Afua Bruce

Afua Bruce

ANB Advisory Group

Afua Bruce

Afua Bruce is a leading voice at the intersection of technology, data, and social impact. With a career spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, she has advised organizations on leveraging technology responsibly to drive meaningful change. Afua is the Principal of ANB Advisory Group, where she helps organizations across sectors strengthen their technical and data strategies. Prior to founding ANB Advisory Group, Afua held senior science and technology roles at the White House, the FBI, and IBM. Afua is a sought-after speaker and author, known for her insights on ethical technology, responsible AI, and innovation for social enterprises. Her newest book, The Tech That Comes Next, explores how communities and technologists can collaborate to build a more equitable future. Afua was honored with a statue in the If/Then Exhibit highlighting women in STEM, which was displayed in the Smithsonian. She is an affiliate at Harvard Kennedy School’s Berkman Klein Center, sits on the board of Code the Dream, and is a member of the Center for Democracy and Technology’s Advisory Council. Afua holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

The Philanthropic Puzzle: Connecting Internet Freedom and Financial Inclusion Funding

For too long, internet freedom advocates and financial inclusion champions have operated in parallel universes. One side fights for privacy, decentralization, and user rights. The other pushes for accessible banking, payment systems, and economic opportunity. But what if these aren't separate battles? This panel brings together voices from both worlds to examine why the future of digital financ…