Africa’s Future In Focus At Singularity SA Summit 2025

Singularity South Africa Summit 2025 Will Spotlight Exponential Technologies Reshaping Africa’s future

Johannesburg, 15 May 2025 — Africa’s trajectory as a digitally-empowered, innovation-driven continent will take centre stage when SingularityU South Africa returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 and 23 October 2025. This marks the seventh local iteration of the globally recognised summit, an event increasingly viewed as Africa’s premier platform for exploring exponential technologies and sustainable prosperity.

This year’s summit arrives with formidable momentum following 2024’s sold-out attendance — both physically and within the metaverse. Now, backed by headline sponsor Old Mutual, in partnership with South African Tourism and UBU as metaverse partner, the event will amplify conversations on how disruptive technologies can forge a future-proof, prosperous Africa.

A Platform Igniting Africa’s Future

Carrying the theme ‘Igniting Africa’s Future’, the summit promises a sharp focus on the intersection of technology, ethics, and leadership. Thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors will converge to interrogate the critical role of artificial intelligence, robotics, digital biology, blockchain and spatial computing in reshaping the continent’s socio-economic landscape.

This year’s programme deepens its exploration of AI’s physical embodiment through robotics, positioning itself at the vanguard of discussions around post-AGI ethics and African data models. As AI integration accelerates, these conversations are no longer academic luxuries but operational necessities for governments, businesses, and societies alike.

Speakers Leading the Global Conversation

The 2025 speaker roster already boasts eight heavyweight names, including:

• Tiffany Vora: Biotechnologist pioneering where biology meets technology.

• David Roberts: Renowned voice on innovation, disruption and future leadership.

• Peter Xing: Transhumanist thinker examining humanity in a post-AGI world.

• Kojo Annan: Venture leader driving Africa’s next wave of prosperity.

• Cathy Hackl: Spatial computing authority defining our hybrid digital/physical futures.

• Babusi Nyoni: Health-tech innovator transforming African care through AI.

• Vukosi Marivate: AI champion developing African-centric language models.

• Hongqi Guo: Visionary urban futurist redefining infrastructure and city living.

More names are expected in the coming months, with organisers promising a diverse and provocative line-up addressing the most urgent questions of our time.

A Hybrid Experience Expanding Africa’s Digital Influence

2025’s summit will again extend into Africa’s own metaverse, UBU, hosting a rich programme of immersive workshops, speaker-led experiences, gamified engagements, and DJ sets — presenting a fully-fledged digital expo in parallel with the physical event.

This dual-platform approach reflects Africa’s growing digital influence, positioning the continent not as a follower but a contributor in the global technological narrative.

Backing Africa’s Prosperity Through Tangible Innovation

Old Mutual’s continued partnership signals not just corporate sponsorship but an endorsement of technology’s role in meaningful development.

“Our commitment goes beyond innovation for its own sake — it’s about building solutions that improve lives, inspire opportunity and help future-proof our society,” said Celiwe Ross, Director: Strategy, Sustainability, People & Public Affairs at Old Mutual.

Shayne Mann, Co-CEO of Singularity South Africa, added:

“This year’s summit is about harnessing momentum around exponential technologies and directing it toward real, measurable progress.”

Mic Mann, Co-CEO, concluded:

“We’re proud to create a platform unlocking potential, scaling impact, and sparking global conversations with Africa at the forefront.”

Further announcements on ticketing and additional speakers are expected imminently. Visit www.singularitysouthafricasummit.org for updates and bookings.