10:10 - 11:10
AI & data frugal strategy - Roadmap for African organizations
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SHORT DESCRIPTION
An interactive workshop to help African organizations build an AI & data strategy that's accessible, progressive, and tailored to their realities. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap and concrete tools to launch or strengthen their digital transition in a cost-effective way.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This workshop is designed for decision-makers, digital managers, project managers, and initiative leaders in African SMEs, communities, NGOs, and institutions who want to leverage AI and data without major investments. The workshop will combine practical input, experience sharing, and co-construction exercises.
What we will do together:
- Map your internal needs: Identify the most useful AI or data use cases for your organization.
- Rapid Maturity Diagnostic: Assess your starting point with simple tools.
- Choose your tools wisely: Discover free or low-cost tools (no-code, open source, APIs, etc.).
- Building your frugal roadmap: Guided workshop to create a 3-step action plan: short term (quick wins), medium term (structuring), long term (empowerment).
- Peer Exchange: Small group discussions to share ideas, resources, obstacles and solutions.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
- Leave with an AI & data roadmap adapted to your context.
- Discover simple and economical tools to launch your projects.
- Learn how to structure a progressive and realistic strategy.
- Share your challenges with other similar organizations and learn from their practices.
- Strengthen your ability to manage an AI project with limited resources.