Hamilton Mann holds the position of Group Vice President of Digital Marketing and Digital Transformation at Thales, a global frontrunner in cutting-edge technologies, with a focus on digital and “deep tech” innovations including artificial intelligence, big data, connectivity, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies. Alongside his corporate role, Mann serves as a Senior Lecturer at prestigious institutions …
Haile Owusu serves as the Senior Vice President of Applied Data Science and Machine Learning at Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). His primary focus lies in harnessing machine learning to reduce operational burdens, expand revenue opportunities, and enhance the quality of the viewing experience. Owusu plays a pivotal role in driving technological advancements. Within the Content …
Fred Swaniker is the visionary Founder & CEO of Sand Technologies, a prominent global technology services firm dedicated to educating and upskilling high-technology leaders. With delivery centers spanning the Americas, Europe, and Africa, Sand Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of services encompassing enterprise AI, data science, software engineering, and IoT, enabling clients to navigate and …
Femi Osinubi serves as the Consulting and Risk Leader & Technology Disruption Leader for PwC West Africa, spearheading tech advisory initiatives, including Data and AI, and overseeing all non-audit/tax facets of PwC’s operations. With over 25 years of combined assurance and consulting experience, Femi has cultivated a deep expertise in delivering technology and digital projects, …
Fatima Tambajang, serving as the Head of Developer Relations, Startups, VC for Africa & Middle East at Nvidia, is a driving force behind the burgeoning momentum within African developer communities. In her role, she is dedicated to empowering these communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to spearhead innovation in AI solutions. Nvidia, a global …
Recognized as a “Finance Whiz” by Business Insider, Erikan is on a visionary quest to shape the future for the next century. As the Founder and CEO of Audacity Assets, she leads an early-stage venture firm dedicated to investing in technology ventures across the Global South. Notably, Audacity’s flagship fund, Africa AI, powered by NVIDIA, …
Dr. Joy Buolamwini, acclaimed author of the best-selling book “Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines,” is a pioneering figure in the realms of AI research, artistry, and advocacy. Recognized for her tireless efforts to promote equity and accountability in technology, she founded the Algorithmic Justice League, aiming …
Dr. Deji Akinwande holds the prestigious position of Endowed Chair Professor of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and boasts a plethora of accolades, including Fellowships from IEEE, MRS, APS, and AAS. Renowned for his groundbreaking research in 2D materials, he is at the forefront of pioneering device innovations, guiding laboratory breakthroughs towards …
Dr. Claudia Natanson MBE serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the UK Cyber Security Council and as a Board member of the UK National Cyber Advisory Board (NCAB). With a global presence, she functions as a cyber and security consultant, specializing in diverse industry sectors and collaborating on projects related to …
Claire Alicia Nelson, Ph.D is a Futurist, Sustainability Engineer, Social Entrepreneur, and Storyteller. Dr. Claire Nelson has been actively engaged in the business of international development for more than twenty-five years. She works in the area of project development and management, with a particular focus on private sector development. She was the first Jamaican woman …