South Africa, Oct. 23 -- Following a welcome by Singularity South Africa Co-CEOs Mic Mann and Shayne Mann, and a video message from Singularity founder Peter Diamandis, David Roberts kicked off a fascinating day of talks that challenged much of what we think we know about AI, technology and the future. From the rise of AI-powered workforces and humanoid robots to Africa's opportunities in the new digital economy, the speakers shared some remarkable developments, practical examples and important lessons for business leaders. Here are some of the key insights from the day.

David Roberts | Global expert in disruption, innovation and leadership

Opening the keynote programme, David Roberts challenged business leaders to rethink how they appr...