Speaker Details
Ife Badejo
Founder, Islandpreneur International & AI Islands
Ife Badejo is the Caribbean's go-to AI analyst, award-winning entrepreneur, and strategic advisor dedicated to transforming how island nations engage with innovation and artificial intelligence. As the Founder of Islandpreneur International and the architect behind AI Islands, she leads pioneering initiatives that position Caribbean Small Island Developing States at the forefront of AI-driven economic growth. Ife's work bridges policy, innovation, and island identity, championing AI solutions rooted in what makes Caribbean societies uniquely resilient and globally competitive. Recognized as 'The Connector's Connector,' she has trained and inspired thousands, empowering leaders to build digitally enabled, future-ready island economies.
Key Achievements
- Founded Islandpreneur International and AI Islands to accelerate AI adoption across SIDS.
- Advises regional governments and enterprises on inclusive, future-ready innovation strategies.
- Recognized as 'The Connector's Connector' for mobilizing collaborative ecosystems across the Caribbean.
- Trained thousands of leaders to harness AI for resilient island economies.