#107 Dr. Bienvenu Soglo | Betting on Africa, Intel Liftoff 2024

Dr. Saglo joins the Podcast to talk about AI, Deep Tech and Machine learning on the African continent and what Intel is doing for tech startups, including Intel® Liftoff for Startups 2024 In his current role, leads the Policy and Government Affairs work in Africa in areas such as 5G, broadband, security and privacy and other digital transformation policies. In addition, he also leads engagements with Universities, Research Institutions, NGOs in the International Government Affairs (IGA) group;; for research focused on emerging technologies and projects/initiatives at the intersection of policy and technology. He has a strong track record working in the ICT and telecommunication industry with expertise in Mobile Telecommunication technologies, global and regional spectrum policy, as well as governmental ICT policies across Africa. A multilingual professional fluent in English, French and Chinese, holds a Ph.D. degree in Control Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University, China; where he studied for more than a decade. Connect with Dr. Soglo https://www.linkedin.com/in/bienvenu-comlan-agbokponto-soglo-ph-d-4b452415/ Intel Liftoff 2024 https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/tools/oneapi/liftoff.html