AfricAI Conference, 12–14 June 2023

IPAR delegation at the AfricAI conference in Kigali

The IPAR Think Tank will be represented at the AfricAI conference (12–14 June 2023) by a strong delegation comprising Dr Laure Tall, the institution’s Director of Research; the GRAIN project coordinator, Tabara Korka Ndiaye, and Cheikh Faye, DUA project coordinator. They will take part in and lead the following activities

1. Panel: Political challenges of AI in Africa – Boosting engagement amongst African decision-makers: In order to place Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa at the heart of cross-cutting discussions on development issues, and to support policy change, the involvement and commitment of decision-makers must be supported by highlighting the importance of AI in everyday life and the challenges associated with this topic.
2. Mapping the network landscape for responsible AI and gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa:  The Grain network will hold an interactive workshop on mapping the landscape of networks for responsible AI and gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. During this session, participants will share their current networking activities and connections relating to responsible AI and gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa; identify challenges and constraints; and collaboratively map the landscape of networking and knowledge-sharing. The workshop will conclude with the joint identification of three next steps to improve knowledge-sharing within the African responsible AI community.
3. Panel: Sub-regional and continental dynamics: What are the challenges for responsible AI in Africa? This panel will provide an opportunity to discuss certain French-speaking countries in West Africa, with a focus on the initiatives undertaken to address the issues, challenges and ongoing processes involved in developing a strategy to promote the responsible development of AI.