This year’s SingularityU South Africa Summit’s theme is: Igniting Africa’s Future. Yes, it’s back and 2025 marks the seventh year it’s being held on African soil. In essence, it brings together global thought leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers, leveraging the critical role that exponential technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) have in shaping the continent’s future.
This year, the summit is set to explore the growing embodiment of AI. Ultimately, it will examine how the most recent advances can be used to address global challenges and future-proof societies.
Furthermore, if last year’s sold-out event is anything to go by, SingularityU will host even more curated premium brands, immersive workshops and networking opportunities. In the end, it’s all designed to spark meaningful conversation.
Held on 22 and 23 October 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, SingularityU promises an amazing line-up of more than 30 international and local experts. In fact, topics will range from AI and robotics to digital biology, blockchain and spatial computing.
“This year’s summit is about harnessing the momentum we’ve seen around exponential technologies and directing it toward real, measurable progress,” says Shayne Mann, co-CEO of Singularity South Africa. “From the physical to the virtual, this is where Africa’s future is being shaped.”
Ticket holders can expect to listen to experts like: Peter Xing (world leader in transhumanism and ethics), biotechnologist Tiffany Vora, disruption and leadership expert David Roberts, Kojo Annan (Africa futurist), Hongqi Guo (future city visionary), and more. Of course, gamified experiences, AI-generated hosts, DJ sets and a fully-fledged digital expo will add to this total digital immersion.
According to Mic Mann, co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa, “SingularityU South Africa Summit 2025 will showcase the ideas, technologies and business models that are reshaping industries and reimagining prosperity.” He adds: “We are proud to create a platform that continues to unlock potential, scale impact and spark global conversations, with Africa at the forefront.”
Backing technology that makes a positive, tangible impact, sponsors include: Old Mutual (headline sponsor), South African Tourism (event sponsor) and UBU (metaverse partner).
Super Early Bird tickets go for R13 700 (in person) and R3 600 (metaverse). So, book before 1 June to get your super early bird discount! It’s 30% off the standard ticket price, but tickets are limited. Then, the next pricing packages will take effect on 2 June 2025.
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