John Kamara

John Kamara is the Chair of the AI Centre of Excellence in Nairobi Kenya and also the current Chief AI Futurist for the Equity Technology Group. He is a globally recognized AI and data transformation leader, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in driving AI development, adoption, capacity development, and commercializing research across multiple sectors. As the Founder and CEO of AICE Africa (Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence Africa) since 2019, he is pioneering AI-driven solutions to accelerate digital transformation across the continent. John is also the founder of Adanianlabs a startup venture studion setup in 2020 and over the past five years has grown, developed and supported over 60 startups across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Zambia. He has built one of the largest AI talent structures in the continent and also runs one of the few AI R&D labs and studio in Nairobi. John is also the visionary behind AfyaRekod, the AI-powered health data platform revolutionizing patient-driven healthcare access. His expertise spans research commercialization, fintech, agritech, and digital innovation, making him a sought-after keynote speaker on AI’s role in Africa’s socio-economic evolution. His work at the CREATES Centre for the Nelson Mandela Institute in Arusha supported research-to-commercialization methodologies, bridging academia and industry to foster African-led AI innovations. Core Expertise •AI & Data Transformation Strategy •Capacity Development & AI Training •Healthcare AI & Digital Health Innovation