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AI for Peace Summit Recap

Discover how the conference connected African peace, policy and technology leaders — and why the next event is already being planned for 2027.

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AI for Peace Summit Recap

Explore how our flagship conference sparked new ideas, connected African peacebuilders with AI innovators, and set the stage for the next conference shaping peace and governance in 2027.

Next Conference: 2027

How the Summit Went

From Dialogue to Action

Interactive roundtables produced actionable pathways on AI ethics, early warning systems, community resilience, and AI-enabled peace education.

Inclusive Leadership

Speakers came from across Africa's policy, research, technology, and peacebuilding communities, creating a truly regional conversation.

Momentum for 2027

We left with a clear agenda for next year: deeper sponsorship engagement, expanded youth innovation labs, and stronger links to continental governance processes.

Voices That Shaped the Conversation

Leading experts from policy, technology, civil society, and youth movements shared practical guidance and bold ideas that will become the foundation of our next event.

Unbuilt AI Governance Roadmaps

Senior policy advisors and AU partners explored how AI can be governed responsibly across conflict-affected African contexts.

Peace, Ethics & Accountability

Ethics experts laid out the next steps for AI transparency, data protection, and digital trust in humanitarian and electoral settings.

Tech for Early Warning

Innovation teams showcased rapid prototypes for crisis sensing, civic alerts, and AI-driven community protection.

Youth-Led Solutions

Student innovators presented creative tools for voter education, digital peacebuilding, and safer community dialogue.

Funding the Peace-Tech Future

Partner organizations discussed impact-driven sponsorship models, support for scaling pilots, and shared value for communities.

Building Partnerships

Investors and host institutions outlined collaboration pathways for the next conference and the broader AI for Peace Africa programme.

Visual Moments from the Summit

Photo highlights will be refreshed with the latest conference imagery. For now, these examples show the energy, collaboration, and inspiration that defined the event.

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Save the Date: Next Conference is Planned for 2027

We are already building the next edition with more sponsor opportunities, expanded youth innovation labs, and stronger continental partnerships. Join us as a speaker, partner, or sponsor to shape the next phase.

Join the next generation of peace innovation.

Get involved now to secure your voice at the next conference. Whether you want to join as a participant, present a case study, or sponsor the programme, your partnership will help carry this momentum forward.

1 Early planning for speakers, exhibitors, and youth labs.
2 Feedback from delegates is already shaping the next agenda.
3 Sponsor packages include branding, panel presence, and workshop rooms.
4 New opportunities for policy roundtables and innovation showcases.
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