As South Africa observes Youth Month, Singularity South Africa has announced that its 2025 Summit, set for 22–23 October at the Sandton Convention Centre, will focus on AI-powered education and the future of learning for Africa’s youth.
Held under the theme “Igniting Africa’s Future”, the event—presented with support from Old Mutual and metaverse partner UBU—aims to explore how exponential technologies like AI, robotics, and the metaverse can reshape education across the continent.
With nearly 60% of Africa’s population under 25, the summit will highlight scalable, inclusive, and locally relevant solutions—from AI tutors and adaptive learning platforms to data-informed policy-making. Robotics demonstrations and immersive learning experiences will showcase how tech can bridge skills gaps and create future-ready talent.
Speakers will cover topics such as digital literacy, lifelong learning, AI ethics in education, and new career pathways in a fast-evolving economy. The summit will also include interactive workshops, a curated expo, and metaverse-based networking experiences.
“This summit is about helping African youth shape the future, not just participate in it,” said Shayne Mann, co-CEO of Singularity South Africa.
Newly announced speakers include:
- Sahia Ahmad (CEO, Tourism Dubai) on digital communities
- Dr. Jeff Karp (biotech inventor) on life skills and purpose
- Will Weisman (VC investor) on the future of investing
- Ashley Anthony on AI in supply chains
- Dr. Michael Breus on the impact of sleep on productivity
- Lavina Ramkissoon, Atenkosi Ngubevana, Phokeng Mogase on AI sovereignty in Africa
- Mic Mann on immersive future experiences
- Celiwe Ross on sustainability and public affairs
- Fay Arjomandi on AI-native infrastructures
- Kim Hulett on ethical genome design
The summit is part of a growing regional push to use technology as a driver of youth empowerment, innovation, and inclusive development across Africa.
Click here to book your spot and learn more about how AI is shaping Africa’s next generation.
