The initial schedule for the summit has been revealed, packed with engaging sessions, interactive panels and unique networking opportunities, says Singularity.

Over 1 500 delegates are expected to attend and the summit that says it aims to equip business leaders with the knowledge and insights needed to future-proof Africa and empower the continent to achieve an abundant future.

According to the summit, the new speakers include the following: 

  • COO of Unstoppable Domains, Sandy Carter
  • Forbes 30 Under 30 visionary entrepreneur and NFT enthusiast Evan Luthra
  • Brian Armstrong, professor in the chair of digital business at Wits Business School and interim executive director of the Centre for Technological Transformation in Africa
  • co-CEO of Singularity South Africa, Mic Mann
  • partner for data analytics and AI leader of Deloitte West Africa Jania Okwechime
  • chief technology and data officer at Old Mutual Dhesen Ramasamy
  • director of group strategy, sustainability, people and public affairs at Old Mutual Celiwe Ross
  • executive coach 360 and founder of Your Best Coaching Angela Shurina, and
  • founder of ReKindle Learning and co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide, Rapelang Rabana.

The world-renowned expert in exponential leadership, business disruption and exponential technology David Roberts will deliver the closing keynote.

Roberts holds a Harvard MBA and an MIT degree in computer science and engineering, where he was the first to major in AI (and bio-computer engineering). He was guided by professor Joseph Weizenbaum, a pioneer of AI and creator of Eliza, the first programme that enabled a plausible conversation between humans and machines, says Singularity. 

Singularity says that these insightful speakers add to already announced heavyweights, including:

  • founder of Stability.ai and Stable Diffusion Emad Mostaque, protein specialist Arturo Elizondo
  • data wizard, Dr Mark Nasila
  • founder and CEO of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, Taddy Blecher
  • CEO of Resolute Education, Rajesh Pasungili
  • professor of machine learning and robotics, Benjamin Rosman, and
  • mobility expert general manager of the Eindhoven AI Systems Institute at Eindhoven University of Technology Carlo van de Weijer.

Dhesen Ramsamy, chief technology and data officer at Old Mutual, says, "With the increasing integration of AI and technology across our business, I'm thrilled to be included in the upcoming SingularityU South Africa Summit as a speaker. We are gearing up to showcase Old Mutual's commitment to innovation and emerging technologies through partnerships and collaboration at the summit and beyond. After all, it is only as a collective that we can fully harness the opportunities that innovation and technology enable."

"As we face this pivotal moment for business and the increasingly global future, we look forward to showcasing the world's leading experts on exponential technologies at the upcoming Singularity summit. Their invaluable insights will equip our delegates with the knowledge to shape a dynamic and prosperous future, by leveraging the latest innovations in AI, blockchain, robotics, education, biotechnology, web3, NFT's and more," says Mic Mann, co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa.

"We are thrilled to have secured such a prestigious lineup of local and international speakers for this year's summit. The remarkable thought leaders that will be on stage reflect our commitment and Singularity's vision to help future-proof Africa by empowering delegates with the knowledge needed to positively impact the future trajectory of the continent," says Shayne Mann, co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa.

Now approaching its sixth year, and known for delivering an unrivalled corporate education experience, the 2024 Singularity Summit says that it will be the first on the continent to host a dedicated metaverse track, enabling participants who would like to join remotely to enjoy a completely immersive experience, via the Africarare metaverse. 

The summit says that it will cover various topics ranging from:

  • decentralised identity
  • disruptive innovation
  • longevity mindset
  • scaling AI in the workplace
  • AI in the classroom
  • web3
  • metaverse
  • crypto tech, and
  • the future of ESG and sustainability.

The plans regarding ancillary events, networking opportunities and the final programme for the SingularityU South Africa Summit will be announced in the coming months, the summit concludes.

For more information, visit www.singularitysouthafricasummit.org. You can also follow SingularityU South African Summit on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or on Instagram. 

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