African AI And Blockchain Policy Forum
2-day Free Hybrid Forum
With Thanks To Our Event Sponsor:
The Regional Centre of Excellence (“RCE”) of the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”), has the pleasure to invite you to attend a 2-day free hybrid Forum on “African AI & Blockchain Policy”.
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and blockchain technology have attracted particular attention among African policymakers in recent years for their potential to contribute to economic development, drive regional connectivity, and support of multilateral initiatives like the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Africa 2063 agenda. The rapid advancement and adoption of these emerging technologies have been met with new policy approaches and governmental frameworks to guide responsible innovation. Crucially, because the uses and impacts of both AI and blockchain are inherently cross-border, international standards are playing an important role in informing domestic policy and driving consistency across countries.
The African AI and Blockchain Policy Forum connects policymakers from across the continent with the latest international analysis and key policy developments to support domestic and regional responses that guide responsible innovation within these two technologies, while mitigating key risks.
The Forum’s first day will focus on general technology-level governance, aimed at officials from across governmental and regulatory bodies.
The Forum’s second day will focus on financial market issues specifically, most relevant for economy and finance ministries, central banks, and financial regulatory, taxation and law enforcement agencies.
Important Notes to Participants:
A dedicated page for the Forum is on the RCE’s website which can be accessed on https://rb.gy/hwqau and on the FSC’s website which can be accessed on https://rb.gy/bi6iy
The agenda & factsheet is enclosed for reference.
Link for virtual & physical registration:
https://events.hubilo.com/African-AI-Blockchain-Policy-Forum/register
Date
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Time
10:30 - 15:45 GMT
Cost
Free
Speaker(s):
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Kheertee Ramsohok
Head
Regional Centre of Excellence
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Dhanesswurnath Thakoor
Chief Executive
FSC
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Yoshiki Takeuchi
Deputy Secretary General
OECD
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Harvesh Seegolam
Governor
Bank of Mauritius
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Hon Mahen Kumar Seeruttun
Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance
Mauritius
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Dr the Hon Renganaden Padayachy
Minister of Finance
Mauritius
