Inaugural • December 2027

AIAA Annual Summit & AI Impact Awards

The continent's gathering for inclusive AI — where measurement meets momentum.

A moment the whole ecosystem rallies around

Each year, AIAA convenes governments, businesses, researchers, founders, and civil society to take honest stock of Africa's progress in the AI era — and to celebrate those closing the gap. The Summit is anchored on the public release of the AI-Poverty Index, turning measurement into a shared call to action.

The inaugural Summit is tentatively scheduled for December 2027. Location and full programme to be announced.

Programme

What to expect

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Index Launch

The annual public release of the AI-Poverty Index and country scorecards.

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Summit Sessions

Keynotes, working sessions, and sector roundtables on skills, compute, language, policy, and capital.

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AI Impact Awards

Recognising the people and organisations delivering inclusive, measurable AI impact across Africa.

AI Impact Awards

Proposed award categories

Final categories will be confirmed ahead of the inaugural ceremony.

Inclusive AI Deployment

Local-Language Innovation

Women in African AI

AI for Public Good

Startup of the Year

Research & Talent

Responsible AI Leadership

Partner of the Year

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Be part of the inaugural Summit

Register your interest in attending, sponsoring, or nominating for the AI Impact Awards. We'll share details as the programme firms up.

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