14 & 15 October 2020
(platform access 13-16 October)
“In these uncertain times, we need to come together to learn, network and share ideas on how we can make the future better. There is power in connection.”
#futureproofAfrica
In collaboration with
Global Partner
Strategic Partner
The power of change through collaboration
2020 Theme & Topics
EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES
GLOBAL GRAND CHALLENGES
DIGITAL MARKETING
SME
Speakers
(more to come)
Take a look at our first 60+ speakers who will be at the SUSA Summit Online 2020. Watch this space for more announcements, weekly.
Announcing Our First Ten Workshops
1
Moonshot
Workshop
Lisa Andrews and Christina Gerakiteys
From ideation to actualisation, moonshot thinking helps organisations keep ahead of the change curve by disrupting current mindsets and exploring the endless possibilities offered through transformational technologies.
2
Smarten up your
home with IOT
Phathizwe Malinga
All about how the Internet of Things (IoT) can smarten up your home and the potential it has to drive smart cities, business opportunities and economic growth in the future. You will learn how to make a smart device,
3
Stress
Code
Richard Sutton
Richard Sutton’s book, The Stress Code, explores strategies to regulate stress, while sustaining performance based on lessons learnt from professional global athletes, high-performing teams and successful corporates.
4
COBRA Business
Rescue
Maurice Crespi
COBRA is South Africa’s largest pro-bono initiative that offers services to distressed businesses that have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and economic fallout.
5
Getting off the grid or whichever plain you’re on
Adriana Marais
The Off-World Project, by Proudly Human, is a series of settlement experiments across Earth’s most extreme environments – that demonstrate off-grid capabilities from life-support to communication systems and community spirit – to prepare for life on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
6
Rewire your Mind for
High-Performance
Gilan Gork
We don’t like to admit we’re our own biggest limitation. However when you experience a mind shift with mentalist, Gilan Gork, you’ll identify and release internal barriers which are capping your potential. Exponentially impacting the world starts with exponentially impacting how you think. This workshop promises to amaze you by showing you things about yourself you’ve never seen before.
7
AI Bias
Workshop
Alix Rubsaam
This workshop focuses on algorithmic biases and exclusions to raise awareness about the impact of automated decision-making algorithms and how these may lead to biased outcomes. It encourages leaders to use AI for equitable, fair and just purposes.
8
Building Robots
for Education
Rajesh Pasungili
In this Workshop, leading team members from Resolute Robotics will demonstrate how to create a simple Smart Garden using a variety of basic sensors and actuators. This creative use of electronics allows you to optimise and cultivate your garden, automating it, and learning about electronics, software, and systems along the way!
9
Mindset for
the SME
Kyle Hermans
Master the mindset, energy, and purpose needed for SMEs to unlock new economic and global growth. In this interactive workshop, you will learn to invigorate your mindset, rejuvenate your energy, and elevate your purpose
to unlock new growth opportunities and results that transform SME’s into a global business. Worksheets provided.
10
Digital
Currencies
Tanya Knowles
From bitcoin to Libra, stable coins to central bank digital currencies – which one will rule them all? Does technology have the ability to alter the basic constructs of money that we have held for thousands of years? This workshop explores the future of money and how digital currencies have the ability to transform our financial systems.
What is Singularity University?
Singularity University is a global learning and innovation community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and build a better future for all.
Our collaborative platform empowers individuals and organizations across the globe to learn, connect, and innovate breakthrough solutions using accelerating technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital biology. We offer educational programs, courses, and summits; enterprise strategy, leadership, and innovation programs; programs to support and scale startups and promote social impact; and online news and content. The SU community includes entrepreneurs, corporations, global nonprofits, governments, investors, and academic institutions in more than 127 countries. With over 5,000 impact initiatives, our community is driving positive change in the areas of health, environment, security, education, energy, food, prosperity, water, space, disaster resilience, shelter, and governance.
Learn about exponential improvements in tech
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & ROBOTICS
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOINFORMATICS
NETWORKS & COMPUTING SYSTEMS
MEDICINE & NEUROSCIENCE
NANOTECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL FABRICATION
Learn how technology enables us to solve global challenges
At Singularity University, we believe that leveraging the convergence of exponential technologies will set us on the path to solve our global grand challenges and shift from an era of scarcity to abundance.
In addressing each of the 12 global grand challenges, we aim to ensure that basic needs are met for all people, the quality of life is improved, and that future risks are mitigated.
Each of the global grand challenges are interrelated and interdependent. As we solve for the water challenge, we also address the health challenge. As we make progress against the education challenge, so we also address the prosperity challenge.
RESOURCE NEEDS
ENERGY
Ample, accessible and sustainable energy for the needs of humanity.
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable and equitable stewardship of Earth’s ecosystems for optimal functioning both globally and locally.
FOOD
Consumption of sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to maintain healthy and active lives for all people at all times.
SHELTER
Secure, safe, and sustainable shelter for residence, recreation, and industry for all people at all times.
SPACE
Safe and equitable use and stewardship of space resources and technologies for the benefit of humanity and our future as a multi-planetary species.
WATER
Ample and safe water for consumption, sanitation, industry, and recreation for all people at all times.
SOCIETAL NEEDS
DISASTER RESILIENCE
Effective and efficient disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and rehabilitation that saves lives and livelihoods, minimises economic loss, and builds resilience both globally and locally.
GOVERNANCE
Equitable participation of all people in formal and societal governance that is in accordance with principles of justice and individual rights, free from discrimination and identity-based prejudices, and able to meet the needs of an exponentially changing world.
HEALTH
Optimal physical and mental health, including access to cost-effective prevention, early diagnosis, and personalised therapy for individuals and communities.
LEARNING
Access to information and experiences that build knowledge and skills for all people at all stages of their lives for personal fulfilment and benefit to society.
PROSPERITY
Equitable access to economic and other opportunities for self-fulfilment where all people are free from poverty and able to thrive.
SECURITY
Safety of all people from physical and psychological harm, including in virtual worlds; and protection of physical, financial, digital systems.
Tickets Include:
- Access to the platform over 4 days
- Unlimited Networking
- Access to Africa Arena and amphitheatre stages
- 60+ Sessions and workshop panels
- Access to VR after drinks on Day 1 & 2
- 30+ hours programming
- Engage mobile app
- Relive Day Experience
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R6,250
$370*
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Valid until 11 September
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R8,000
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R10,000
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Registration closes 13 October 2020
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30+ hours of programming
Network
for 4 days with like-minded business leaders, managers and changemakers who want to build a more prosperous Africa.
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At each Summit for SingularityU South Africa, we bring on a selection of partners and work with them to drive their strategic goals. We deeply incorporate these partners into our events to provide everyone with greater value while enhancing the overall Summit experience for participants.
In collaboration with
Global Partner
Strategic Partner
Effective from 1 March 2019, SingularityU South Africa is proudly level 2 BBBEE as a result of the 51% equity ownership of SingularityU South Africa by The Invincible Empowerment Trust. SingularityU South Africa clients will earn R6.25 BBBEE procurement recognition for every R1.00 spent with SingularityU South Africa.
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