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 …
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 …
Karim Beguir is the Co-founder and CEO of InstaDeep. He holds a significant role as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of AI. Karim is an alumnus of France’s prestigious École Polytechnique and has served as a program fellow at New York University’s Courant Institute. Additionally, he is recognized as …
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 …
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, …