"To catalyze a brighter future for Africa through the
transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of
Things (IoT), fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and
recognizing excellence in emerging technologies."
Our Mission
"AI Africa is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of Artificial
Intelligence and IoT across Nigeria and Africa. Our mission is
to bring together a diverse community of individuals and
organizations, fostering collaboration, education, and
innovation."
Upcoming Events
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The International Health Insurance Forum West Africa 2024
The role of technology in delivering healthcare for all How technology is the key to accessible, affordable and quality healthcare
Through a series of impactful events and an esteemed award
ceremony, we aim to celebrate and promote the adoption of
emerging technologies that drive progress, inclusivity, and
sustainable development in the region.
Bridging the Digital Frontier.' In a world driven by
technological innovation, Nigeria is poised to be at the
forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
Emerging Technologies have the power to reshape the industries,
drive economic growth and enhance our quality of life. As new
innovation continues to emerge, It is crucial to celebrate the
organizations and indiiduals who embrace these technologies.
Meet The Leaders
Elon Musk
Known for his work with Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures,
Musk, originally from South Africa, is a global technology
visionary
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, Iyinoluwa has been at
the forefront of building technology ecosystems in Africa.
Meet The Leaders
Amina Mohammed
As the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina
Mohammed has been instrumental in using technology to address
global challenges.
Rapelang Rabana
An entrepreneur and technology innovator, Rabana co-founded
Rekindle Learning, which leverages technology for personalized
education.
Meet The Leaders
Strive Masiyiwa
Founder of Econet Group, Strive Masiyiwa has played a key role
in bringing telecommunications and technology to Africa.
Jack Ma
The founder of Alibaba Group who has also shown a strong
commitment to fostering technology entrepreneurship and
e-commerce in Africa through initiatives like the "Netpreneur
Prize."
Meet The Leaders
Tim Cook
As the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook continues to lead one of the
world's most influential technology companies, with a global
impact on consumer technology and innovation.
Satya Nadella
As the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella has overseen a period
of significant growth and transformation for the company,
emphasizing cloud computing and more.
Meet The Leaders
David Mba
CTO with Strategic Business Techspace is known for Capacity
building of Emerging Technology Drivers in Africa on a Large
Scale. He is the founder of amanda-ai.space,the first
Conversational Commerce platform in Africa.
Ibrahim Maham
Ibrahim is the founder of Engineers Without Borders Ghana and
co-founder of Savannah Energy, a renewable energy company that
focuses on providing electricity to rural communities in
Africa.
Meet The Leaders
Nunu Ntshingila
As the Head of Facebook Africa, Nunu Ntshingila is responsible
for driving the social media giant's growth and engagement on
the continent, connecting millions of Africans online
Erik Hersman
Erik co-founded Ushahidi, a platform for crowdsourced crisis
mapping. He is also a co-founder of BRCK, a company that
provides rugged internet connectivity solutions for remote and
underserved areas.
Meet The Leaders
Iyore Olaye
Iyore is the founder of A.L.L. Student Loan, a fintech startup
that provides affordable loans to African students. Her work
addresses the financial challenges faced by students in
pursuing higher education.
Chinenye Udeh
Chinenye is a computer scientist and AI researcher who has
been recognized for her contributions to the development of
machine learning algorithms and applications in healthcare and
finance.
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We encourage and embrace innovation as a means to tackle Africa's
unique challenges and opportunities using AI and IoT, advocating for
the responsible and sustainable development and use of AI and IoT
technologies to benefit both society and the environment.
As we gather every time, we recognize that AI isn't just a buzzword; it's a transformative force that has the power to reshape industries, drive economic growth, and solve complex societal challenges.