by MTHULISI SIBANDA
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE countdown has begun for the Singularity South Africa Summit 2025, taking place in Johannesburg on October 22 to 23.
Presented in collaboration with Old Mutual and metaverse partner UBU, this year’s summit brings together what organisers say are the sharpest global and local minds, who will share cutting-edge insights on technologies and trends shaping business, society and the human experience.
The 2025 summit will also feature live robotics.
For the first time in person in South Africa, attendees will be able to meet Maximus, a humanoid robot, along with his robotic canines Murphy and Mavis.
Their demonstrations will showcase the advances being made in mobility, problem solving and robotics in the real world.
The metarvese will also feature.
“The metaverse won’t replace the real world, but it can help us transform parts of it based on lived experience and deeper understanding,” said Celiwe Ross, group chief human capital and corporate affairs officer, Old Mutual Group.
“Just like 3D printing is revolutionising how we manufacture and create, technology that really works is supposed to make life easier, not just more advanced.”
Mic Mann, co-CEO of Singularity South Africa, said the summit was about equipping leaders to navigate accelerating change with clarity and courage.
“By bringing together voices from business, science, policy and the arts, we create a space where ideas can turn into action and where innovation is always linked to human purpose,” he said.
Shayne Mann, co-CEO of Singularity South Africa, added, “This is a platform designed to challenge assumptions, open conversations and spark collaborations that will shape the systems we live and work in.”
– CAJ News