Making AI Work for All: Q&A with Johan Bjurman Bergman and Lana Graf

11 February 2026
10:00 – 10:20 EST
WBG

What is small AI, and how can it help developing countries tackle real-world challenges? In this live Q&A, two World Bank Group experts explain how practical, affordable, and adaptable AI tools are helping countries improve health, agriculture, and education, boost service delivery, and bolster small businesses. Learn how we are supporting governments to improve access to AI foundations—skills, data, and compute infrastructure— and why partnerships with the private sector are key to scaling solutions.

Curious how developing countries can benefit from AI today, in low-resource settings and without massive or expensive infrastructure? Join our Q&A with @WorldBank & @IFC_org experts on February 11

Speakers

 

Johan Bjurman Bergman

Digital Specialist, Data & AI, The World Bank

Johan Bjurman Bergman

 

Lana Graf

Global lead for AI/Deep Tech Investments, IFC

Lana Graf

 

Host

Noreyana Fernando

External Affairs Officer, The World Bank

@NoreyanaF

Noreyana Fernando

 

Regions: Global