AI for Africa Conference 2025

The AI for Africa Conference 2025 will convene leading international stakeholders from the G20 and beyond to support the AI for Africa Initiative. Anchored in the African Union’s AI Strategy and Data Governance Framework, the Conference will build on existing efforts to accelerate Africa’s capacity to harness artificial intelligence and data for sustainable development.

At its core, the initiative seeks to position AI as a driver of economic growth, innovation, and social transformation – contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

What’s at stake?

To fully unlock the potential of AI in Africa, investments are needed across several fronts:

• Expanding AI infrastructure and data storage capacity
• Developing AI-ready datasets that reflect Africa’s cultural and social diversity
• Strengthening education, training, and research programmes
• Building frameworks for equitable, inclusive, and ethical AI adoption
• Promoting green and just energy transitions powered by digital innovation

Beyond technology, the Conference will also highlight capacity-building in the public sector and the transformative role of AI in Africa’s creative and media industries.

A vision shaped by Africa’s talent

Africa’s young and dynamic population will play a decisive role in shaping the continent’s AI future. The Conference aims to mobilise this creativity and energy, with a special focus on the participation of African women, ensuring that AI solutions are developed in Africa, for Africa.

By convening diverse actors, the AI for Africa Conference 2025 will set the stage for inclusive and sustainable digital transformation on the continent.