Africa AI Week
Empowering Africa Through AI Literacy, Inclusion, and Innovation to Address Local Challenges and Shape a Future Aligned with our Aspirations.
About Africa AI Week
Africa AI Week is a pan-African initiative empowering communities to understand and engage with artificial intelligence. Focused on accessibility, inclusivity, and local impact, it drives AI literacy, upskills early adopters, and addresses Africa’s unique challenges in sectors like Agriculture, Health, Education, and Climate Action. Through partnerships, learning opportunities, and discussions, it showcases Africa’s AI readiness and shapes its role in the global AI landscape
Our Objectives
Building Africa’s AI Capacity for Sustainable Growth
AI Curriculum in African Languages
Develop and deliver contextualized AI learning materials in at least 15 widely spoken African languages using AI language models.
Promoting Responsible AI
Support collaboration on Africa-specific AI challenges and inspire national initiatives to promote responsible AI, contributing to Africa’s AI strategies and readiness.
AI Literacy & Capacity Building
Create local AI communities and provide structured educational resources to enhance AI and Machine Learning skills across Africa.
Real-World Impact & Awareness
Generate interest and showcase AI’s real-world benefits in key sectors such as Agriculture, Health, Education, Civic Tech, Climate Action to drive sustainable development.
Key Sectors
Governance
Health
Finance
Education
Creative
Agriculture
Discover our Activities
AI Curriculum in African Languages
Engage in hands-on workshops, coding challenges, and career guidance sessions to explore AI fundamentals, ethics, and real-world applications.
Interactive Sessions and Workshops
Participate in interactive sessions, simplified local language materials, and public demos showcasing AI’s impact on daily life, agriculture, and healthcare.
Innovation & Industry Showcases
Discover emerging AI solutions through startup demos, social impact hackathons, and discussions on AI’s societal impact on ethics, employment, and governance.
Africa AI Week presented by
Qhala
We are a team of problem solvers passionately driven to lead Africa’s digital transformation and innovation
Qubit Hub
Incubated by Qhala, Qubit Hub is an African-based AI research, innovation and development lab, a commune of African Researcher
Smart Africa
is a pan-African initiative aimed at driving sustainable socio-economic development across the continent through the adoption of technology and innovation.
Join Us for an Inspiring Week of Innovation and Networking
This event brings together industry leaders and innovators to share insights and trends shaping the future. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with experts and expand your professional network.
Join the Movement Shaping Africa's AI Future
Together, let’s unlock Africa’s AI potential for sustainable growth and community empowerment.