Transforming African finance, one payment at a time
Karen Nadasen, CEO of PayU Africa, highlights how digital payments are driving financial inclusion across Africa, enabling economic opportunities and transforming access to financial services.
Thought Leadership
Mobile money is transforming financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mobile money is enabling millions in Sub-Saharan Africa to access financial services, driving economic growth, and empowering underserved communities, particularly women, through innovative digital solutions.
Building smart cities: How local governments can succeed
Local governments must prioritize digital transformation to create smarter, more efficient cities. By investing in IoT infrastructure, data management, and AI, they can enhance services, boost economies, and improve citizens’ quality of life.
Driving financial inclusion in developing countries
Discover how technology drives financial inclusion in developing countries, enhancing access to banking, loans, and cross-border payments through innovative fintech, blockchain, and digital wallets.
Using AI in agriculture could be key to food security
Seizo Onoe of International Telecommunication Union explores how AI-powered agriculture can boost food security, optimise farming, and support sustainability—helping to feed a growing global population.
How technology can be used to fight the hunger and climate crisis
Dr. David Nickell and Corinne Bonadei of dsm-firmenich explore how precision livestock farming and data-driven tech can tackle global hunger while reducing agriculture’s environmental impact.
How technology is helping doctors reach underserved communities at home and abroad
Telemedicine is transforming healthcare access. Kat James, Director of New Projects at Consultant Connect, shares how simple tech solutions are bridging gaps for underserved communities in the UK and beyond.
Bringing clinical trials to historically underrepresented populations
Alicia Staley, Chief Patient Officer at Medidata, highlights the need for diversity in clinical trials, exploring how AI and patient-centred technology improve accessibility and inclusivity.
Humanity, technology and the mental health crisis
Matthew Jenkins, founder of Dream and Leap, examines technology’s impact on mental health, urging leaders to foster balance and ensure it enhances, rather than overwhelms, human wellbeing.
Building trust through effective communication: The key to successful smart cities
Antony Paul, Global Product Head at Quadient, explores how effective communication and automation can help councils build trust and successfully implement smart city initiatives.
Connectivity and mobile technology: A humanitarian lifeline
Kimberly Brown of GSMA highlights how mobile technology supports humanitarian efforts, providing critical information, aiding crisis response, and addressing challenges including inequality, misinformation, and connectivity gaps.
Why is it easier to find cinema times than mental health support online?
Navigating online mental health support is often confusing and fragmented. Clearer signposting and better data infrastructure can make finding help as simple as everyday digital tasks.
Revolutionising data centres with AI for a sustainable future
With rising data center demands, balancing energy efficiency and performance is crucial. AI offers a transformative solution, revolutionising how we optimise resources.
AI and alternative data: The key to financial inclusion in emerging markets?
Dmitry Borodin, Head of Decision Analytics at Creditinfo, explores how AI and alternative data are transforming financial inclusion, helping underserved groups access credit and economic opportunities.
AI in Action: Transforming disaster response for a safer tomorrow
AI is revolutionising disaster response, from predictive analytics preventing crises to real-time data aiding relief efforts. Ethical AI solutions empower nonprofits, ensuring technology serves global humanitarian needs.
AI’s role in supporting teachers in classrooms
AI has the power to transform education, easing teachers’ workloads while enhancing learning. But trust, transparency, and public confidence are key to its success.
Promoting feelings: Tech and mental health
As AI reshapes industries, its impact on mental health is profound. While it disrupts jobs, it also fosters new opportunities. Human creativity remains irreplaceable.
Data-driven resilience: The foundation for effective disaster response
Robust data management is crucial for disaster response. Accurate, real-time data enables swift decisions, preventing misallocated resources and delays that could cost lives.
The role of technology in the development of disaster response
Technology is revolutionising disaster response, from AI-driven predictions to emergency telecommunications. As climate change intensifies crises, innovative solutions are vital for preparedness, immediate relief, and long-term recovery.
Keeping the lights on in an intermittent world
Michael Lynch, Global Real Time Operations Manager at Enel X on the scale, systems and virtual skills of a modern global network operations centre.
Edtech and the digital divide
The digital divide in education extends beyond access—it’s about strategy, choice, and impact. Stuart Walker shares five key lessons from his journey in EdTech.
Delivering lifesaving healthcare in underserved communities
Dulas is transforming healthcare in underserved communities by delivering solar-powered solutions, such as vaccine refrigerators, to ensure reliable immunisations and to build resilient local healthcare systems.
Your teams are neurodiverse. It’s time to embrace neuroinclusion.
Tech leaders may already know their teams are rich in neurodiversity, but keeping hold of them means intentional action.
The future of leadership: Humanity, technology, and the path to a better tomorrow
John O’Brien MBE, Chairman and Founder of Anthropy emphasises the need for visionary leadership that balances technology with human traits like empathy, creativity, and ethical judgment.
The role AI can play in building a safer internet by moderating online content
AI is revolutionising online content moderation by automating the detection of harmful materials like violence and abuse, while working alongside human moderators to ensure safety and compliance.
Technology Driving Blood Supply
NHS Blood and Transplant keeps people alive. Wendy Clark and David Rose discuss the role of technology.
Semtech: Sensing a future of sustainable IoT
Semtech CEO Mohan Maheswaran on LoRa’s role in building IoT for a truly sustainable digital future.
Series Two: Chris von Csefalvay
Chris von Csefalvay is VP of Special Projects for Starschema. In this podcast, Chris discusses the company’s initiative to package and share data related to COVID-19 for free, supporting thousands of businesses.
Dr. Atanu Chaudhuri
Dr. Atanu Chaudhuri is leading new research into the positive impact 3D printing technologies could have on healthcare systems. In this podcast, Atanu discusses current adoption levels and reveals some of the groundbreaking use cases.
New technology powers the fight against child abuse images
Internet Watch Foundation announces an upgrade to its Intellgrade system and adds over 60,000 new victims to the half a million it has already documented this year.
Plants vs plastic
Tom van Aken, Avantium’s CEO, discusses the 100% plant-based plastic that might move the industry away from fossil fuels
Thought Leadership
Mobile money is transforming financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mobile money is enabling millions in Sub-Saharan Africa to access financial services, driving economic growth, and empowering underserved communities, particularly women, through innovative digital solutions.
Building smart cities: How local governments can succeed
Local governments must prioritize digital transformation to create smarter, more efficient cities. By investing in IoT infrastructure, data management, and AI, they can enhance services, boost economies, and improve citizens’ quality of life.
Driving financial inclusion in developing countries
Discover how technology drives financial inclusion in developing countries, enhancing access to banking, loans, and cross-border payments through innovative fintech, blockchain, and digital wallets.
Using AI in agriculture could be key to food security
Seizo Onoe of International Telecommunication Union explores how AI-powered agriculture can boost food security, optimise farming, and support sustainability—helping to feed a growing global population.
How technology can be used to fight the hunger and climate crisis
Dr. David Nickell and Corinne Bonadei of dsm-firmenich explore how precision livestock farming and data-driven tech can tackle global hunger while reducing agriculture’s environmental impact.
How technology is helping doctors reach underserved communities at home and abroad
Telemedicine is transforming healthcare access. Kat James, Director of New Projects at Consultant Connect, shares how simple tech solutions are bridging gaps for underserved communities in the UK and beyond.
Bringing clinical trials to historically underrepresented populations
Alicia Staley, Chief Patient Officer at Medidata, highlights the need for diversity in clinical trials, exploring how AI and patient-centred technology improve accessibility and inclusivity.
Humanity, technology and the mental health crisis
Matthew Jenkins, founder of Dream and Leap, examines technology’s impact on mental health, urging leaders to foster balance and ensure it enhances, rather than overwhelms, human wellbeing.
Building trust through effective communication: The key to successful smart cities
Antony Paul, Global Product Head at Quadient, explores how effective communication and automation can help councils build trust and successfully implement smart city initiatives.
Connectivity and mobile technology: A humanitarian lifeline
Kimberly Brown of GSMA highlights how mobile technology supports humanitarian efforts, providing critical information, aiding crisis response, and addressing challenges including inequality, misinformation, and connectivity gaps.
Why is it easier to find cinema times than mental health support online?
Navigating online mental health support is often confusing and fragmented. Clearer signposting and better data infrastructure can make finding help as simple as everyday digital tasks.
Revolutionising data centres with AI for a sustainable future
With rising data center demands, balancing energy efficiency and performance is crucial. AI offers a transformative solution, revolutionising how we optimise resources.
AI and alternative data: The key to financial inclusion in emerging markets?
Dmitry Borodin, Head of Decision Analytics at Creditinfo, explores how AI and alternative data are transforming financial inclusion, helping underserved groups access credit and economic opportunities.
AI in Action: Transforming disaster response for a safer tomorrow
AI is revolutionising disaster response, from predictive analytics preventing crises to real-time data aiding relief efforts. Ethical AI solutions empower nonprofits, ensuring technology serves global humanitarian needs.
AI’s role in supporting teachers in classrooms
AI has the power to transform education, easing teachers’ workloads while enhancing learning. But trust, transparency, and public confidence are key to its success.
Promoting feelings: Tech and mental health
As AI reshapes industries, its impact on mental health is profound. While it disrupts jobs, it also fosters new opportunities. Human creativity remains irreplaceable.
Data-driven resilience: The foundation for effective disaster response
Robust data management is crucial for disaster response. Accurate, real-time data enables swift decisions, preventing misallocated resources and delays that could cost lives.
The role of technology in the development of disaster response
Technology is revolutionising disaster response, from AI-driven predictions to emergency telecommunications. As climate change intensifies crises, innovative solutions are vital for preparedness, immediate relief, and long-term recovery.
Keeping the lights on in an intermittent world
Michael Lynch, Global Real Time Operations Manager at Enel X on the scale, systems and virtual skills of a modern global network operations centre.
Edtech and the digital divide
The digital divide in education extends beyond access—it’s about strategy, choice, and impact. Stuart Walker shares five key lessons from his journey in EdTech.
Delivering lifesaving healthcare in underserved communities
Dulas is transforming healthcare in underserved communities by delivering solar-powered solutions, such as vaccine refrigerators, to ensure reliable immunisations and to build resilient local healthcare systems.
Your teams are neurodiverse. It’s time to embrace neuroinclusion.
Tech leaders may already know their teams are rich in neurodiversity, but keeping hold of them means intentional action.
The future of leadership: Humanity, technology, and the path to a better tomorrow
John O’Brien MBE, Chairman and Founder of Anthropy emphasises the need for visionary leadership that balances technology with human traits like empathy, creativity, and ethical judgment.
The role AI can play in building a safer internet by moderating online content
AI is revolutionising online content moderation by automating the detection of harmful materials like violence and abuse, while working alongside human moderators to ensure safety and compliance.