This is not just a tech summit. It's a two-day deep dive into the reality of AI today, with practical tools, debates and access to global and local experts who are shaping what's next, says the summit.

AIE says from smart cities to deep moral questions, this is the type of event where we look up from the laptop and ask: What kind of future are we building, and who gets to shape it?

Day 1: AI and Your Business 

Day one is focused on ways to integrate AI into your business strategy. The summit will unpack how artificial intelligence is revolutionising everything from customer journeys, sales and marketing, talent acquisition and team organograms, to creative workflows and financial forecasting, says the summit. 

According to AIE, phase two speaker additions include:

  • The Smart Future of Retail: Jose Rodrigues, Chief Data Analytics Officer at Woolworths, Michael Yolland, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Pepkor IT and Louise Liddell, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS.
  • How Intuitive, Privacy-Conscious AI Agents Are Transforming Industries and Unlocking New Levels of Human Potential: Tyler Reed, Founder of AI company xgmi.
  • Business coach, strategist and business builder Mike Scott, APAC Director at Warp Development, on how non-technical founders should think about AI, not as a toolset, but as a source of leverage. 
  • Workshop: Making sense of AI to generate tangible returns for your business, with Gaurav Devsarmah, MBA and AI / ML Practitioner, Head of AI at Warp Development. 
  • Day one will be opened by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape.

Day 2: AI and the World Around You

On Friday, 8 August, the summit will zoom out to explore the seismic shifts AI is triggering across society. It's no longer just about business, it's about how AI is reshaping the very systems people rely on to live, work, learn and thrive. 

This day dives deep into the human and societal implications of AI, with bold talks and challenging conversations on subjects like:

  • Rethinking Education in the Age of AI: Shirley Eadie, Founding Director at Whole Human Studios.
  • African Language Solutions: Thapelo Nthite, Co-Founder and CEO, Botlhale AI Solutions and Jade Abbott, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Lelapa AI.
  • Local Applications of AI: TB detection through lung sound analysis, Braden van Breda, Chief Executive Officer at AI Diagnostics.
  • Redefining Legal: The AI-Driven Future of Law: Yvonne Wakefield, Chief Executive Officer at Caveat, with Kyle Torrington, Co-Founder and Director at Taylor Torrington and Associates Law Firm.
  • AI in Journalism: Karen Allen, Journalist and Founder at Karen Allen International and Chris Roper, Senior Strategist at Code for Africa.

AIE concludes that tickets start at R3 600 for both days and the event is inspired by EO Cape Town, in partnership with CapeTalk, Daily Maverick and produced by One-eyed Jack.

For more information, visit www.aiempowered.co.za. You can also follow AIE on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or on Instagram. 

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