Description: The Africa Innovation Council, in partnership with Princeton University’s Africa World Initiative (AWI), launches its flagship webinar series with a timely discussion on one of the continent’s most consequential questions: Why has Africa, despite decades of innovation policies, scientific advancement, and entrepreneurial growth, not yet transformed knowledge into industry at scale?
Speakers
H.E. Prof. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni
Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Kingdom of Morocco
H.E. Prof. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni is Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform and an internationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence. A former Distinguished Professor at Sorbonne University and former Executive President of Morocco’s International Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI Movement), she is a leading authority in distributed AI and multi-agent systems. Prof. El Fallah Seghrouchni has published more than 200 scientific works and has played a prominent role in advancing AI research, digital transformation, and innovation policy across Africa and globally.
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana
Chairman, Africa Digital Health Networks
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana is Chief Digital Health Advisor at Africa CDC, where he leads efforts to advance digital transformation and innovation across African health systems. Previously Rwanda's Minister of Youth and ICT, he spearheaded the Smart Africa Alliance and YouthConnekt Africa, two influential pan-African initiatives focused on digital transformation and youth empowerment. A recognized leader in technology, public policy, and digital inclusion, he has devoted his career to harnessing digital innovation to improve health outcomes and economic opportunity across the continent.
Prof. Brando Okolo
Head of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD)
Prof. Brando Okolo is Head of Science, Technology and Innovation at AUDA-NEPAD, where he oversees the implementation of continental science, technology, and innovation policies and programs. With more than two decades of experience spanning academia, research, and industry, he has worked extensively in advanced manufacturing, materials science, and industrial innovation. A leading advocate for innovation-driven development, Prof. Okolo works with governments, universities, and industry partners to strengthen Africa’s capacity for technological advancement and industrial transformation.
Prof. Chika Okeke-Agulu
Director, Africa World Initiative; Robert Schirmer Professor of Art and Archaeology and African American Studies, Princeton University; Chair, Africa Innovation Council
Prof. Chika Okeke-Agulu is a distinguished Nigerian art historian, curator, critic, and scholar specializing in African and African diaspora art history. He serves as Director of Princeton University’s Africa World Initiative and is the Robert Schirmer Professor of Art and Archaeology and African American Studies. A Fellow of the British Academy and an internationally recognized intellectual leader, he has authored numerous influential books and curated major exhibitions around the world. As Chair of the Africa Innovation Council, he champions interdisciplinary collaboration connecting research, culture, innovation, entrepreneurship, and public policy across Africa and its global partners
Moderator
Sheena Raikundalia
Chief Growth Officer, Kuza One
Board Member, Kenya National Innovation Agency
Sheena Raikundalia is a recognized leader in African innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and impact investing. Formerly head of the UK–Kenya Tech Hub, she works to connect capital, policy, and markets to support entrepreneurship, technology adoption, and inclusive economic growth across Africa.
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