of Taeziz21
A technology leader and researcher in AI-powered media innovation. Known for his contributions to digital transformation, youth empowerment, and interdisciplinary tech projects across Sudan and East Africa.
Eng. Mahassen Ateem

Eng. Mahassen Ateem

Digital Security & Human Rights Trainer
A Sudanese specialist in digital protection and civic education with extensive experience in gender-based violence prevention. She has led training programs across Sudan and Uganda and contributes actively to peacebuilding, refugee support, and media security initiatives.

Abstract:

Second Research Paper

Business Intelligence in Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Recommendations in the Digital Economy Era

Presenter:

Dr. Ghazlan Al-Balushi

Dr. Ghazlan Al-Balushi is a seasoned trainer, consultant, and researcher specializing in entrepreneurship, project management, and business environment analysis. She holds an MBA from Franklin University (USA), is pursuing her PhD at MSU (Malaysia), and has delivered workshops and lectures across the Gulf and North Africa.

Her professional focus includes designing training programs for job seekers, empowering startups through data-driven strategies, and guiding organizational growth in alignment with Oman Vision 2040. She has published academic research in international journals, participated in high-level conferences, and is an active member of several regional innovation networks.

Dr. Ghazlan’s work bridges academic rigor with real-world impact, aiming to build resilient, adaptive entrepreneurial ecosystems across the Arab world.

Abstract

Panel Discussion

AI Challenges: Between Acceptance and Rejection”
Moderator: Media Specialist Sufyan Ismail
Guest Speakers: Coach Rimaz Hassan | Engineer Musbah Mustafa

This dynamic session explored the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in the media world — between those who embrace it as a tool for empowerment, and those who raise critical questions about ethics, risks, and future impact.

Conference Chairman's Speech

Mr. Mousa Al-Zouma

Peacebuilding expert and community program manager, Mr. Mousa Mohamed Al-Zouma emphasized that this conference marks a significant step forward in empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
He affirmed that Taeziz21 is not just a series of events—it is a platform for connecting minds and building real partnerships, aimed at creating tangible impact in the lives of Arab and African youth.

Official Sponsor’s Speech

Mr. Qamar Eldin Abu Al-Khairat

In this inspiring address, Mr. Qamar Eldin shares AAG’s vision in supporting initiatives that merge media, technology, and youth empowerment. He emphasizes the importance of cross-border partnerships for building sustainable development foundations.
💬 A statement of committed institutional support for impactful change.

Honoring Moments from Taeziz21 First Conference

Relive the most powerful and emotional moments of the closing ceremony, where we honored those who contributed to shaping this milestone event.

🎥 Full playlist now available – witness the speeches, tributes, and surprises that made this event unforgettable.

Emotional Highlights

Moments of gratitude, applause, and recognition.

About the Organisers

Taeziz21 is a media-tech platform founded by young innovators from Sudan — designed to bridge the gap between storytelling, technology, and social impact.

We operate at the intersection of humanitarian documentation and digital empowerment, with a focus on youth, education, and local solutions.

The Taeziz team consists of media professionals, engineers, educators, and activists — united by one mission: to make voices from the margins impossible to ignore.

This conference is a reflection of our values: action, authenticity, and innovation.

Meet the Organizing Team

Our Sponsor

Arab African Group (AAG)

In official partnership with Taeziz21 First Conference – Kampala, June 2025

The Arab African Group (AAG) proudly partnered with Taeziz21 to support the inaugural conference on digital media transformation.

This strategic sponsorship reflects AAG’s ongoing commitment to innovation, empowerment, and cross-border collaboration in the 21st-century knowledge economy.

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