Cape Town, South Africa — AI Empowered (AIE), a bold new summit inspired by EO Cape Town, is set to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 7 and 8 August 2025. Created by One-eyed Jack, and hosted in proud partnership with CapeTalk and Daily Maverick, this transformative event aims to demystify artificial intelligence and explore its tangible impact on business, life, and society.
Early bird tickets are now available at www.aiempowered.co.za, starting at R3,600.
🔍 What is AI Empowered?
AIE is not just another tech conference. It’s a human-first, hands-on experience designed for:
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Entrepreneurs
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Business professionals
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Creatives
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Educators
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And the simply AI-curious.
With a clear focus on real-world AI adoption, AIE dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, lead, live, and learn. Attendees can expect keynotes, panels, immersive masterclasses, live demos, and AI training tailored to both business leaders and everyday users.
📅 What to Expect
Day 1: Business & Innovation
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Explore how AI is disrupting marketing, hiring, finance, investing, creative industries, and operations.
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Hosted by Africa Melane (CapeTalk & 702).
Day 2: Society & the Future
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Unpack AI’s influence on education, cities, ethics, climate, health, and even fraud.
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A sweeping look at global trends shaping our future through AI.
🌍 Phase 1 Speaker Line-Up
A mix of global thought leaders and African AI innovators headline the summit:
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Gianni Giacomelli (MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, Berlin)
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Derek Wilcocks (CIO, Discovery Limited) – AI in healthcare
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Jarred Cinman (CEO, VML South Africa) – Creative industry transformation
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Nazareen Ebrahim – AI ethics & tourism
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Musa Kalenga (Brave Group, ex-Facebook Africa) – Innovation in advertising
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Matthias Bellmann (CEO, Passion.io, Bavaria) – $50M in sales via social
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Chris Shortt (CTO, Shoprite Group) – Retail AI
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Emma Sadleir – Digital law & AI
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Nevo Hadas – Future-forward consulting
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Tamir Kessel – Bringing Climate AI to market
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Deshni Govender – AI for education
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Jos Dirkx (Netherlands) – Convergence of exponential tech
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Archana Arakkal – Data intelligence in healthcare
🌟 Why Attend?
In a world flooded with AI hype, AI Empowered cuts through the noise with:
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Actionable insights for staying ahead in your industry
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Real-world case studies from Africa and beyond
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Human-centric training on how to lead in an AI-powered world
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Opportunities to network with 1,500+ like-minded attendees daily
Whether you’re looking to scale your business, rethink your workflow, or simply understand what’s next, AIE is where curiosity meets clarity.
📣 Follow & Connect
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Instagram: @aiempowered_sa
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Facebook: @aiempoweredsa
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LinkedIn: AI Empowered SA
For media enquiries or speaker interview requests, contact:
📧 Natasha Goosen – natasha@one-eyedjack.co.za | 📞 +27 64 650 0775
📧 Laurell Kok – laurell@one-eyedjack.co.za | 📞 +27 76 112 0670
🔗 More About the Organisers
EO Cape Town – part of the global Entrepreneurs’ Organization network with 19,000+ members worldwide – is a driving force for innovation and leadership in South Africa.
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