{"id":149442,"date":"2019-11-08T09:58:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T07:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/singularityu-south-africa-summit-2019-sets-new-standards-for-technology-and-innovation-on-the-continent\/"},"modified":"2019-11-08T09:58:29","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T07:58:29","slug":"singularityu-south-africa-summit-2019-sets-new-standards-for-technology-and-innovation-on-the-continent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/singularityu-south-africa-summit-2019-sets-new-standards-for-technology-and-innovation-on-the-continent\/","title":{"rendered":"SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 sets new standards for technology and innovation on the continent"},"content":{"rendered":"

SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 sets new standards for technology and innovation on the continent<\/a>: <\/p>\n

\u201cAn insightful and game changing event\u201d \u2013\u00a0 Shaahid Kara<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cA summit that will change the future of Africa\u201d \u2013 Chantel Smith<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201dWhat a time to be alive in Africa<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Mduduzi Hlope<\/p>\n

SingularityU South Africa has surpassed all expectations, hosting the third annual SingularityU South Africa Summit, to a full capacity audience of over 1\u00a0500 people. The summit, which took place in Johannesburg on 16 and 17 October 2019, aimed to address Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges by bringing thought leaders from across the world together. Twenty-seven local and international speakers took to the stage to present groundbreaking innovation and research being done in the fields of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, energy, food, the future of work, leadership, medicine, robotics, technology and water, in order to help #futureproofAfrica.<\/p>\n

Summit delegates shared what struck them on <\/strong>social media:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201dI feel totally empowered by the high quality information that was presented at this event<\/em>\u201d Camilo Amarcy<\/p>\n

\u201cTalk about breaking down boundaries\u201d \u2013 Nico Schaper<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201dPowerful, home grown innovation\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Lebo Mofolo<\/p>\n

\u201dWe\u2019ve gone from hardware to software\u2026 to humanware<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Dr Aurelia Williams<\/p>\n

\u201dWow! What an experience<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Mareli Smit<\/p>\n

SU Nordic CEO, Laila Pawlak set the tone for the two-day event\u2019s proceedings with an introduction to the exponential framework that is needed to accelerate innovation in business. Dutch researcher Bas Verkaik, made a dramatic entrance to stage on his electronic motorbike, before sharing how he developed this vehicle that he took around the world. Clara Foods CEO, Arturo Elizondo left the audience with food for thought presenting his astounding research in the field of protein. British 14 year old visionary, Tilly Lockey enthralled delegates during her discussion with Benjamin Rosman on her 3D printed, bionic arms. Muredeni Mafumo presented his use of nanotechnology that has enabled innovation in water purification. Adam Pantanowitz shared how his personal journey has inspired his visionary research in bioengineering. Andres De Leon, the CEO of Hyperloop TT joined the event by Skype to share how this remarkable innovation is shaping the future of mobility. Alix R\u00fcbsaam addressed the implications of Artificial Intelligence in the software age. Dr David Bray, SU faculty on impact and disruption, addressed smart food supply chains and big data management as well as why leaders must embrace exponential change.<\/p>\n

Other prestigious speakers included Valter Ad\u00e3o, Adetayo Bamiduro, Suzanne Gildert (pHD), Kim Hulett, Stafford Masie, Kris \u00d8stergaard, Rachel Sibley, and Sivan Ya\u2019ari. Amin Toufani, the Singularity University chair for exonomics ended the two day summit with his presentation on exponential business models.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the third annual SingularityU South Africa Summit, we assembled an outstanding line up of thought leaders and domain experts to address Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges and showcase the ground-breaking technologies that are available to take the continent forward. We are thrilled that the insights and information presented resonated with the audience\u201d said Mic Mann, co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa. \u201cWe look forward to continue SingularityU\u2019s journey to future proof Africa in upcoming events across the country as we are committed to making South Africa a leader in the future\u201d added Shayne Mann, co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa.<\/p>\n

The SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 was hosted in collaboration with The Development Bank of Southern Africa, global partner Deloitte, and strategic partners MTN and Absa, with Classic 1027 as radio partner. To join the SingularityU community of change-makers, or to book for future chapter events, executive programmes and summits, visit https:\/\/singularityusouthafrica.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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