Earning in the Age of AI

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Event name

Earning in the Age of AI

Theme or tagline

Use AI tools to earn, learn new skills and stay safe online

Event date

Thu, 25 Nov 2027 · 2:00–3:30 pm EAT

Venue

Online, hosted on Karibu by Cara

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About the event

Purpose of the event

To help young people, freelancers, workers and small businesses in Kenya and across Africa use artificial intelligence to earn a living safely, by connecting them with AI and digital-skills providers, online work platforms, tech companies, development partners and digital-safety experts. The session turns the conversation into real introductions.

Objectives

1. Show practical, low-cost ways to use AI tools to find work, serve clients and run a small business. 2. Highlight the AI and digital skills in demand, and where to learn them, including free and subsidised programmes. 3. Explain how to spot and avoid AI-enabled scams, deepfakes and misinformation, and how to use AI safely and responsibly. 4. Connect job seekers, freelancers and SMEs with skills providers, online work platforms, tech companies and funders. 5. Advance SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).

Background

AI tools are now available on any smartphone, and Kenya has one of Africa's largest communities of online workers. Used well, AI can help people earn more and run businesses better; used badly, it fuels scams, deepfakes and job fears. Most people have not had the chance to learn how to use it safely and profitably. This session brings the people who need that knowledge and the people who provide it into one room.

Expected outcomes

Consented matchmaking introductions between job seekers, freelancers, small businesses, skills providers, online work platforms and tech companies, sent within five working days; a practical starter list of AI tools and a safety checklist; and a recording and short summary shared with every registrant.

Target audience

Young people, students and graduates, freelancers and online workers, small businesses and creatives, employers and HR teams, AI and digital-skills providers, online work platforms, tech companies, development partners and the public, in Kenya and across Africa.

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Event highlights

Key themes

Using AI tools to earn and run a business; AI and digital skills in demand; online work and freelancing with AI; AI scams, deepfakes and misinformation; using AI safely and responsibly.

Networking opportunities

B2B matchmaking closes the session: tell us at registration whether you are a job seeker, freelancer, small business, employer, skills provider, online work platform or tech company, and what you need or offer. With your consent, Karibu suggests introductions and sends them within five working days.

Exhibitions

Solution showcase: 3–4 AI skills, online work and digital-safety providers present practical ways to earn with AI and stay safe online.

Event programme

Panel discussions

Sponsors and partners

Brief acknowledgement

This session is made possible by partners who believe practical solutions should reach the people who need them.

Venue information

Venue overview

This is an online event. Confirmed delegates receive the joining link by email and on their Karibu pass. Please join a few minutes before 2:00 pm East Africa Time to test your audio and video.

Hall names

Online main stage

Networking information

Business matchmaking sessions

Every session closes with B2B matchmaking (3:20–3:30 pm EAT). At registration, tell us whether you are a job seeker, student, freelancer, small business, employer, skills provider, online work platform, tech company, development partner or member of the public, and what you need or offer. Publish your business profile in the Networking tab, browse the directory and request one-to-one meetings. With your consent, introductions are sent within five working days.

Important information

Registration desk hours

Registration is free and open on Karibu until the session starts. All times are East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3).

Emergency contacts

Event support: events@cara.co.ke · +254 719 822 888

Accessibility information

Join from any phone, tablet or computer. The session is recorded, and the recording and a short summary are shared with all registrants afterwards.

Security guidelines

Your data is handled on Karibu by Cara, certified by Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Matchmaking introductions are made only with your consent. The conversation is moderated, respectful and non-political.

Event contacts

Secretariat office or organisation

Events by Cara

General phone numbers

Events by Cara: +254 719 822 888

General email address

General enquiries: events@cara.co.ke

Website

https://www.cara.co.ke