09:00 – 10:30

Digital technologies are transforming the African economy, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation, and growth. This panel will explore opportunities for investment in digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, e-commerce, and telemedicine. The panellists will discuss ways to promote digital inclusion and to leverage technology to address social and economic challenges. They will also discuss the potential for digital technologies, particularly AI, to accelerate development and connect African businesses with global markets. The social and ethical dimensions of AI will be considered, as well as the need for a pro-innovation regulatory environment that can also mitigate the emerging risks associated with AI.