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A Strategic Framework for AI Microchip Design Capacity Building in Africa
Join Ola Fadiran, Founder & CEO of ChipMango, for an insightful session on how Africa can position itself as a global player in the AI microchip design value chain. This talk will introduce a scalable framework for building local design talent, integrating AI-enabled learning platforms, and establishing microchip design centers across the continent. Drawing from real-world partnerships with governments, universities, and technology leaders, the session will explore how to create sustainable, sovereign semiconductor ecosystems that serve Africa's unique needs—and power its digital future.
Speaker: Ola Fadiran
Duration: 120 minutes
Past Events
Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025: Live Announcement & Info Session
Join us for a live session to unveil the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025! Get all the details about themes, prizes, eligibility, and how to participate. Q&A with the ADTC team.
How surveillance data helps our critical industries scale
Explore how TerraHaptix is revolutionizing critical industries across Africa through locally-built drone and surveillance technology. Maxwell Maduka, the founder, will share insights on how data-powered surveillance is empowering growth through intelligence, from building robots at 14 to managing $2.6 billion in critical assets across six countries.
Metabolomics: The Future of Everything Life!
Considering the 'Central Dogma of Life', small molecules are the closest to the phenotype, ahead of proteins, RNA, and DNA. Metabolomics comprehensively measures an organism's entire small molecules composition.
An Engineer's perspective to embedded systems
Join us for our monthly Africa Deep Tech Community meetup where we'll explore embedded systems from an engineer's perspective. Our speaker, Tangus Koech, will share insights and experiences in this crucial field of technology.
AI: Financing the African Dream
Join us for our monthly Africa Deep Tech Community meetup where we'll explore how AI is revolutionizing finance and funding for African startups and projects. Our speaker, a prominent figure in the finance sector, will share insights on the intersection of AI and financial innovation in Africa.
ADTC Open Day 2025: Inspire The Future
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural ADTC Open Day! The event brought together some of the brightest minds in Africa's deep tech space for inspiring conversations and actionable insights. Highlights included keynotes, workshops, and vibrant discussions on XR, AI, and more. Attendee feedback: - "On Saturday, I had the privilege of listening to some of the brightest minds in Africa's deep tech space, and I’m still buzzing!" - "Such an excellent event! Truly inspiring to see so many incredible people driving the African deep tech ecosystem." - "It was truly power-packed with great speakers who brought diverse expertise to the table, making the experience both enlightening and inspiring."
Opening Keynote
Duration: 15 minutes
Empowering XR Innovation in Africa: A Critical Conversation
Duration: 30 minutes
Microchips & AI Innovation
Duration: 40 minutes
Break
AI Leadership & Innovation
Duration: 40 minutes
Building scalable compute for AI in Africa
Duration: 30 minutes
Beyond Deep Tech- An Exploration at the Frontiers of Reality
Duration: 20 minutes
Break
Deep Tech Partnerships and Investor Insights Panel
Duration: 45 minutes
Navigating the AI Revolution: Reflections from My Entrepreneurial Journey in Africa
A discussion on how my entrepreneurial journey in Rancard influenced my eventual focus on AI and its potential for economic transformation in Africa. A candid reflection on the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned in the fast-paced high-tech business world, where our vision of demonstrating excellence in technology by Africans led to extending Google services to 75 countries and early-stage conversational AI. A firsthand perspective on how I transitioned from tech product development to tech policy, translating the lessons learned into a broader vision for technology-led economic transformation.
Pipelining Talent for Deep Tech Dev within Africa: A Real-life Case
You are invited to a Zoom meeting to discuss pipelining talent for deep tech development within Africa, featuring a real-life case study.
Increasing Productivity Using Generative AI: Our Maria Story
In this talk, we will share how Maria and technologies like her are revolutionizing the way we work. We'll explore how generative AI augments human employees and enhances our capabilities, setting the stage for a future where humans and AI collaborate seamlessly. Let's dive into how embracing AI can transform productivity and what that means for the future of work in the age of AI.
AI/ML in healthcare: A journey towards equitable care
In this talk, we will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical domain, from diagnostics and personalised treatment management to predictive analytics. However, while AI/ML holds promise for revolutionising healthcare, AI/ML presents ethical challenges, particularly around bias, data privacy, and access. This talk will delve into how AI systems can perpetuate inequalities, especially for marginalised communities, and the steps needed to mitigate these risks. By highlighting case studies and ongoing research, the discussion will focus on the development of fair and transparent AI models, ensuring that these technologies benefit all patients, regardless of background. Lastly, highlight the importance of long-term collaboration between technologists, healthcare providers, and policymakers to create AI/ML systems that help clinicians deliver equitable care.