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Global Conference 2026

Accelerating Industry: Awarding Innovators in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing

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This must-see event highlights the transformative power of entrepreneurship for social good. In an atmosphere of anticipation and celebration, you will follow the journeys of bold innovators who are advancing AI and manufacturing solutions as they expand the reach of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies across underserved, emerging, and frontier markets. Join us as we recognize the top five competitors and announce the winners of this prestigious prize, honoring their groundbreaking solutions and visionary leadership.

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    Guest

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    Michael Milken

    Chairman, Milken Institute
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    Precious Moloi-Motsepe

    Founder and CEO, Motsepe Foundation
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    Patrice Motsepe

    Founder and Executive Chairman, African Rainbow Minerals

    Moderator

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    Emily Musil

    Managing Director, ESI, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Kaushik Burman

    CEO, Spiro
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    John Kamara

    Chair, AI Centre of Excellence Nairobi; Chief AI Futurist, Equity Group Holdings
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    Francine Katsoudas

    Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer, Cisco
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    Chaltu Marta

    Co-founder and Director, Partnerships, Freshpack Technologies
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    Ayaan Mohamed Ali

    Founder and CEO, Digitech Oasis
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    Stella Murugi Muthungu

    Head, Production, Toto Safi Limited
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    Derick Nwumfor Chunga

    President, BleagLee Environmental
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    Ola Oyetayo

    CEO and Co-founder, Verto
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    Christina Shim

    Chief Sustainability Officer, IBM
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    Meg Whitman

    Former US Ambassador to Kenya