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Future of Work: Sustainable Talent for a Digital Africa - AI, Digital Assets, and Green Skills for Inclusive Growth

The discussion will focus on preparing Africa’s workforce for a sustainable and digital future by integrating green skills with emerging capabilities in AI, digital assets, and digital financial infrastructure. It will examine how education systems, training providers, employers, and policymakers can align curricula with industry needs across renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, green construction, AI-enabled productivity, digital assets, and CBDC readiness. The panel will also highlight practical partnership models, policy and regulatory levers, and skills frameworks that support inclusive growth, accelerate adoption of emerging technologies, and build a resilient, future-ready workforce across Africa.

Speakers

Mr Nzau Muinde

Mr Nzau Muinde

Public Policy Manager, Mobile Money, GSMA

Mrs Mélanie (Mariam) Keïta

Mrs Mélanie (Mariam) Keïta

Chief Executive Officer, Melanin Kapital Neobank

Mrs Thelma Quaye

Mrs Thelma Quaye

Director, Digital Infrastructure, Skills & Empowerment, Smart Africa

Dr. Patrick Saidu Conteh

Dr. Patrick Saidu Conteh

Chief Executive Officer, Africa Fintech Network

Moderator

Mr Robert Bob Okello

Mr Robert Bob Okello

Founder, Maarifasasa Limited

Chair

Mr Matteo Rizzi

Mr Matteo Rizzi

Founder, Timepledge & Senior Advisor, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)