Sam Masikini

Sam Masikini is a dynamic technology entrepreneur from Malawi, renowned for his innovative contributions, particularly in e-learning, AI, and IoT. With a background in Information Communication Technology from the Malawi Polytechnic, he has founded and led impactful initiatives such as InspireLearn, an offline e-learning platform recognized by the World Summit Awards for digital excellence. Sam has been instrumental in driving social impact projects, including partnering with the UNFPA Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office in the Early and Unintended Pregnancy Hacklab in a collaboration aimed at improving access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for hard-to-reach communities in Malawi. Under his leadership, projects have secured international grants, including from the World Bank, to equip underserved communities with digital skills. Sam’s work in AI has been featured in major conferences like Deep Learning Indaba, and his innovations have been highlighted by prominent media such as BBC.