Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo is the Director, Government Affairs Africa & IGA CTO Liaison, and a Principal Engineer at Intel Corporation. In his current role, Dr Agbokponto Soglo is responsible for developing policy strategies and advocating for favourable government policies, regulations, and standards to support Intel's business interests in Africa. He leads the policy and government affairs work in Africa in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5G/6G, broadband, data governance, privacy and security and other digital transformation policies.

In addition, he also leads engagements with Universities, Research Institutions, Startups, NGOs in the International Government Affairs (IGA) group; for research focused on emerging technologies and projects/initiatives at the intersection of policy and technology. He is currently driving and leading the Intel Digitalize Africa Strategic Program, a program seeking to foster innovation in Africa through DeepTech especially AI.

He has more than 19 years’ experience and a strong track record working in the ICT, Digital Infrastructure and telecommunication industry with expertise in mobile telecommunication technologies, global and regional spectrum policy, DeepTech (e.g., AI), broadband strategy, data governance, corporate social responsibility, digital innovation, digital transformation, as well as governmental ICT policies.