March 24th- 29th 2025

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

Finance

Governance

Health

Creative

Education

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.

Join the Movement Shaping Africa's AI Future

Together, let’s unlock Africa’s AI potential for sustainable growth and community empowerment.