Events & Speaking
International conferences, keynote addresses, and expert panels on technology, governance, and Africa-China relations.
Upcoming Events
Future Pasts in Digitalization and Datafication Processes
November 19, 2025American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
A two-day conference examining agency, dependency, and the China question in African digital trade relationships.
Learn More →Creative investment approaches to expand connectivity and compete with China in the Global South.
October 17, 2025Washington, DC
Panel Discussion at Work Bank with Atlantic Council and UK government, Washington, DC, October 2025.
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The Age of Possibility: Science, Sovereignty, and Shared Futures.
October 16, 2025Geneva, Switzerland
2025 Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit
Africa AI Village at UNGA 80: Advancing Africa’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.
September 26, 2025United Nations, New York, New York
Hosted in collaboration with—the African Union, UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU), the Commonwealth, Smart Africa, Angani, Amini, and Qhala—this landmark UN event will spotlight Africa’s emerging leadership in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The Africa AI Village will serve as a dynamic platform to showcase bold initiatives, foster cross-sector partnerships, and advance inclusive, ethical, and locally grounded AI ecosystems across the continent.
Inclusive Artificial Intelligence.
September 20, 2025New York, New York
Presentation at United Nations General Assembly Side Event with Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy.
Kenya's Technological Fix
November 15, 2024STS Circle meeting at Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA
Discussion on Kenya's adoption of technological solutions in governance and public service delivery.
Tackling the Proliferation and Irresponsible use of Commercially available cyber intrusion capabilities
September 20, 2024The Pall Mall Process with United Kingdom and France governments, London UK
International conference addressing the challenges of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities and their responsible governance.
Chinese surveillance tools as a technical fix in Africa
August 15, 2024Sydney Law School, Sydney, Australia
Academic presentation examining the adoption of Chinese surveillance technologies across African nations and their implications for governance and society.
Digital Identity as DPI: Fostering trust, inclusion & adoption
May 20, 2024ID4Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Panel discussion on digital identity as Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and strategies for building trust and ensuring inclusive adoption across African contexts.
Global South, Geopolitics, and U.S, Europe, and China's Competition to Influence Global AI Regulation
April 25, 2024Berkman Klein Center, Harvard Law School and Georgetown Law School, Cambridge, MA
International conference examining the geopolitical dynamics of AI regulation and the competition between major powers to influence global governance frameworks.
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