Designation:
Programme Manager: African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies, AUDA-NEPAD
Area of Expertise:
Science and Innovation,
Location:
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Speaker Bio
Barbara Glover is a dedicated advocate for science, technology, and innovation in Africa. She serves as the Programme Manager of the African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies at AUDA-NEPAD. Barbara leverages her background in innovation and extensive research and policy experience to harness scientific advancements for sustainable African development. Her work, starting in 2016 at AUDA-NEPAD, focuses on aiding African countries in identifying and implementing emerging technologies. She conducts research, analyzes data on topics like AI, drafts policy recommendations, and contributes to capacity-building programs to foster innovation among youth. Barbara's passion lies in collaborative efforts to leverage technology for positive impact.
This speaker will be speaking at the following SESSION(S):
Plenary Roundtable: Digital Rights /Threats: Imagining New Futures