The Human Capital Superhighway: AI, Skills Passports & the Workforce Frontier

​For the First time in recent history Africa’s overall economic growth is expected to outpace Asia’s in 2026.

​17:00 – 17:25 | Registration & Networking

​17:25 – 18:20 | Public Session 

​The Human Capital Superhighway: AI, Skills Passports & the Workforce Frontier 

​ Featuring: will.i.am Co-Chair Africa House Davos, Founder & CEO, FYI.AI Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, UN Goodwill Ambassador, AI Skills Coalition, (UN ITU)

​ Progress Partners:  

• ​Ernst & Young 

​Talent is Africa’s infrastructure. This session showcases AI-driven skills architecture and workforce mobility frameworks accelerating the 50 by 35 ambition and Africa’s human capital transformation. 

​MC: 

• ​Stephanie Busari, ex CNN Anchor
  

​Opening Remarks:

• ​Maggie Johnson, Vice President of Google.org

• ​Fred Werner, Chief Strategic Engagement of The United Nations agency for digital technologies

​Panelist: 

• ​will.i.am, Co-Chair Africa House Davos, Founder & CEO, FYI.AI Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, UN Goodwill Ambassador, AI Skills Coalition, (UN ITU)

• ​Seema Farazi, EY UK & I Financial Services People Advisory Services Tax Leader at Ernst & Young

​18:20 – 18:25 | Session Changeover