SCHEDULE
Please note:
All in-person delegates will only be able to pre-register on the 20th October and have access to the metaverse. Official in-person programming begins on the 21st October
Time
Topic
Speaker
Day 0: 20 october 2024
*In-Person Pre-Registration open
Metaverse Experience Starts: 15:00
Arrival and explore experience
Registration, induction, navigation, digital expo, networking
17:00 - 19:00
BREAK
19:00 - 19:06
Exponential Poem
Artists
19:31 - 19:36
AI DJ
Live
Time
Topic
Speaker
Day 1: 21 october 2024
*Registrations Start from 07:30
Programme Starts: 09:30
Opening
Welcome and opening of the Summit
Shayne Mann
/ Mic Mann and
Nastassia Arendse
Nastassia Arendse
Welcome Address by Dr Peter Diamandis (Virtual)
Dr Peter Diamandis
Disruptive Innovation
David Roberts
Future of Decentralized Al
Emad Mostaque
Scaling Al in the workplace
Prof. Brian Armstrong
Dr Quentin Williams
Dhesen Ramsamy
Moderator: Nastassia Arendse
Dr Quentin Williams
Dhesen Ramsamy
Moderator: Nastassia Arendse
MC Link
Nastassia Arendse
11:55 - 12:27
BREAK
Artificial and Genuine Intelligence; the Future of Work,
Leadership and Organisations Dr Carlo van de Weijer
Leadership and Organisations Dr Carlo van de Weijer
Africa's Al Sovereignty: Unleashing the Potential for
Homegrown Innovation and Self-Reliance Dr Mark Nasila
Homegrown Innovation and Self-Reliance Dr Mark Nasila
AI, Unintended Outcomes & The Opportunities of
Responsible Technologies Alix Rübsaam
Responsible Technologies Alix Rübsaam
The Rise of the Robots
Prof. Benjamin Rosman
14:20 - 15:27
LUNCH
Al & Blockchain: Redefining the Future of Venture Capital
Karine Arama
Moderator: Vivian Lan
Moderator: Vivian Lan
Winning the Future with Responsible Innovation
Kris Østergaard
Transforming Horizons: The Future of ESG
and Sustainable Prosperity Celiwe Ross
Arturo Elizondo
Laila Pawlak
Moderator: Nastassia Arendse
and Sustainable Prosperity Celiwe Ross
Arturo Elizondo
Laila Pawlak
Moderator: Nastassia Arendse
Cybersecurity for our Future-Innovating tomorrow
by securing for today Dr Jaya Baloo
by securing for today Dr Jaya Baloo
Capitalizing on Growth: Opportunities and Challenges
for VC in Africa Nchaupe Khaole / Jacob Hinson / Moderator: Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi
for VC in Africa Nchaupe Khaole / Jacob Hinson / Moderator: Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi
17:32 - 18:09
BREAK
The Future of Decentralized Identity Fireside
Fireside Chat
Dr Sandy Carter & Mic Mann
Dr Sandy Carter & Mic Mann
Spatial Computing and Future Tech
Cathy Hackl
Wielding Modern Magic
Dr Adam Pantanowitz
Top 100 Insprirational Women in AI and Web3
Dr Sandy Carter,
Mic Mann, Shayne Mann
Mic Mann, Shayne Mann
Closing and What to Expect of Day 2
Nastassia Arendse
19:56-21:56
RECEPTION
Day 2: 22 october 2024
Are we nearing the Singularity? Converging Biotechnologies
in an Artificially Intelligent Age Dr Divya Chander
in an Artificially Intelligent Age Dr Divya Chander
Democratizing Longevity by Paul Pagnato (Virtual)
Paul Pagnato
Hallmarks of Living by Dr Helen Messier (Virtual)
Dr Helen Messier
Future of Food
Arturo Elizondo
11:33 - 12:08
BREAK
Digital Fluency
MJ Petroni
Metaverse, NFTs, and the New World Order
Fireside chat with
Evan Luthra
& Mic Mann
& Mic Mann
Future of Mobility; How Africa moves into the future
Dr Carlo van de Weijer
The Future of Leadership
Laila Pawlak
13:53 - 15:08
LUNCH
Singularity What's next
SU Global (Neil Sogard
/
Mic Mann, Shayne Mann)
Mic Mann, Shayne Mann)
Education 2030: Al and the New Learning Frontier
Jos Dirkx
& Sacha Hoedemaker
Reinventing Education: Beyond the Traditional Classroom
Dr Taddy Blecher &
Vivian Lan
Moderator: Shayne Mann
Moderator: Shayne Mann
The Education Singularity
Fireside chat with
Emad Mostaque
Mic Mann
Emad Mostaque
Mic Mann
Leading Change: The Power of Diverse Leadership
Barbara Silva,
Tebogo Mogadime,
Mpoomy Ledwaba
Moderator: Valter Adão
Tebogo Mogadime,
Mpoomy Ledwaba
Moderator: Valter Adão
17:02 - 17:32
BREAK
Closing What to expect next year
Mic Mann /
Shayne Mann / Nastassia Arendse
Shayne Mann / Nastassia Arendse
Why Disruptors Always Win and Who Can Change the World
David Roberts
19:07 - 23:33
NETWORKING PARTY
Time
Topic
Speaker
Day 1: 21 october 2024
*Registrations Start from 07:30
19:56-21:56
RECEPTION
Day 2: 22 october 2024
11:38 - 11:58
Excellence Over Perfection : Mastering the
Art and Science of Self-Leadership Richard Sutton
Art and Science of Self-Leadership Richard Sutton
Time
Topic
Speaker
Day 1: 21 october 2024
*TBA - To be announced
16:34 - 16:54
Building Africa’s Future Workforce with STEAM:
Lessons from 300 Schools Rajesh Pasungili
Lessons from 300 Schools Rajesh Pasungili
19:56-21:56
RECEPTION
Day 2: 22 october 2024
11:38 - 11:58
Empowering Leadership for the Age of Change:
Shaping the body that shapes leadership minds Angela Shurina
Shaping the body that shapes leadership minds Angela Shurina
Time
Topic
Speaker
Metaverse Activities
*TBA - To be announced
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