Cape Town to host leading minds shaping the future of AI

The highly anticipated AI Empowered (AIE) Summit, inspired by EO Cape Town, has revealed its Phase Two speaker line-up, promising a powerhouse program for business leaders, decision-makers and curious minds alike.

Taking place 7–8 August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), this two-day event isn’t your average tech summit. It’s a deep, practical exploration into the real-world application of artificial intelligence from transforming business processes to tackling urgent societal shifts.

This is where vision meets implementation.

Day One: AI and Your Business
Thursday, 7 August is dedicated to helping businesses integrate AI into their operations, regardless of industry or technical background. Topics range from marketing and sales transformation to AI-powered HR, creative automation, and data-driven forecasting.

Highlights will include:

• The Smart Future of Retail: With leaders from Woolworths, Pepkor, and AWS.
• Privacy-Conscious AI Agents: Presented by Tyler Reed, Founder of xgmi.
• Leveraging AI Without a Tech Background: With Mike Scott, APAC Director at Warp Development.
• Workshop: Practical tools for AI ROI, led by Gaurav Devsarmah, Head of AI at Warp Development.
• Opening address by Premier Alan Winde, Western Cape Government.

Day Two: AI and the World Around You

Friday, 8 August zooms out to explore how AI is transforming society—from law and education to journalism and healthcare.

Expect thought-provoking talks such as:

Rethinking Education in the Age of AI  Shirley Eadie, Whole Human Studios
African Language AI Solutions – Thapelo Nthite (Botlhale AI) & Jade Abbott (Lelapa AI)
AI in Healthcare, Braden van Breda, AI Diagnostics
AI and the Law– Yvonne Wakefield (Caveat) & Kyle Torrington (Taylor Torrington)
AI in Journalism –Karen Allen & Chris Roper, Code for Africa

“From smart cities to moral dilemmas, this summit is where we ask: What kind of future are we building—and who gets to shape it?”

Tickets and Booking

Passes start at R3 600 for full two-day access. The summit is hosted in partnership with CapeTalk, Daily Maverick, and produced by One-eyed Jack

Don’t Miss Out

Whether you’re navigating digital transformation, seeking to sharpen your competitive edge, or simply want to understand how AI will impact your world AI Empowered is where your journey begins.

Book your seat HERE and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow.