AI4Africa Ignition — Structuring, accelerating, and connecting the AI ecosystem in Africa.
A pan-African platform for building responsible, strategic, and investable AI solutions.
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Africa has the demographic, technological, and economic potential to become a key player in global AI innovation. AI4Africa Ignition acts as a structuring and acceleration platform, transforming this potential into concrete programs, expertise, and collaborations.
At the start of 2026, we are mobilizing talent and organizations around operational thematic pillars to generate high-impact projects and attract sustainable investment and partnerships.
PHASE Q1 2026
STRUCTURE AND ACTIVATE
Q1 2026
Our areas of focus
- Implementation of six thematic hubs
- Training courses (e.g., AI Agentic)
- Regular virtual conferences
- AI Sovereignty Index Task Force launched
- Preparation for the 2026 Douala Conference
OUR HUBS
The hubs of AI4Africa Ignition structure an already active pan-African dynamic, where contributions are organized around clear strategic priorities and concrete initiatives.
AI Sovereignty & Governance
MISSION
Structure a credible African interpretation of sovereignty in artificial intelligence, linking governance, data, infrastructure, regulation, and local capabilities in order to strengthen the continent's strategic autonomy.
TOPICS COVERED
- Digital sovereignty and AI
- Data governance
- Regulation and ethical frameworks
- Critical infrastructure (cloud, data, compute)
- Technological dependence and resilience
AI & Public Sector
MISSION
Accelerate the responsible and pragmatic adoption of AI in African administrations by connecting public decision-makers, technical experts, and field actors around concrete and replicable use cases.
TOPICS COVERED
- Modernization of public services
- AI for health, education, civil status, taxation
- Public data and interoperability
- Smart government and administrative efficiency
AI & Industry Adoption
MISSION
Promote the adoption of AI in key sectors of the African economy by connecting business needs, technological solutions, and feedback from the field, with a focus on value and measurable impact.
TOPICS COVERED
- AI in finance, insurance, energy, agriculture, logistics
- Industrial use cases
- ROI, productivity, operational efficiency
- Transition from POC to industrialization
AI & Technology
MISSION
Explore, structure, and disseminate advanced technological architectures (Agentic AI, data, infrastructure) adapted to African realities, linking research, engineering, and practical applications.
TOPICS COVERED
- Agentic AI and autonomous systems
- AI architectures
- Data engineering and Cloud
- Local and hybrid infrastructures
AI Skills, Talent & Literacy
MISSION
Developing skills, understanding, and capacity for action around AI in Africa, for both decision-makers and technical and non-technical talent.
TOPICS COVERED
- AI literacy
- AI Governance
- Training and upskilling
- African AI talent
- Inclusion and diversity (SheBuildsAI, Women In AI Governance)
AI4Africa Community & Engagement
MISSION
Lead, structure, and grow the AI4Africa Ignition community, ensuring cohesion, quality of exchanges, and the smooth flow of skills between pillars.
TOPICS COVERED
- Community engagement
- Events and conferences
- Onboarding and engagement
- Collaborative pan-African culture
WHY GET INVOLVED
NOW?
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
- Opportunity to participate in active initiatives
- Immediate visibility
- Access to a network of pan-African experts and leaders
- Contribute to key areas of focus
CURRENT INITIATIVES
AREAS OF ACTION IN PROGRESS
- Agentic AI Training
- Masterclasses and virtual conferences
- AI Sovereignty Index
- Hackathons for young local innovators
- 2026 Conference
JOIN OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Join a pan-African community of committed contributors, united around concrete initiatives and a shared vision of AI in Africa.
Ervane Tchoumi
Executive Advisor Business Strategy, Innovation, AI Governance
CEO Nyamga Solutions
Dr Ahmed Kensi
Directeur adjoint des stages et des relations entreprises | Chercheur en IA et transformation numérique
INPT Rabat
Emmanuel A. Elolo
Consultant International en Cyberdiplomatie, Gouvernance du Numérique
Louis Christian Awono
Chef Service AI
Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications Cameroun
DOUALA CONFERENCE JUNE 9-10, 2025
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Two days.
Practical sessions.
Strategy that fits our context.
- Keynotes and panels on foundations → strategy, governance, and no-code tools.
- Hands-on demos and industry use cases adapted to Central Africa.
- Active exchanges between public sector, finance, telecom, higher ed, SMEs.
STAY INVOLVED
- Join the mailing list for updates and upcoming initiatives.
- Partner with us on research, pilots, or the next edition.
- Nominate a speaker or a topic you want to see on stage.