Yaliwe Soko is a trailblazing figure in the Blockchain and Web 3 space, renowned globally for her leadership and impact. As the Chairwoman of the United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) and the Founder of TechCon. She has earned numerous accolades and distinctions for her contributions to the field. At the forefront of her initiatives is the …
Ted Colbert holds the distinguished position of Executive Vice President at The Boeing Company, where he serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. In this capacity, he oversees the delivery of innovative solutions to defense, government, space, intelligence, and security clients globally, with significant operations spanning Australia, India, Saudi …
Silas Adekunle, a Nigerian-British robotics technology entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor, holds the reins as the CEO of Reach Industries, where he steers the company’s vision, direction, and day-to-day operations. With a keen focus on stakeholder management, early customer engagement, and business development, Silas plays a pivotal role in driving the company forward. Drawing from the …
Professor Renée Cummings stands as an illustrious figure in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, distinguished for her groundbreaking work in the field. As an AI, data, and tech ethicist, she holds the prestigious position of being the first data activist-in-residence at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Data Science, where she has …
Pedro Lopes is the the Secretary of State for Digital Economy, possesses a rich academic background, holding a degree in International Relations from the University of Coimbra and a Masters in Conflict Resolution from the University of Bradford, UK. His dedication to fostering intellectual discourse and innovation was evident when he organized Cabo Verde’s inaugural …
Oswald Osaretin Guobadia is a prominent figure in Africa’s digital realm, serving as the Managing Partner at DigitA, where he stands as one of the continent’s leading Digital Evangelists. With nearly thirty years of comprehensive experience, Oswald is recognized as a seasoned Business Transformation Expert. He specializes in guiding organizations across the public, private, and …
Obum Ekeke is the Head of Education, Partnerships, Google DeepMind. He is an esteemed figure in educational innovation, boasting over two decades of experience in the field. Recognized for his exceptional contributions, he was honored with an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) for his outstanding work in Computing & AI education, as well as …
Dr. Nashlie Sephus is a leading figure in the tech industry, currently serving as the Principal Tech Evangelist for Amazon AI with a focus on fairness and bias identification at AWS AI. Her journey into tech leadership began with her role as an Applied Scientist, where she led the Amazon Visual Search team in Atlanta. Under …
Mutale Nkonde is a prominent figure in the realm of technology policy, serving as a Visiting Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute and CEO of AI for the People. With a keen focus on responsible AI, her organization aims to develop anti-racist product policies within the public sector. Nkonde’s advocacy efforts gained traction when …
Marques Keith Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, has carved a niche for himself as a leading Tech Vlogger on YouTube, renowned for his insightful technology-focused videos and his podcast, Waveform. With a staggering subscriber count exceeding 20 million across all channels and over 3.93 billion total video views as of December 2023, Brownlee’s influence in …