​Redemptive Tech: Who Owns the Platforms of the Next Generation?

​Technology is no longer just a tool. It shapes how we think, what we see, how communities form, and ultimately, how culture moves.

​The platforms and systems that control attention, distribution, and digital behaviour are increasingly becoming the infrastructure through which the next generation experiences the world. So the question for today's builders is not simply what should we build?

​It is:

​Who will build—and own—the platforms shaping the next generation?

​Join Greylight, and FaithTech Africa for an interactive conversation exploring technology, entrepreneurship, faith, culture, and platform ownership.

​Rather than another keynote or panel where you simply listen, we'll examine real conversations and signals from across the internet—from X and Reddit to LinkedIn, TikTok, and beyond—and use them to ask better questions about what we are building, who owns the infrastructure, and what kind of future our products are creating.

​We'll explore:

• ​Who owns the platforms that shape culture?

• ​What does it mean to build technology that serves rather than extracts?

• ​Does Africa need to build and own more of its digital infrastructure?

• ​How can founders create durable distribution rather than depend indefinitely on platforms they don't control?

• ​What should faith-driven builders be thinking about when building for the next generation?

• ​What would it look like to build ventures that compete through clarity, excellence, and durability?

​This is a conversation for startup founders, product builders, engineers, designers, AI builders, creatives, students, investors, and ecosystem operators who believe technology can do more than scale—it can shape culture responsibly and create lasting value.

​Come ready to participate, challenge assumptions, and leave with better questions about what we should be building—and who should own it.