The Africa AI Council’s first physical gathering signals new momentum for collaborative governance, knowledge sharing, and the development of AI solutions tailored to Africa’s unique needs and opportunities.
The African AI Council held its first in-person meeting on the sidelines of MWC Barcelona, taking an important step in driving artificial intelligence collaboration across the continent.
The conference, held during a global technology event, brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategic priorities for the development and deployment of AI in Africa. The Council’s involvement in international forums underscores Africa’s growing voice in global AI discussions and its commitment to creating a responsible, inclusive and innovation-driven AI ecosystem.
Didier Nkurikiyimfura, Director of Emerging Technologies and AI at Smart Africa, highlighted the main outcomes of the discussion. He outlined progress on coordinated policy approaches, capacity-building efforts, and strengthened partnerships aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI for socio-economic transformation across African countries.
The Africa AI Council’s first physical gathering signals new momentum for collaborative governance, knowledge sharing, and the development of AI solutions tailored to Africa’s unique needs and opportunities.
