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Johan Steyn

Johan Steyn

Founder, AIforBusiness.net.

Johan Steyn has been called “Africa’s foremost artificial intelligence thought leader”. A prolific writer, speaker, teacher and academic, he regularly helps organisations to understand and implement AI technologies. He is serving as a working group member to develop recommendations toward a national AI strategy in South Africa.

Speaking engagements (25)

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Wrap-up and close

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session Five: Practical considerations: challenges and ethical implications

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session Four: Real-time data and continuous forecasting

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session Three: Interpreting and applying predictive insights

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session Two: How AI transforms BI: From dashboards to dynamic forecasting

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session One: Introduction to predictive analytics in BI

Articles

Governance risk and compliance

Davos 2025: Call for inclusive dialogue on Africa’s technological future

Is Africa's significant potential and youthful population being adequately represented in critical discussions that will shape the future of the global economy?

Governance risk and compliance

Top 10 reasons why gender diversity is crucial in AI development

Gender diversity in development teams helps ensure that AI models are trained on data that reflects the real world, not a skewed or incomplete version of it.

CTU Training Solutions Pty Ltd

Exploring Google’s Project Astra: A leap into the future of AI

It’s clear that we are on the cusp of a new era, where technology not only responds but interacts intelligently with our lives.

Retail Technology

How AI is shaping the future of logistics in SA

Generative artificial intelligence will be a transformative force in South Africa’s logistics sector, solving longstanding challenges.

Growing AI concerns: Perception shift in top US companies

The path to rapid, widespread AI use is littered with regulatory, ethical, security, privacy and job loss challenges.

AI: A new paradigm for education

Educational institutions can benefit from AI-powered evaluation tools, which highlight diverse strengths, such as creativity, collaboration and innovation.

Beyond prompt engineering: Mastering problem formulation in AI

To optimise AI's performance, prompt engineering customises textual inputs using linguistic finesse and deep knowledge of specific AI tools.

Exploring ChatGPT-5: What's new and what to expect

Building upon its predecessor, ChatGPT-5 promises significant advancements to redefine how we interact with AI in various domains.

Beyond Siri: Apple's vision for smarter, AI-integrated future

Consumers' digital interaction will undergo a sea change as a result of Apple's adoption of OpenAI's tech, making everyday tasks easier and more efficient.

Digital natives: Gen Z’s impact on AI, the workplace

It is anticipated that Generation Z’s proficiency with artificial intelligence will disrupt the way work is performed in every industry.

Silicon shift: How custom AI chips are reshaping tech giants

As the race to develop AI-specific chips intensifies, the competitive frenzy is about more than market share; it's about shaping the future of AI technology.

GenAI ushers in new era of global business services

Generative business services require technological adaptation, a cultural shift towards continuous learning, innovation and adaptability.