Alison, a pioneer in free online learning, was honoured to attend the recent 2025 Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Nigeria. The summit brought together leaders in education and representatives of the Nigerian government to explore educational opportunities while showcasing the remarkable achievements of the Nigerian educational sector.

Alison Founder and CEO, Mike Feerick, delivered a deeply reflective keynote speech on the transformative power of education and its crucial role in African development. Joined by CNN Africa’s award-winning Senior Editor, Stephani Bursari, they discussed how digital learning innovations can drive economic growth and personal development in Africa. 

Together, they explored a powerful vision for the future - of learning, technology, and opportunity in Africa and beyond. They touched on aspects such as the democratising potential of technology and the opportunity that AI represents.

Only 8% of the world's population has attended university or college. Mike is convinced that technology can empower 100% of people to learn at a fraction of the cost of traditional learning. Soon, anyone anywhere will be able to study any subject, at any level, in any language, for free. The power to shape one’s own future will be in the hands of the many, rather than the few.

AI-powered platforms will revolutionise how we learn and work, making traditional educational pathways less relevant. AI-powered recruitment will allow employers to assess candidates on the spot to determine the full extent of their knowledge, and if their skills reflect the needs of a 21st century workforce.

Africa is ready to take charge. With half of the global workforce set to be African by 2030, the continent is poised to shape its own educational and economic future. Alison is committed to empowering the African workforce, giving people full and free access to over 5,500+ courses and career-building tools. Furthermore, our Free LMS equips companies to develop the skills of their employees to maximize potential, performance and workforce satisfaction.

Alison wants to thank the Omniverse Summit for giving it the opportunity to attend and present its vision. We look forward to seeing its future impact and hope to be there for that journey.