Africa holds the world’s largest reservoir of emerging talent, while Silicon Valley remains a global hub for innovation, technology, and future-of-work leadership. This session explores what it takes to design an integrated Africa–Silicon Valley talent bridge that unlocks opportunity, accelerates inclusive growth, and strengthens the future of work across continents – for Africans and diasporans.
From digital skills and AI readiness to workflow automation and entrepreneurial capacity, we will examine models that connect Africa’s youth, universities, and innovators to opportunities across Silicon Valley and global tech ecosystems. The session highlights the role of public-private partnerships, diaspora networks, and tech companies in shaping scalable talent pipelines, creating real pathways to careers, innovation, and cross-border economic mobility. The discussion will include what it takes to design an integrated Africa–Silicon Valley talent bridge that unlocks opportunity, accelerates inclusive growth, and strengthens the future of work across continents.
