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AI Rising Star Awards 2.0

Africa's Premier
AI Recognition Platform

Honouring innovators, advocates and established digital transformation leaders. Four award categories with free entry for rising talent.

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50+
Awards Across Africa
4
Award Categories
500+
Expected Guests
2026
Next Ceremony
AI Rising Star Awards 2025 — Panel of Judges Africa's Top 40 Under 40 AI Achievers
Award Categories

Four Paths to Recognition

Category 1 — Free Entry
AI Innovators & Solution Developers
Young innovators under 40 building real AI solutions with measurable impact across African sectors — agriculture, healthcare, education, finance and more.
Category 2 — Free Entry
Technical AI Advocacy Champions
Tech professionals democratising AI knowledge, empowering communities, practitioners and organisations to adopt and benefit from AI.
Category 3 — Free Entry
Cross-Sector AI Advocacy Champions
Non-tech professionals championing AI adoption in healthcare, education, agriculture and government for community and societal benefit.
Category 4 — Paid Entry
Digital Transformation Leadership Awards
C-Suite executives, senior government officials, and veteran entrepreneurs (10+ years) driving digital transformation at scale across Africa.
Applications Open

Free entry for Categories 1, 2 and 3. Paid entry for Category 4. Pan-African — all 54 countries eligible. No barriers, no limits.

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Why Apply

Benefits Beyond the Award

01
Continental Recognition
Your story told to thousands across Africa and beyond through SfAI media channels and partner networks
02
Investor Access
Selected innovators introduced to funding partners and grant opportunities across the pan-African ecosystem
03
Mentorship Network
12-month mentorship from established African AI leaders, practitioners and industry experts
04
Career Acceleration
Professional endorsements, speaking circuit opportunities, and connections to top employers
05
Community Membership
Lifetime membership in the SfAI alumni network with quarterly executive roundtables
06
Media Campaign
Winners receive a comprehensive media amplification package across African and global tech media
Judging Panel

Evaluated by Africa's Best

Applications are evaluated by a distinguished panel of African AI leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and international experts — ensuring the highest standards of recognition.

Panel of Judges
AI Robot
AI Rising Star Awards — Nigeria 2025

November 6, 2025 · Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Organised by the Society for AI Advancement in partnership with the African AI Stakeholders Summit.

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Event Awards Conference pass Speaker Delegates
AI Solutions Networking Demo Gala Ceremony

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All 54 African nations are eligible. Free entry available. Be part of Africa's most prestigious AI recognition programme.

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