IGF 2022 WS #226 Adapt emerging technologies to comply with the 4IR in Africa

Subtheme
Addressing Advanced Technologies, including AI
Organizer 1: Gerard Kakunze, Private sector
Organizer 2: Gerard Kakunze, Private sector
Organizer 3: Gerard Kakunze, Private sector
Speaker 1: Gerard Kakunze, Private Sector, African Group
Speaker 2: Gerard Kakunze, Private Sector, African Group
Speaker 3: Gerard Kakunze, Private Sector, African Group
Moderator
Gerard Kakunze, Private Sector, African Group
Online Moderator
Gerard Kakunze, Private Sector, African Group
Rapporteur
Gerard Kakunze, Private Sector, African Group
Format
Break-out Group Discussions - Flexible Seating - 60 Min
Policy Question(s)

- Leadership in artificial intelligence in Africa - Integration of artificial intelligence from primary studies - Artificial intelligence in healthcare
Connection with previous Messages:
SDGs
4.5


Targets: 1. 3. 4. 8. 9. 11.
Description:

Adapt emerging technologies to comply with the 4IR in Africa: - The 3 old industrial revolutions that africa missed and the consequences of this delay - The geopolitical context of africa and the market opportunity - Technological bricks of artificial intelligence - Main uses of artificial intelligence - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Expected Outcomes
- Raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its effectiveness compared to traditional methods - How artificial intelligence can boost the industrial sector in africa and impose itself on the international market - The opening of African youth to artificial intelligence
Hybrid Format: - On-site and online interactions will be interchanged - The session will be brief and objective - I will facilitate interaction by zoom meeting
Online Participation


Usage of IGF Official Tool.
Background Paper
Reference Document