Singularity Summit returns to inspire Africa’s future this October
Singularity South Africa has confirmed that its flagship Summit will return to the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 2026.
The summit will bring together the world’s most influential voices in exponential technologies, innovation and future-focused leadership.
Now entering its eighth edition in South Africa, the Summit will once again be presented in collaboration with headline sponsor Old Mutual, alongside metaverse partner UBU.
The 2026 edition follows the runaway success of the 2025 Summit, which attracted more than 2,000 attendees from over 600 leading local and global companies.
The previous summit earned widespread acclaim from delegates, and the 2026 edition aims to push the conversation even further, exploring how rapidly advancing technologies are reshaping industries, societies and human potential itself.
What you will experience
With two immersive stages, an interactive expo, workshops, and networking experiences, the Summit will once again create a space where business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators can engage with the ideas shaping the future.
The 2026 programme will unpack the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, 3D printing, digital identity, quantum computing, crypto economies, human optimisation and Africa’s evolving technology infrastructure.
This year, attendees can expect a particularly strong focus on intelligent technologies – from the rise of AI factories and agentic AI, to the future of emotional intelligence in machines.
Through this, Singularity South Africa aims to reflect the breadth of disruption already transforming the world around us.
Impressive speakers
Singularity South Africa has already confirmed several top speakers who will present on fascinating topics at the 2026 Singularity Summit in Johannesburg.
The list includes:
- Raoul Pal – Founder of Real Vision and one of the world’s leading voices on cryptocurrency, macro investing, and AI.
- Cathy Hackl – Nokia’s AI futurist and one of the leading global voices on emerging technologies, spatial computing, and the evolving relationship between humans and AI.
- Hardy Pemhiwa – President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, building AI factories, infrastructure and digital ecosystems across Africa.
- David Roberts – Internationally recognised thought leader on disruption, innovation, exponential leadership, and navigating the accelerating pace of AI.
- Brandon Birchak – Human performance specialist from Las Vegas who explores endurance breathing and the untapped potential of the human body and mind.
- Mmathebe Zvobwo – Director of Market Development for South Africa at Truecaller, speaking on the AI trust paradox and redefining secure communication across the continent.
- Professor Benjamin Rosman – Renowned AI researcher exploring emotional AI and the future relationship between humans and intelligent systems. Rosman was recently named among TIME’s top 100 people to follow in AI.
- Tilly Lockey – Real life bionic woman and disability advocate, with two of the world’s most advanced bionic arms.
Celiwe Ross of Old Mutual says this Summit supports the advocacy of human-centred AI adoption, where technology enhances – rather than replaces – human capability.
“Innovation is often spoken about in terms of technology, but its real impact is felt through people,” said Ross.
“The question for business is not only what new tools we adopt, but how we equip people to grow, respond, and lead in an environment that is constantly changing.”
“For Old Mutual, future readiness is about building the confidence, capability, and culture needed to move forward responsibly,” said Ross.
The Summit’s metaverse experience will also return in partnership with UBU.
The UBU metaverse offers attendees across the continent access to immersive digital experiences, interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities within Africa’s growing virtual ecosystem.
“Every year, the pace of technological change becomes harder to ignore,” said Shayne Mann, co-CEO of Singularity South Africa.
“What makes this Summit exciting is not only the calibre of the conversations, but the people in the room.”
“It is where Africa’s business, technology and creative leaders come together to engage with what is coming next and, more importantly, what role the continent can play in shaping it.”
“The conversations around AI, digital infrastructure and exponential technologies have shifted dramatically over the past year,” added Mic Mann, co-CEO of Singularity South Africa.
“There is now far greater urgency around how these technologies are implemented, governed and scaled responsibly.”
“This Summit is designed to give delegates direct access to the people building the future, while creating meaningful discussions around prosperity, opportunity and innovation in an African context.”
Join the Summit
Super Early Bird ticket prices are now available for R14,500 in-person, or R3,800 in the metaverse.
This is a 30% discount on the standard ticket prices and is available until 31 May 2026.
The next pricing packages will take effect on 1 June 2026, and further announcements – including additional speakers and ticketing information – will be released in the coming months.
Click here for more information about the Singularity South Africa Summit.
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