Tamba Lamin is a seasoned Senior Technology Architect, Omnichannel Technology Leader, and Practice Lead at Accenture Song. With over 20 years of global experience across 50+ cities in 20 countries, he specializes in digital experience transformation. Starting his entrepreneurial journey in Sierra Leone in 2001, he founded TpGroup, comprising TpISENT, TpESTATE, and Fambul Tik. As of October 2024, TpGroup employs over 50 people in Sierra Leone, empowering ambitious youth and fostering innovation in education, real estate, and heritage tourism.
Tamba’s work spans diverse industries, including technology, life sciences, education, and public services. At Accenture Song, he oversees a global team delivering interactive web, mobile, and IoT solutions, driving over $10 million in annual revenue. Passionate about open-source software, open data, and artificial intelligence, he advocates for responsible AI and open-source large language models focused on Africa.
He is a founding member and former President of the Sierra Leoneans in Technology (SLinT). He serves as the Executive Director of “The Village Link,” a non-profit organization dedicated to community development. Tamba holds a Master’s degree from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and numerous professional certifications. His work blends visionary leadership with technical expertise to create meaningful impact across multiple sectors.
This panel will explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving sustainable development across Africa while addressing critical human rights concerns. The discussion will focus on how AI technologies can be leveraged to solve pressing challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance, all while ensuring that ethical standards are upheld. The panel will bring together experts to discuss innovative AI applications that promote economic growth and social inclusion, highlighting the importance of safeguarding human rights in an era of rapid technological change.
Examine the Role of AI in Sustainable Development: To identify how AI can be a catalyst for sustainable growth in key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education in Africa.
Highlight Ethical AI Practices: To discuss the ethical implications of AI deployment and how to ensure that AI technologies respect and uphold human rights.
Promote Inclusive AI Innovation: To explore ways to foster inclusive AI solutions that benefit marginalized communities and bridge the digital divide.
Encourage Policy and Regulatory Discussions: To engage in dialogue about necessary policies, regulations, and frameworks that ensure AI advancements align with Africa’s development goals and human rights standards.
A clear understanding of the transformative potential of AI in advancing sustainable development in Africa.
Insights into practical AI applications across critical sectors.
Awareness of the key challenges and barriers to AI adoption in Africa.
Strategies and recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and educators to harness AI’s potential for sustainable growth.
This topic will encapsulate the essence of the event, emphasizing the importance of leveraging global innovations to drive Africa’s future growth and development. It will highlight the key insights gained from the discussions, underscore the potential of technology to address Africa’s unique challenges, and inspire attendees to continue fostering collaboration and innovation.
Summarize Key Insights: Recap the main points and lessons learned from the event’s discussions and presentations.
Emphasize the Importance of Global Innovation: Highlight the role of global technological advancements in addressing Africa’s challenges and opportunities.
Encourage Ongoing Collaboration: Inspire attendees to continue working together, sharing knowledge, and leveraging collective expertise to drive progress.
Motivate for Future Actions: Urge participants to apply the insights and strategies discussed to create impactful and sustainable solutions for Africa’s development.
Attendees will leave with a reinforced understanding of the transformative potential of global innovations for Africa’s development, feeling inspired and motivated to continue collaborating, innovating, and taking actionable steps to build a sustainable and inclusive future for the continent.