by MTHULISI SIBANDA
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – GLOBAL thought leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers will converge in October for the SingularityU South Africa Summit, focusing on leveraging the role of exponential technologies in shaping Africa’s trajectory.
The flagship summit will return to Johannesburg on the 22nd and 23rd, marking the seventh time the summit will be hosted on local soil.
This year’s summit, under the theme “Igniting Africa’s Future” is presented in collaboration with headline sponsor Old Mutual, event partner South African Tourism and metaverse partner UBU.
Celiwe Ross, Director: Strategy, Sustainability, People and Public Affairs at Old Mutual, said “It is a premier platform that brings together the boldest thinkers and brightest ideas shaping Africa’s future.”
Shayne Mann, co-CEO of Singularity South Africa, said this year’s summit is about harnessing the momentum they had seen around exponential technologies and directing it toward real, measurable progress.
“From the physical to the virtual, this is where Africa’s future is being shaped,” S. Mann said.
Mic Mann, co-CEO, said the 2025 edition will showcase the ideas, technologies and business models that are reshaping industries and reimagining prosperity.
“We are proud to create a platform that continues to unlock potential, scale impact and spark global conversations, with Africa at the forefront,” M. Mann added.
The speaker line-up will feature more than 30 international and local experts covering topics including AI and Robotics, ranging from digital biology, to 3d printing, prosperity, water, education, blockchain, leadership, the future of healthcare and spatial computing.
Several experts have already been confirmed, including Kojo Annan, Hongqi Guo, Cathy Hackl, Vukosi Marikate, Babusi Nyoni, David Roberts, Tiffany Vora and Peter Xing.
–CAJ News