Teddy Wa Kasumba, formerly known as Pahagbia and widely recognized as “Mr. Metaverse,” is a futurist, tech entrepreneur, and Cognitive Transformation leader. As Founder of BLVCKPIXEL and Co-Founder of CognitionX, he advises global brands, governments, and institutions on AI, Web3, and smart cities, shaping strategies for digital innovation and infrastructure.

A doctoral researcher at École des Ponts in France, Teddy explores Cognitive Cities and contributes to the ReTech Center on exponential innovation. He is a sought-after speaker, having predicted the rise of Web3, AI agents, and sentient systems, and is known for bridging technology, anthropology, and philosophy to keep human values central to progress.

Rooted in Ubuntu, Teddy champions Africa’s digital empowerment, building corridors and utility rails connecting the continent with the world. With over 20 years of experience, he has been named among the Top 30 Most Influential People in the Metaverse, created Agent0—the first biometric-based digital citizen of the Metaverse—and continues to inspire through global platforms.