Seven students from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) are currently participating in the prestigious Global Digital Forum in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, taking place from June 5 to 6, 2025. The event convenes emerging innovators, global technology leaders, and policymakers from over 60 countries to discuss the evolving landscape of digital transformation and innovation.

The seven students are Kudzai Zhuwaki (Computer Science, Part 4), Bridget Sibanda (ComputerScience, Part 4), Edward Mundondi (Computer Science, Part 4), Tafadzwa Sigauke (Computer Science, Part 5), Tinodaishe Chipikiri (Informatics, Part 2), Moses Nyathi (Business Management, Part 4), and Muzingaye Thaka (Journalism and Media Studies, Part 2). They are participating in panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions focused on digital transformation,artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and innovation in emerging economies.

“Our presence at the Global Digital Forum is not only a tremendous honour, but a reflection of the calibre of innovation and forward-thinking emerging from NUST,” said one of the participating NUST students. “We are here to contribute, learn, and represent the untapped potential of young African innovators.”

The NUST team is actively engaging in high-level panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and international exhibitions covering critical themes such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and innovation in developing economies.

Their participation is the result of a rigorous selection process and underscores NUST’s growing footprint on the global stage, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. It also aligns with the university’s strategic vision to promote global engagement and solutions-oriented research.

In addition to attending plenary sessions, the students will present their digital solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges in mining, local governance, and education. The Global Digital Forum features keynote speeches by executives from leading international tech firms, as well as a platform for young innovators to build transnational collaborations and share best practices in the use of digital tools for sustainable development.

As the two-day event unfolds, the NUST students are not only flying the university’s flag high but also demonstrating the potential of African youth in shaping a digital future. The students are expected to return with valuable insights, new networks, and strengthened capacity to lead digital transformation initiatives at home.