The summit was attended by over 1,100 delegates in person and a further 1,000 online, watching and engaging with the summit through the UBU metaverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Singularity South Africa Co-CEOs, Mic Mann and Shayne Mann, opened the event and welcomed physical and online guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following their introductions, attendees were treated to many different presentations across two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Day one<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Singularity-2-2-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDavid Roberts, a global expert in disruption, innovation and leadership, discusses how future leaders are being empowered by technology.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe summit’s first day featured a huge array of thought-provoking presentations and talks from industry leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This included talks from David Roberts, a global leader in disruption and innovation, unpacking the importance of technology in shaping Africa\u2019s economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roberts also noted that technology could tackle issues such as crime and corruption and that youth leadership is essential for the region\u2019s long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first day also featured Celiwe Ross, the Director for Group Strategy, Sustainability, People and Public Affairs at Old Mutual, discussing the importance of technology in modern leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ross was followed by presentations from Anita Schj\u00f8ll Abildgaard, the CEO of Iris.ai, Peter Xing, a data and AI specialist for Microsoft, and Maureen Costello, CEO of Future Dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key topics that were threaded across all these presentations included the transformative power of technology in Africa and the positive impact it can have on various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Day two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Singularity-3-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe physical crowd on the second day of the summit was listening to the talks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe second day of the summit continued the first day\u2019s engaging and thought-provoking conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlights of these talks include discussions of the potential of biotech to reshape lives by bioscience expert Dr Tiffany Vora, as well as a panel discussion on the impact of humanity\u2019s extended lifespans with Paul Pagnato, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Humanaut Health, and Kim Hulett, founder and CEO of Next Biosciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Michael Breus (commonly known as The Sleep Doctor), a best-selling author and clinical psychologist, then talked about how to improve sleep patterns for healthier living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following these presentations, more experts discussed important topics such as data applications and the potential benefits of digital assets in the workplace and creator economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These were led by speakers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Jennifer Cheng Lo, Chair of NewChic Capital Family Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mic Mann<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reece Meyer, Co-Founder of Ace Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nadia Jaftha, entrepreneur and award-winning Glamour Woman of the Year content creator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Closing and the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After two action-packed days of knowledge, the event concluded with a final session from Shayne and Mic Mann, where the Co-CEOs unpacked what attendees could expect from Singularity South Africa in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This included assurance of next year\u2019s summit and the organisation’s continued efforts to build a brighter, technology-driven future for all South Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDavid Roberts, a global expert in disruption, innovation and leadership, discusses how future leaders are being empowered by technology.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The summit’s first day featured a huge array of thought-provoking presentations and talks from industry leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This included talks from David Roberts, a global leader in disruption and innovation, unpacking the importance of technology in shaping Africa\u2019s economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roberts also noted that technology could tackle issues such as crime and corruption and that youth leadership is essential for the region\u2019s long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first day also featured Celiwe Ross, the Director for Group Strategy, Sustainability, People and Public Affairs at Old Mutual, discussing the importance of technology in modern leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ross was followed by presentations from Anita Schj\u00f8ll Abildgaard, the CEO of Iris.ai, Peter Xing, a data and AI specialist for Microsoft, and Maureen Costello, CEO of Future Dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key topics that were threaded across all these presentations included the transformative power of technology in Africa and the positive impact it can have on various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The physical crowd on the second day of the summit was listening to the talks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The second day of the summit continued the first day\u2019s engaging and thought-provoking conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Highlights of these talks include discussions of the potential of biotech to reshape lives by bioscience expert Dr Tiffany Vora, as well as a panel discussion on the impact of humanity\u2019s extended lifespans with Paul Pagnato, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Humanaut Health, and Kim Hulett, founder and CEO of Next Biosciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Michael Breus (commonly known as The Sleep Doctor), a best-selling author and clinical psychologist, then talked about how to improve sleep patterns for healthier living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following these presentations, more experts discussed important topics such as data applications and the potential benefits of digital assets in the workplace and creator economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These were led by speakers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n After two action-packed days of knowledge, the event concluded with a final session from Shayne and Mic Mann, where the Co-CEOs unpacked what attendees could expect from Singularity South Africa in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This included assurance of next year\u2019s summit and the organisation’s continued efforts to build a brighter, technology-driven future for all South Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDay two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Closing and the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n