African Development Bank to host panel on “Using Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things to Propel Innovation for Africa.”

24 February 2026
14:00 – 16:00 GMT
Zoom
AfDB
  • ECAD’s Leading-Edge Insights (LEI) Series

WHAT:      Leading-Edge Insights (LEI) Series

WHO:       African Development Bank Group

WHEN:     24 February 2026; TIME: 14:00 – 16:00 GMT

WHERE:   Virtual (Online Event)

On 24 February, The African Development Institute (ECAD) of the African Development Bank Group will host a virtual session on “Using Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things to Propel Innovation for Africa” as part of the Leading-Edge Insights (LEI) Series.

This event will explore how emerging technologies—AI, Blockchain, and IoT—can be leveraged to support innovation, strengthen governance, and advance Africa’s development priorities, using foresight and scenario planning approaches to navigate uncertainty and design future-ready solutions.

Featuring:

  • Michelle Fortune and Prema Chandrashekhar, World Bank Group

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Languages: English and French interpretation will be available.

 

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Regions: Africa