In 2025, it’s not about whether you’re using AI. It’s about how well you understand it—and what you’re doing to stay ahead. Welcome to AI Empowered, a groundbreaking summit inspired by EO Cape Town, that dares to move beyond the tech jargon and straight into the real AI conversation. Two immersive days. Three electric stages. Over 40 global and local visionaries. And one bold question:
What kind of future are we building—and who’s at the table?
Held at the iconic Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 7–8 August 2025, AI Empowered promises to be more than a conference. It’s a catalyst for action. A space where entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, educators, policymakers, and future-makers come together to decode the impact of AI across business, society, and the human experience.
🚀 Why This Summit Matters Now
AI isn’t coming. It’s here. It’s shaping how we hire, sell, invest, treat illness, deliver education—even how we tell stories and enforce laws. Whether you’re in retail, law, healthcare, education, or tech—you’re already in it.
The numbers don’t lie:
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80% of hospitals now use AI to enhance care.
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$4.4 trillion (R80 trillion) is what generative AI could add to the global economy each year, according to McKinsey.
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And yet… many leaders still feel overwhelmed, underprepared, or left out of the conversation entirely.
That’s where AI Empowered comes in.
🎙️ A Line-Up That Cuts Through the Noise
With names from Google, Salesforce, MIT, Amazon Web Services, Discovery, Woolworths, and local pioneers, this summit blends real insight with radical transparency. The newly announced Phase 2 speakers bring serious heat:
DAY 1: AI & Your Business (7 Aug)
Explore AI as a business multiplier, not just a tool. From marketing and retail to recruitment and leadership, discover how to plug AI into your business strategy and see tangible ROI.
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Jose Rodrigues (Woolworths), Michael Yolland (Pepkor IT) & Louise Liddell (AWS) – on the smart future of retail.
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Tyler Reed (xgmi) – on intuitive, privacy-first AI agents.
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Mike Scott (Warp Development) – on AI as leverage for non-technical founders.
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Gaurav Devsarmah (Warp Development) – hands-on workshop: turning AI confusion into business results.
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Opening Keynote by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape.
DAY 2: AI & Society (8 Aug)
Zoom out. Let’s talk cities, classrooms, courtrooms, and clinics. Explore how AI is disrupting society’s foundations—and what we need to rethink, protect, and redesign as a result.
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Shirley Eadie (Whole Human Studios) – rethinking education in the age of AI.
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Thapelo Nthite (Botlhale AI) & Jade Abbott (Lelapa AI) – breaking ground in African language innovation.
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Braden van Breda (AI Diagnostics) – detecting TB through AI lung sound analysis.
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Yvonne Wakefield (Caveat) & Kyle Torrington (Taylor Torrington) – how AI is changing the legal game.
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Karen Allen & Chris Roper – the AI-journalism tightrope: truth, bias, and bots.
💡 Expect More Than Just Talks
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Live demos and interactive tech activations
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Hands-on masterclasses with leading experts
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1,500+ attendees from across the continent
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Networking zones designed for collaboration
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A city buzzing with energy, creativity, and global appeal
Cape Town isn’t just hosting AI Empowered—it’s the perfect backdrop. From its tech culture to its breathtaking scenery, the summit is your excuse to learn, lead, and linger.
🎟️ Tickets start at R3,600 for the full two-day experience.
👉 Book yours now at www.aiempowered.co.za
Proudly inspired by EO Cape Town, in partnership with CapeTalk and Daily Maverick. Produced by One-eyed Jack.
🔥 If you’ve been waiting for an AI summit that isn’t all buzzwords and bots—this is it. You’ll leave not just informed, but transformed.
