The countdown is on. As the Singularity South Africa Summit 2025 approaches, the programme is getting bigger, bolder, and more future-focused. Taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 and 23 October 2025, the summit will spotlight robotics, automation, AI, and the powerful role of women shaping this next frontier of technology.
Presented with headline sponsor Old Mutual and metaverse partner UBU, the event will gather world-leading thinkers, innovators, and changemakers to unpack how exponential technologies are transforming work, creativity, and society—and what it all means for Africa’s future.
Fresh Perspectives, Global Thinkers
This year’s line-up continues to grow, adding new voices that bring diversity and depth to the conversation:
- Anita Schjøll Abildgaard (Norwegian AI Singularity expert) will examine the realities of work and staffing in the AI era.
- John Sanei will share insights on The IRL Imperative: The Only Trend to Follow in the Age of AI.
- Jennifer Cheng Lo brings her expertise on investing in digital assets.
- Bohlale Mphahlele, a young South African innovator and inventor of a women’s safety earpiece, will share her inspiring journey.
- Aaron Frank unpacks the rise of autonomous robotics and mobility.
- Vivian Lan introduces exponential technologies in a virtual keynote.
- Shayne Mann speaks on leadership through invention.
- Annie Blecher explores how inner calm can fuel peak performance.
- Lebo Mashile—acclaimed poet and performer—will host and debut an original AI-assisted spoken word piece.
- Aaron Vaccaro, President of Singularity University, offers a global perspective on what’s next in innovation.
- Reece Meyer and Nadia Jaftha, in conversation with Marko Stavrou, will dive into the digital creator economy.
- Jordan Crypt explores the future of digital finance.
- Valter Adão examines the evolving world of work.
Meet Maximus: The Future in Motion
One of the summit’s biggest attractions is Maximus, a humanoid G1 Unitree robot, who arrives with robotic canine companions Murphy and Mavis. Through live demonstrations, attendees will see firsthand how robotics is redefining mobility and solving real-world challenges.
