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 …
Lola Aworanti-Ekugo is a seasoned technology and innovation expert, boasting nearly two decades of global industry experience. Renowned for her transformative leadership, she has played instrumental roles in guiding organizations towards an innovative and sustainable future through the strategic application of technology. Lola’s distinguished career has seen her hold key positions across Europe and Africa, …
Kwame Opoku is a prominent figure in the realm of Strategic Foresight Analysis, Trends & Forecasting, and is recognized as one of the foremost Innovation Consultants across the African Continent. As a Futurist and Global Keynote Speaker, he brings insights into emerging trends and technologies. Beyond his expertise in shaping the future landscape, Kwame is …
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 …
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 …
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. 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 …
Olatunbosun Tijani is a Nigerian-British entrepreneur and the current Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in Nigeria, assuming office in 2023. Under his leadership in 2019, CcHUB, an innovation center he co-founded, acquired Kenya’s iHub and established the CcHUB Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda. Additionally, Tijani serves as a visiting adjunct professor at the …
As the Founder of Galamad Aerospace, a pioneering spacecraft engineering company, whose vision is to revolutionize the aerospace industry by bringing spacecraft production to Africa. Headquartered in Singapore, Galamad capitalizes on the diverse pool of international talent available in the region to accelerate our design and innovation processes. It’s ultimate goal is to manufacture spacecraft …
Christelle Mombo-Zigah, born and raised in France to Congolese parents, currently resides in Silicon Valley. She is a devoted wife and mother to two bright, humorous, and expressive young black girls, aged 7 and 4. She holds a master’s degree in International Economics from La Sorbonne University and recently completed the executive LEAD program at …