Africa House + Pax Technologica Davos Special Edition
Davos Program Outline
Pax Technologica: Africa House Future Forum Program Overview
This special three-day program, developed by Pax Technologica for The Africa House Future Forum, will convene leading experts and innovators to address critical technology challenges and opportunities across the continent. Aligned with Pax Technologica’s mission to empower emerging geographies through ethical technology, the program will explore how exponential technologies like AI can foster peace, equity, and sustainability in Africa. As part of this initiative, Pax Technologica is pleased to announce an alliance with Wired, with Greg Williams, Deputy Global Editorial Director at Wired, moderating several sessions on our behalf.
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Wednesday Panel (3:00 PM–3:55 PM)
Theme: The Celebration of Tech and Culture
Panelists: High level political innovator and tech & cultural celebrity
Moderator: Greg Williams, Deputy Global Editorial Director at Wired
This panel will explore how African cultural values and creativity can shape the global tech discourse, showcasing how African innovation contributes to worldwide technology development. It will highlight how Africa’s cultural heritage and innovation can influence global technology trends and help bridge the digital divide, focusing on Africa's contributions to global innovation, technology as a cultural force, and creative solutions for digital inclusion.
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Thursday Session 1 (14:30–15:30)
Theme: Policy and African Contextualisation
Lead by: Aaron Maniam, Policy expert, Oxford University
Panelists: To be announced in December
Moderator: Greg Williams, Deputy Global Editorial Director at Wired
Presenting Pax Technologica's Policy Vision for Africa, this session will focus on adapting global AI and tech policies to Africa’s unique social and political environment. Following the presentation, a panel will explore how tailored policy frameworks can drive ethical and sustainable tech adoption across the continent, with a focus on how African nations can shape AI policies that align with local contexts and support growth across various sectors.
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Thursday Session 2 (15:45–16:45)
Theme: Digital & Energy Infrastructure: Solving many problems at once
Lead by: Juliana Rotich, co-founder iHub & Ushahidi
Panelists: To be announced in December
Moderator: Greg Williams, Deputy Global Editorial Director at Wired
This session will explore how AI and advanced technologies can modernise Africa’s infrastructure and energy sectors, providing innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. It will focus on the intersection of AI, infrastructure development, and renewable energy, highlighting how these technologies can empower Africa's future. The panel will feature thought leaders from across the field.
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Thursday Session 3 (17:00–18:00)
Theme: Pax Technologica Africa Fund: Experimenting with inspired capital to pave healthy foundations
Lead by: Kojo Annan, serial entrepreneur & investor
Panelists include: Mark Ferguson, founder Generation Investment Management & Boardmember of Conservation International
Moderator: Greg Williams, Deputy Global Editorial Director at Wired
This session will outline the Pax Technologica Africa Fund, which is designed to support exponential technology and AI-driven projects across the continent by experimenting with inspired capital to lay healthy foundations. The focus will be on how ethical investment is crucial to building Africa's tech ecosystem and fostering long-term innovation.
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Friday Session (11:00–12:00)
Theme: Pax Technologica as a protopian philosophical framework for appropriate, relevant, and kind technology.
Lead by: Thomas Ermacora & Paul Hughes, founders of Pax Technologica
Panelists: TBA
In this closing session, Pax Technologica founders Thomas Ermacora and Paul Hughes will engage in a conversation reflecting on the key takeaways from the discussions, exploring how Africa can lead the global conversation on AI ethics and sustainable technology. Anchored in Pax Technologica’s protopian philosophical framework for appropriate, relevant, and kind technology, the session will highlight how this approach fosters a future where technological advancements align with human values.
To learn more about Africa House week-long programming, visit AfricaHouse.io/Davos.
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