EVENTS
CNBC Africa AI Summit
Thursday, August 14, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sandton, South Africa
Speakers
Sid Wahi
VC, CNBC Africa
Fifi Peters
Senior Anchor, CNBC AfricaAgenda
8:36 AM
Opening Keynote Address
8:51 AM
Panel 1: AI in the Workplace: Productivity, Automation & the Future of Work
How can GenAI tools enhance workplace efficiency, automate tasks, and redefine workforce roles?
Moderator: Fifi Peters
Speakers: HR Tech/AI Startup Founder, AI Researcher in Workforce Productivity, HR Director from a major African corporate, AI Lead from Microsoft, Google, or AWS, Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Weber Wenzel Attorneys
9:43 AM
Fireside Chat 1: The AI Regulatory Landscape: Balancing Innovation & Compliance
How can Africa develop AI regulations that foster innovation while protecting privacy and ensuring ethical AI deployment?
Moderator: TBC
Speakers: Top regulator (e.g., South Africa’s Information Regulator or African Union AI Taskforce Representative), Legal expert in AI policy and data protection (Werksman Attorneys)
10:15 AM
Networking Coffee Break
10:32 AM
Panel 2: AI in Healthcare: Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment & Access
From AI-powered diagnostics to telemedicine, how is AI enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in Africa?
Moderator: TBC
Speakers: CEO of an AI-driven health-tech startup, Medical AI researcher or academic, Representative from a major hospital group, Health Policy Expert
11:22 AM
Fireside Chat 2: Powering AI: Cloud, Infrastructure & Scalability
What cloud and computing solutions are enabling AI growth in Africa?
Moderator: TBC
Speakers: Cloud solutions lead from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, AI infrastructure expert, Data Center Executive, CIO from a large enterprise adopting AI
11:52 AM
Panel 3: AI in Education: Personalized Learning & Future-Ready Skills
Can AI-powered platforms close Africa’s education gap and equip students with the skills of tomorrow?
Moderator: TBC
Speakers: EdTech CEO using AI in learning solutions, Government representative from the Ministry of Education, AI researcher in education technology, School or university representative
1:32 PM
Panel 4: AI & Financial Services: Risk, Reward & the Future of Banking
How is AI revolutionizing banking, lending, fraud detection, and financial inclusion?
Moderator: TBC
Speakers: CTO of a major African bank, Founder of an AI-driven FinTech startup, Regulator from the financial sector, AI expert in risk and fraud prevention
2:17 PM
Fireside Chat 3: AI in Action: Real-World Case Studies & Lessons Learned
How are African companies successfully deploying AI? Lessons from the field.
Moderator: TBC
Speakers: AI leaders from companies that have implemented successful AI projects, Industry experts who can discuss key challenges and successes, Academic or think tank researcher tracking AI adoption in Africa
2:47 PM
Closing Remarks
3:00 PM
Networking
Event Highlights
Sponsors
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