Conference
African AI Summit 2026
DISAL is co-hosting the 2026 African AI Summit, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss AI innovation, challenges, and opportunities across the African continent. Featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, technical workshops, a startup pitch competition, and networking with 500+ AI professionals.
Date & Time
April 5 – April 7, 2026
Location
Accra International Conference Centre
Speaker / Host
Multiple Speakers
Capacity
500+ attendees expected
About This Event
DISAL is co-hosting the 2026 African AI Summit, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss AI innovation, challenges, and opportunities across the African continent. Featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, technical workshops, a startup pitch competition, and networking with 500+ AI professionals.
What's Included
- Keynote speeches from world-renowned AI researchers
- Panel discussions on AI policy in Africa
- Hands-on technical workshops
- Networking with 500+ AI professionals
- Startup pitch competition with prize funding
- Certificate of attendance and CPD credits
Conference
AI Research
Networking
3 Days
Agenda
Day 1 — April 5
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Welcome address and keynote on 'AI for African Development: Opportunities and Challenges'.
Dr. Timnit Gebru
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Research Track: Healthcare AI
Technical presentations on AI applications in disease prediction and diagnostics.
Chair: Prof. Justice Kwame Appati
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Panel: AI Policy & Regulation
Developing appropriate AI governance frameworks for African contexts.
Panelists from AU, government ministries, and tech companies
Day 2 — April 6
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote: Future of Work in the AI Era
Exploring how AI will transform employment and education in Africa.
Dr. Moustapha Cisse (Google AI Center Accra)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Research Track: Agriculture & Climate
AI applications addressing food security and climate resilience in West Africa.
Chair: Dr. Elena Rodriguez
Day 3 — April 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Startup Pitch Competition
African AI startups present to a panel of investors and industry leaders.
Panel of 6 investors and VCs
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Panel & Networking
Summary of key outcomes, future directions, and open networking session.
All speakers and attendees
Reserve Your Spot
Free for Academics
Industry delegates: $150 · Students: Free with valid ID
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