Fatshimetrie presents: Exclusive interview with Mark Nasila, the data wizard who is revolutionizing artificial intelligence in Africa.
As part of the summit in partnership with Old Mutual on October 21 and 22
True to its promise to provide business leaders with the latest innovations and major advancements in exponential technologies, Fatshimetrie has announced plans for the next summit which will return this year in physical format, in collaboration with Old Mutual. With over 1,500 delegates expected, the popular summit will be held on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg.
Adam Pantanowitz
Continuing its strategic objective of preparing Africa for the future and leveraging the latest innovations to solve global challenges, the top ten international and local speakers have been announced.
Globally recognized cybersecurity expert Jaya Baloo will return to the stage to share insights on protecting the digital frontier. The genius behind Stable Diffusion, Emad Mostaque, founder of Stability AI, will discuss the future of decentralized and democratized AI. Food scientist Arturo Elizondo, who has made improving the global nutritional system his life’s mission, will discuss the future of protein in a plant ecosystem. Cathy Hackl, founder of Spatial Dynamics (USA), will present a keynote on immersion in the spatial web.
Tech venture capitalist Karine Arama will spark conversations about the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain, and the future of the venture investment landscape. Carlo van de Weijer, smart mobility and AI visionary from Eindhoven University of Technology, will lead the narrative on the future of mobility while sharing the latest global innovations in mobility solutions.
Jaya Baloo
With AI currently boosting all aspects of business and society, the summit will see the world’s thought leaders on this topic come together to equip delegates with the perspectives needed to harness this phenomenon. Sociologist in AI ethics, Alix Rubsaam, will address AI and ethics, exploring the social impacts of the rapprochement between the human and digital worlds. Adam Pantanowitz (PhD) will talk about current changes leading to the convergence between humans and machines.
Now entering its sixth year, and known for exceeding expectations at every event, the 2024 edition of the Singularity Summit will feature a wide range of topics also including energy, ESG (environmental, social and governance), food , leadership, medicine, robotics, technology, future of work, virtual reality and water. Additional speakers will be announced as the event approaches.
Machine learning and robotics professor Benjamin Rosman will dive into the algorithms that shape how machines learn and interact. Data wizard Mark Nasila (PhD), who leverages analytics to improve banking security and customer insights, will discuss the AI renaissance in Africa.
Arthur Elizondo
In another first for South Africa, the SingularityU Summit South Africa will be the first local event to feature an exclusive track dedicated to the metaverse. People around the world will be able to access the summit main stage and plenary sessions in an immersive 3D format, via the Africarare metaverse.
“As Old Mutual advances its digital transformation and prepares to launch a digital bank, SingularityU’s upcoming two-day summit, featuring leading experts in AI, technology, science and futurism, offers a opportunity to gain invaluable insights from those shaping the future of technology and society,” said Celiwe Ross, Director: Group Strategy, Sustainability, People and Public Affairs at Old Mutual.
Karine Arama
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to helping empower African business leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to shape a prosperous future and we know that the ideas that will be shared on stage will play a significant role in realizing this vision We are excited to collaborate with Old Mutual on this mission and know that their business agility will add immense value to this year’s experience,” added Shayne Mann, Co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa.
“In a world where technology is rapidly reshaping the horizons of our possibilities, this year’s SingularityU South Africa Summit is a beacon of innovation. By collaborating with Old Mutual, we will be able to enhance our platform, where the world’s leaders in technology will illuminate the path to a sustainable and prosperous future Our commitment is stronger than ever to empower visionaries and leaders with the ideas needed to harness exponential technologies for the good of Africa and the world,” said Mic. Mann, co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa.
Details regarding related events, networking opportunities and the final program for the SingularityU South Africa Summit will be announced in the coming months. To join the SingularityU community of changemakers, or to learn more, visit https://singularityusouthafricasummit.org/.