AI EXPO Africa

Speakers

AI Expo Africa 2025

Connecting local, regional & global 4IR thought leadership across Africa

Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers

(3 Day Event) 29th-31st October 2025
Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa – Including the 1st UN ITU AI4Good Impact Africa Summit 

4 Main Tracks

As with previous years our speaking programme is broken down into the following 4 tracks with a wide range of global, regional and local presenters, panels and keynotes.

INNOVATION & STRATEGY

Talks showcasing research, innovation, standards, ethics, policy & governance

PLATFORMS & PROCESS

Talks on platforms, tools & business process change utilising AI / IA / RPA or bespoke solutions

CASE STUDIES

Talks showcasing real-world business, societal or AI 4 Good use cases focusing on lessons learned & best practice

TECHNOLOGY DEMOS

Deeper dive demos with a focus on the technical complexity of new & emerging 4IR technologies

** NEW FOR 2025 ** 

In partnership with the UN ITU – we are hosting a dedicated AI4Good Programme on Day 3 with 26 talks and panels – so be sure to check that option should you wish to submit a talk for this AI for impact driven theme.

AI FOR GOOD
AI to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges, with a particular focus on promoting positive outcomes for humanity

Themes for AI Expo Africa 2025

We cover a comprehensive set of topics and themes at AI Expo Africa

  • Machine / Deep Learning Business Solutions
  • RPA / Intelligent Process Automation 
  • CX / UX / Chatbots / Conversational AI
  • Avatars / Agents / Autonomous Enterprise
  • Platform AI / NLP / LLMs / SLMs
  • Creative Media / Generative AI
  • Big Data / Data Ops / Analytics
  • Cloud / Data Centre / Storage / Super Computing
  • ML Ops / Frameworks
  • AI in Security & DevSecOps
  • IoT / Mobile / Edge AI
  • Smart Devices / Hardware
  • Autonomous Systems / Industrial Robots
  • AR VR / Mixed Reality / Metaverse / Web3
  • Training / Education & Skills
  • Women in AI
  • Applied University R&D
  • AI4Good / Ethics / Privacy / Standards 
  • Regulation / Policy / Responsible AI
  • Smart Cities / Smart Society & Smart Citizen
  • National AI Strategies / Community Building / Investing 

AI Expo Africa 2025
Talk / Panel Submission Process & Key Dates

  • DEADLINE – Official Call for speakers OPENS 1st February 2025
  • DEADLINE – Official Call for speakers  CLOSES 30th September 2025
  • We normally receive in excess of 200+ submissions per year so get yours in EARLY!
  • This is a business focused event but DO NOT make your presentation overtly “sales” orientated
  • Submissions that are none compliant will be rejected – you MUST complete all fields in full
  • Ensure you can commit & travel to the event – THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT !!
  • We DO NOT PAY speakers AND DO NOT cover travel, visa or accommodation costs – you must have a visa prior to submission!
  • The initial list of speakers will be notified in September 2025
  • The final speaker list will be issued October 2025
  • Once your speaking slot is confirmed you will be notified of the talk slot / date & time
  • You will present off your own laptop via HDMI – you must bring your own HDMI adaptor if required
  • There is a reserve list as we do get cancellations – so hang in there – we always have late slots to fill
  • Why wait ?  Click the button below to submit your abstract TODAY
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AI Expo Africa 2025 Speaker Lineup - Global, Regional & Local AI Thought Leadership 

We are again joined by a truly diverse mix of local, regional and global thought leaders for AI Expo Africa 2025.  Our speakers cover a wide range of disciplines and subjects, including; Enterprise AI / Gen AI & Automation deployments, case studies, platforms, strategy, tech demos, regulation, ethics,  policy, national strategy, analytics, development frameworks and CX / UI / UX to name but a few.

AI Expo Africa Speakers, Panelists & Moderators

Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele

Deputy Minister Dept Communications & Digital Technologies

Sipho Mtombeni

Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager: Google

South Africa

Mlindi Mashologu

Department of Communication & Digital Technologies – DDG

South Africa

Robin Kuepers

Director of Solutions, Product & Solution Group: Supermicro

Netherlands

Thomas Basikolo

Program Officer: International Telecommunication Union

Switzerland

Guillem Martínez Roura

AI and Robotics Programme Officer: International Telecommunication Union

Switzerland

Linda Saunders

Director Solution Engineering Africa: Salesforce

South Africa

Claudio Fassiotti

EMEA Enterprise Senior Sales Manager – Smart Spaces: NVIDIA

Italy

Francesco Petruccione

Director: National Institute for Theoretical Physics and Computational Sciences

South Africa

Topside Mathonsi

Associate Professor and HoD: Tshwane University of Technology

South Africa

Charles Murito

Regional Director Sub-Saharan Africa: Government Affairs and Public Policy - Google

Kenya

Celina Lee

CEO: Zindi

South Africa

Russ Bartley

Director: Powercube

UK

Mark Nasila

Chief Data and Analytics Officer - FNB Risk: First National Bank

South Africa

Peter Ing

Founder: Ingenuity IoT Pty LTD

South Africa

Nathan-Ross Adams

Founder & MD: ITLawCo

South Africa

Anish Kurien

Acting Director: TUT Hub of AI-ISA: Tshwane University of Technology

South Africa

Karen Walstra

Educational Consultant: Karen Walstra Consulting / KWC Evolve School

South Africa

Keith Jones

Founder: Sw7

South Africa

Dr Nick Bradshaw

Director SA AI Association

South Africa

Daniel Wertheimer

Chapter Lead: Data Science - Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe: Heineken

South Africa

Angus Hay

Regional Executive: South Africa - Africa Data Centres

South Africa

Marieme Diop

VC Investor: International Finance Corporation

Senegal

Harrison Li

Solution Architect: Huawei

South Africa

Werner Stucky

CEO: Stubber Inc

South Africa

Michele McCain

Head of Interconnection & Peering: Teraco Data Environment (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Julius Segole

Head: Technical Sales & Operations: Boxfusion

South Africa

Nanjun Zhang

Senior IT Product Manager: Huawei

South Africa

Naomi Molefe

Conferences and Seminars: HR Corporate Speaker

South Africa

Odette Jones

Founder: Sw7

South Africa

Brandon Andrews

Co-Founder: Gauge

USA

Martin Sanne   

Managing Partner: DNH Technologies

South Africa

Thapelo Mofokeng

CEO & Founder: HAVELO TECH

South Africa

Ruan Schutte

Innovation Specialist, Futurist, Facilitator & Problem Solver: Standard Bank Group

South Africa

Ulrich  Paquet 

Executive Director: AIMS

South Africa

Thembekile Mrototo

News Anchor: Eyewitness News

South Africa

Jean-Pierre De Villiers

Account Manager: Supermicro

South Africa

Leslie Chen

Senior Marketing Manager: Huawei

South Africa