Mic Mann is the CO-CEO of SingularityU South Africa, the SA Chapter of Singularity University (SU). SU focuses on global learning and innovation communities aiming to use the exponential growth of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to address the world’s most pressing problems.

SingularityU South Africa takes that mission to a local stage with the mission of building an empowered network of globally connected change makers across the African continent who are able to implement solutions to the most serious continental challenges. It runs custom education, innovation and impact programs that help others leverage rapid accelerating technologies in innovative ways to unlock solutions that could change the fortunes of the African population.

Mic completed his honours at AFDA, the African Film Drama Art academy, before joining his family’s business, the award winning Mann Made, where he worked for over twenty years in media, marketing and events. In 2016, he attended the Singularity University Executive Program in Silicon Valley before founding SingularityU South Africa. 

A storyteller, futurist, entrepreneur and public speaker, Mic is on a mission to #futureproofAfrica, meaning an Africa that benefits if not even leads the Fourth Industrial Revolution instead of being left behind in a tornado of technological destruction. His passion truly lies in local start-ups and maker communities.

Join us as we explore:

What kick started Mic’s love for tech

Artificial intelligence and its role in Africa’s future

The Fourth Revolution and should we be afraid?

What is the Singularity?

What is going to happen to traditional professions

Mics’s optimistic view of tech’s ability to empower people

A deep dive into longevity

The metaverse, NFTS and DAO

The goal to end poverty in South Africa in 15 years


Contact

Website: https://singularityusouthafrica.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC49CCuPnFzfBrmXmU8XYrpA

Mentions

Singularity University
https://su.org

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Matthew Walker – “Why We Sleep”
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Exponential Finance Summit 2021

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