Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi is a globally respected Artificial Intelligence expert, data scientist, and innovation strategist, widely acknowledged as one of Africa’s foremost leaders in AI for development. With over 24 years of executive and technical experience, he brings deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, geospatial data science, digital transformation, and inclusive innovation. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of London (St George’s/City), where his research focused on social consumption using advanced analytics. He also graduated with distinction from the University of Reading and has completed executive education at world-leading institutions, including Columbia Business School, INSEAD, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, ETH Zurich, and the University of Kentucky.