The digital economy is not coming to Africa — it is already here. But the majority of young people on the continent are being prepared for a version of work that is rapidly disappearing. Digital literacy is no longer a competitive advantage. It is a baseline requirement.

Drawing from years of youth mentorship, school-based tech training programs, and volunteer work with initiatives including Teens Can Code and the Google Africa Developer Scholarship, Raphael presents a grounded perspective on what effective digital preparation looks like — and what most programs get wrong.

This session is for educators, program designers, policymakers, and anyone invested in building the next generation of African tech talent with intention.