About the Summit
Where Africa's AI Agenda is Set
The African AI Stakeholders Summit is SfAI's flagship convening platform, bringing together government, private sector, academia and civil society in coordinated dialogue to drive Africa's AI future on a global stage.
The 2025 Summit was held on 6 November at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria — co-hosted with the AI Rising Star Awards ceremony.
Government & Policy Dialogue
Ministerial participation, policy recommendations and national digital agenda alignment
Research & Innovation Showcase
Presentations from Africa's leading AI researchers and cutting-edge practitioners
Cross-Sector Networking
Structured connections between government, private sector, academia and civil society
Continental AI Agenda
Coordinated action on Africa's AI strategy at national and continental levels
Summit 2026 — Save the Date
The next African AI Stakeholders Summit will bring together Africa's most influential AI voices for a day of high-level dialogue, research presentations, and ecosystem-building.
Keynote addresses from continental and global AI leaders
Government and institutional plenary sessions
AI Solutions Corner — live product demonstrations
Ethics, governance and inclusion panel discussions
Networking reception and summit dinner
