Ghana is preparing to host the inaugural Africa Artificial Intelligence Conference on November 5–6, 2025, in Accra. Organized by the Africa Education Trust Fund (AETF), the conference will focus on the theme “AI for Africa: Unlocking Opportunities for Education, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.” The event aims to position Africa as a leader in the global AI landscape by fostering connections between education, industry, and innovation.
The conference will gather ministers, policymakers, researchers, innovators, investors, and youth leaders from across the continent and beyond. Discussions will center on AI’s potential to revolutionize sectors such as education, finance, agriculture, energy, communications, and governance, while also creating opportunities for African youth in the global economy.
Prof. Sam Ndoga, Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, emphasized the importance of Africa defining its own path in the AI era. The conference will not only explore AI technology but also its applications in education, business, and development, ensuring young Africans are equipped to compete on a global scale.
The Africa Education Trust Fund is governed by a diverse Board and Management team from across Africa and the diaspora, reflecting its pan-African mission. The conference will also offer international and local companies the chance to showcase AI-related products and services, demonstrating AI’s role in enhancing Africa’s competitiveness in various sectors.
Hon. Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Chairman of AETF, stated that the conference’s dual goals are to make AI a tool for Africa’s progress and to bridge the digital divide. Prof. (Mrs.) Goski Alabi, Director of AETF, highlighted the conference’s aim to harness AI’s power to transform Africa’s education, economy, and human development, affirming Africa’s role as an active architect of innovation.
Mr. J. Wendell Addy, Founder of Africa Private Sector Summit, described the conference as timely and historic, focusing on AI’s impact on Africa’s productivity, education, governance, and social development. Maxwell Commey, Executive Director of ONESTA, stressed AI’s importance for improving farming efficiency in Ghana.
Dr. Abu Bako, Founding President of Logos Rhema, called for African leadership in AI, referencing Africa’s historical contributions to mathematics and algorithms. He urged the continent to empower its next generation of ethical leaders.
Initial sponsors include Glico, Fidelity Bank, Jospong Group of Companies, Meta, Margins, ONESTA, and Africa Private Sector Summit. Organizations are encouraged to join as sponsors, with registration and exhibition opportunities available on the official conference portal.
