Events

AI in Africa Stakeholders’ Summit - October 2025

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Tentative)

Note: Dear Attendee, please note that to attend this event, you will need an official invitation from the host. Registration does not mean an automatic invitation. Thank you.

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Timeline

Here’s a brief overview of what happened at each of the AI in Africa Stakeholder Roundtables held in Kigali, Ghana, and South Africa:

Kigali Roundtable (Rwanda)

  • Theme: Leveraging AI for sustainable development and public service delivery.
  • Key Focus: How AI can be applied across sectors like health, agriculture, education, and government.
  • Stakeholders: Included government officials, AI researchers, development partners, and regional institutions.
  • Highlights:
  • Discussion on Rwanda’s leadership in digital transformation.
  • Emphasis on the importance of data infrastructure and governance.
  • Need for regional collaboration and harmonised policies.
  • Interest in responsible AI development that aligns with African values.

Ghana Roundtable

  • Theme: Building inclusive AI ecosystems.
  • Key Focus: Capacity building, innovation support, and youth engagement in AI.
  • Stakeholders: Government agencies, tech start-ups, academia, and civil society groups.
  • Highlights:
  • Spotlight on local AI innovations and research.
  • Challenges around skills development and funding for AI ventures.
  • Calls for public-private partnerships to scale up AI initiatives.
  • Emphasis on gender inclusion and ethical AI use.

South Africa Roundtable

  • Theme: Scaling AI for economic transformation.
  • Key Focus: AI adoption in industry, policy frameworks, and job creation.
  • Stakeholders: National policymakers, corporates, labour unions, and research institutions.
  • Highlights:
  • Strong discussion on balancing automation with employment.
  • Importance of national AI strategies and regulatory clarity.
  • Concerns around data privacy and cyber security.
  • Encouragement for cross-sector collaboration and skills alignment.