Data, Power, and Policy: Securing Africa’s Place in the Global Tech Economy

13 Oct 2026
Elephant Stage, Ballroom East
Renegade Intel
Africa is losing around $40–$50 billion each year due to power outages and outdated energy systems. This session brings together policymakers, investors, and tech leaders to make critical decisions on how African institutions can adapt to new, AI-driven energy solutions or risk economic decline due to latent technology adoption. What specific policies should African governments consider in the next 12 to 24 months to be an active participant in the global technology economy, to ensure energy investments are digital, financially sound, and resilient?
Chairperson
Joe Hancock
Joe Hancock, Partner, Head of Cyber Risk and Complex Investigation - Mishcon de Reya LLP
Speakers
José Manuel Assis da Silva
José Manuel Assis da Silva, Chief Technology Officer - Power Intelligence Group (USA)
Per Christian Honningsvaag
Per Christian Honningsvaag, General Manager & EMEA Business Leader - Energy and Resources Industry - Microsoft
Amanda Fagnou
Amanda Fagnou, SLB Digital VP, Europe and Africa - SLB
Dan Thompson
Dan Thompson, Research Director, Data Center Services and Infrastructure - S&P Global Energy