Unlocking Africa’s AI Potential – My Upcoming Interview with Dr. Mark Nasila

How’s it everybody?

I’m thrilled to announce that in a few weeks, I’ll be sitting down with Dr. Mark Nasila, FNB’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer, to talk about his much-anticipated book African Artificial Intelligence.

Whats the summary?

Well artificial intelligence is moving at an exponential pace, and it’s touching every industry from healthcare to agriculture. The big question we’ll tackle: What does this mean for Africa?

Mark is convinced that AI offers Africa an unprecedented opportunity to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and position the continent as a global powerhouse. But here’s the kicker – we need to act fast and strategically to avoid being left behind.

In our chat, we’ll dive into topics like:

• How AI is transforming different sectors (and why this matters for businesses like yours across Africa).
• The challenges that Africa faces in adopting AI – from infrastructure to education.
• The ethical dilemmas AI presents and how we can manage them responsibly.

Mark’s book isn’t just for techies. And neither is our talk. In fact I'll be make sure the conversation covers the topics that business leaders like you are interested in.

And If I go off-piste, don't worry.

As this session will be on Zoom, you'll be able to message me directly with the questions you want covered.

So, whether you’re in finance, education, agriculture or any other sector for that matter, this interview will offer practical takeaways on how AI can work for you.

It’s about preparing for a future where AI helps solve social challenges and drives African growth – all while addressing the risks that come with it.

I’m excited to bring you this conversation and share Mark’s vision for an Africa that leads, not lags, in the AI revolution.

Keep an eye out for the interview, and let’s get ready to explore the future together!

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Cheers, Colin

P.S. If you want to get ahead of the curve, Mark’s book African Artificial Intelligence is now available at major retailers. It’s a must-read for anyone serious about the future of work, industry, and innovation on the continent.

P.P.S A huge shout out to this events sponsor, Jay van Zyl and his team at www.ecosystem.ai, Africa's top provider of real-time recommendation engines.