Nono Bokete

Everyone's talking about AI, but most organizations are skipping the fundamentals. Before implementing AI, you need solid data quality, people readiness, and refined processes, because transformation starts from within. Drawing on 15+ years of digital transformation experience across Africa, the U.S., and the U.K., Nono breaks down the three critical foundations that determine AI success or failure. Audiences walk away with frameworks to assess AI readiness, build proper infrastructure, and avoid costly mistakes that derail most initiatives. Perfect for corporate leadership teams and technology decision-makers planning digital transformation.

Africa's innovation economy is booming with talent and capital, but scaling requires more than funding; it requires leaders who can adapt, collaborate, and transform. Leadership development is the missing link in Africa's growth story. As a diaspora founder and Forbes Business Council member who has worked across five African countries, Nono brings a unique perspective on what Africa's ecosystem actually needs. She shares insights from building Transformation Leader (T4L), which impacts thousands of emerging leaders, exploring how to bridge diaspora-continent divides, build networks beyond capital, and create leadership infrastructure that will power Africa's future. Perfect for diaspora professionals, investors, and innovation ecosystem builders.

Too many talented professionals wait to be "noticed" instead of building the clarity, visibility, and impact that drive career growth. If you're waiting for recognition, you're playing a game you can't win. Drawing from Transformation Leader (T4L), where she's coached thousands of emerging leaders, Nono introduces the "Three V's" framework: Value (demonstrable impact), Visibility (strategic positioning), and Voice (thought leadership). This witty, honest talk shares stories from her journey from technical roles to C-suite leadership, along with practical strategies for taking career ownership. Addresses common mistakes and provides actionable steps for building a promotion-ready profile without relying on luck. Perfect for mid-career professionals and women in male-dominated industries.

As AI and automation transform industries, leaders must adapt and rethink traditional models. For women in technology, there's an additional challenge: navigating an industry never designed with them in mind. Drawing on experience as a female founder across male-dominated industries, Nono explores what it takes to build authority, credibility, and influence in tech. She addresses unique challenges, from imposter syndrome to being the only woman in the room, with practical strategies beyond generic advice. Discusses balancing authenticity with authority, building sponsorship networks, and creating platforms that amplify voices. This is a strategic playbook for women who want to lead transformation, not just survive in tech spaces. Perfect for women in technology, DEI committees, and male allies supporting female colleagues.