It was a pleasure to attend the Power for Africa - International Trade and Investment Forum in October, 2022 in the heart of New York City.
Thank you to the Foreign Investment Network for putting together this event on how to increase capital flows and attract investment to Africa's energy sector, and how to harness the continent's vast potential to become a global leader in power generation.
I was honored to moderate the fireside chat on How AI Can Drive Power Prosperity in Africa, and to interview my dear friend and close colleague Mark Minevich, who provided visionary insight into the role of technology and AI in driving economic growth and development on the continent.
Topics we covered included:
Thank you to the Foreign Investment Network for putting together this event on how to increase capital flows and attract investment to Africa's energy sector, and how to harness the continent's vast potential to become a global leader in power generation.
I was honored to moderate the fireside chat on How AI Can Drive Power Prosperity in Africa, and to interview my dear friend and close colleague Mark Minevich, who provided visionary insight into the role of technology and AI in driving economic growth and development on the continent.
Topics we covered included:
1. Global energy transition trends in 2022-2023.
2. Critical components in building and rolling out digital transformation in energy companies, especially in Africa/Global South.
3. How to fight climate change using AI and examples of exciting companies.
4. Why energy and utilities should get 'smart' in Africa and how to improve intelligent decision-making and safety.
5. How building a smart energy grid can avoid power interruptions, and what role AI plays.
It was inspiring to hear from so many leaders who are committed to growing Africa's energy sector and positioning the continent as a key player in the global energy economy.
