Africa’s AI Conference Objectives
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across Africa, but its rapid adoption raises urgent ethical and governance concerns. This conference will bring together regional and global experts to develop homegrown solutions that reflect Africa’s unique cultural, economic, and social contexts.
Together, we will create frameworks that ensure AI benefits all Africans while addressing risks such as bias, data privacy, and the digital divide.
1. Develop AI Governance Frameworks:
Provide policymakers with knowledge and strategies to create AI regulatory frameworks that align with African realities.
2. Promote Ethical AI Adoption:
Explore best practices for ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems.
3. Address Data Protection & Privacy Concerns:
Discuss policies for safeguarding personal and institutional data while promoting responsible AI innovation.
4. Foster Multistakeholder Collaboration:
Engage governments, academia, industry leaders, and civil society in shaping Africa’s AI future.
5. Support AI for Sustainable Development:
Explore how AI can drive inclusive growth, reduce inequalities, and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
Key Themes & Expected Outcomes
- AI & Ethics: Addressing bias, discrimination, and transparency in AI decision-making.
- Data Privacy & Protection: Developing Africa-centric data governance policies.
- Regulatory Frameworks: Creating legal structures that balance innovation with accountability.
- AI & Social Good: Leveraging AI to improve healthcare, education, and public services.
- Cybersecurity & AI Risks: Addressing security challenges related to AI and big data.
- AI & Workforce Readiness: Preparing Africa’s workforce for an AI-driven economy.
- Investment & Innovation in AI: Attracting ethical AI investments and fostering local startups.
- A draft Sub-Saharan AI Governance and Ethics Framework.
- Policy recommendations for National AI And Data Governance Strategies.
- Stronger collaboration between public and private sectors on ethical AI.
- Increased awareness and capacity building on AI governance in Africa.
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