The Next Frontier: Shaping the AI Age Through African Foresight, Inclusive Governance, and Localized AI Solutions

​Note: This event is sold out for in-person but if you are still interested then you can join the conversation virtually here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81129605706

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​The Just Innovation Forum for our G20 side event “The Next Frontier: Shaping the AI Age Through African Foresight, Inclusive Governance, and Localized AI Solutions”. This in-person event will convene thought leaders from diverse backgrounds on November 17th. 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm SAST, in Johannesburg at the Harvard University Africa Office to discuss the following thematic areas:

• ​Global AI Governance

• ​African Foresight

• ​Localized AI Solutions

​This event will serve as a platform to elevate thought leadership on how to optimize the benefits of AI for Global Majority people and communities, especially in the African context. 

​We are excited to bring together leading scholars, startup founders, civil society experts and more for an open discussion about the taxonomy of challenges and opportunities associated with AI.

​Please note the following times:

• ​Registration opens at 4:30 pm SAST

• ​Event discussions begin at 5:00 pm SAST and end at 7:30 pm SAST

• ​Optional post-event networking from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm SAST
  

​Please see the speaker list below:

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​🔥 Fireside Chat: The Next Frontier: Foresight on African Prosperity in the AI Age

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• ​Dr. Rasigan Maharajh: Chief Director of Twshane University of Technology

• ​Moderated by Just Innovation Forum

​🤖 Panel 1: AI at the Crossroads: Defining the Future Trajectory of Global AI Governance

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• ​Dumisani Diya Sondlo: AI Policy Lead at Department of Communications & Digital Technologies

• ​Imaan Khadir: Operations Generalist at AI Safety South Africa and Executive Co-Director at Effective Altruism South Africa

• ​Euvin Naidoo: Director, Centre of Excellence in Financial Services (COEFS)

• ​Pria Chetty: Executive Director at Research ICT Africa

​💡 Panel 2: The Value of Local Innovation: African Thought Leadership in A Rapidly Evolving Information Society

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• ​Naomi Thompson: Managing Director: Legal Innovation and Technology at CatalyNT

• ​Isheanesu Misi: Chief Technology Officer, Vambo AI

• ​Tholang Mathopa: AI Strategic Advisor, AI Research Scholar, and Founder of Leriba.ai

• ​Krish Chetty: Senior Researcher Manager at Human Sciences Research Council

• ​Moderated by Just Innovation Forum