Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sub-Saharan Africa is on the cusp of a transformative digital revolution. The region, brimming with potential, is well positioned to transition to a digital-first economy. This will require a multi-layered approach, however. By focusing on building the digital foundations, promoting digital transformation and fostering digital innovation while supporting robust cybersecurity practices, the EBRD can help the region accelerate its digital transition and unlock new horizons for the region. Artificial intelligence (AI) is spurring business innovation across the EBRD regions, including a new wave of African innovators, who are adopting AI to create local solutions to regional challenges.
As the Bank brings its unique business model to sub-Saharan Africa, what lessons can we learn and share when it comes to digitalisation, AI and technological leapfrogging?
This event will give voice to Africa’s key digitalisation players while showcasing the EBRD’s offering to partner countries. The discussions will explore the building blocks necessary to support economies in accelerating their digital transition.
Speakers:
Nancy Kacungira, presenter / correspondent, BBC
Salma Seetaroo, CEO, Cashew Coast
Moustapha Cisse, CEO, Kera Health
Matthew Blakemore, CEO, AI Caramba!
Melis Ekmen Tabojer, MD, PSD, EBRD
Sub-Saharan Africa is on the cusp of a transformative digital revolution. The region, brimming with potential, is well positioned to transition to a digital-first economy. This will require a multi-layered approach, however. By focusing on building the digital foundations, promoting digital transformation and fostering digital innovation while supporting robust cybersecurity practices, the EBRD can help the region accelerate its digital transition and unlock new horizons for the region. Artificial intelligence (AI) is spurring business innovation across the EBRD regions, including a new wave of African innovators, who are adopting AI to create local solutions to regional challenges.
As the Bank brings its unique business model to sub-Saharan Africa, what lessons can we learn and share when it comes to digitalisation, AI and technological leapfrogging?
This event will give voice to Africa’s key digitalisation players while showcasing the EBRD’s offering to partner countries. The discussions will explore the building blocks necessary to support economies in accelerating their digital transition.
Speakers:
Nancy Kacungira, presenter / correspondent, BBC
Salma Seetaroo, CEO, Cashew Coast
Moustapha Cisse, CEO, Kera Health
Matthew Blakemore, CEO, AI Caramba!
Melis Ekmen Tabojer, MD, PSD, EBRD
