AI, Data, and Africa: The Future of Global Innovation with Dr. Uyi Stewart

Africa is advancing innovation in artificial intelligence and data, generating ideas and solutions that are shaping the future of global technology and economic opportunity. Join us for an engaging session on AI, Data, and Africa: The Future of Global Innovation with Dr. Uyi Stewart, Vice President of Inclusive Innovation and Analytics at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Browsing Room, Founders Library, Howard University, or Online With more than two decades of leadership in artificial intelligence, data science, and digital innovation, Dr. Stewart will share insights on how AI and data are strengthening innovation ecosystems across Africa and the global diaspora. The discussion will explore the role of AI talent development, data infrastructure, and cross-sector partnerships in expanding opportunity and driving global innovation. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Associate Professor at Howard University and Director of Graduate Studies for the Master’s Program in Applied Data Science and Analytics. A scholar, data scientist, and filmmaker, Dr. Quarkume leads the CORE Futures Lab, where students use AI, data science, and emerging technologies to address challenges in environmental stewardship, health, and sustainability. This event is brought to you by the Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA) and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, with support from the AI Advisory Council, the Office of Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, and the Center for African Studies.