Abel Viageiro

CEO & Chief AI Officer Vamobi Net, Lda. Mozambique.

Abel Viageiro is a leading innovator driving AI’s transformative power in Africa. As CEO of Vamobi Net, Lda, he spearheads projects like CHEETAH, that is posed to revolutionize how formal/informal traders in Africa manage their finances and track business performance to easily understand their profits, and ease the pain of Utilizing IoT and AI to modernize water &  energy management, and cooking practices (using non-solid fuels) in Mozambique and across Africa.

Abel’s focus on essential services and empowering African entrepreneurs through AI-enabled startups showcases his commitment to inclusive growth. He’s actively bridging the digital divide by developing An Application Enablement Platform (AEP) for young African developers and domain experts or people from all walks of life to build Adaptive, Intelligent Systems tailored to African challenges, ensuring AI benefits all segments of society.

Abel’s work is all about making sure that everyone in Africa benefits from Trusted ( explainable) Artificial Collaborative Intelligence (TeACI). He’s helping to create new businesses that use AI, and he’s developing special apps that can work even in challenging situations, like when there are problems with water, electricity, or transportation.

Abel’s approach is a perfect fit for the conference theme. He’s showing how Africa can be a leader in the digital world, not just a follower. He’s got a lot of hands-on experience in creating AI solutions that work for Africa, and he’s excited to share his ideas on how to make sure everyone benefits from these new technologies.