Accra, March 7, GNA – Mr Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Pan African AI & Innovation Summit, scheduled for September 22 to 23 in Accra.
“The Minister will share actionable visions on data governance, computing infrastructure, and ethical AI deployment with innovators, investors, business and tech leaders from across the globe,” organisers said a release copied to Ghana News Agency on Tuesday.
The summit, described as an avenue for policy to meet innovation, is expected to attract policy makers, AI researchers, start-ups and existing businesses in the technology and digital industry.
It is expected to offer businesses an opportunity to engage with the architects of Africa’s AI frameworks and understand the regulatory landscape.
“By aligning with the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit, organisations will position themselves as an integral part of Africa’s digital transformation.
“Ghana’s commitment of a quarter of a billion dollars is a positive signal to the global market. Being at the summit places your brand directly in the sightline of major public and private technological leaders ready to invest,” the statement added.
Brands committed to responsible, sustainable, and socially impactful AI were also expected to take part in the summit.
“The decisions, partnerships, and investments made today will dictate the technological trajectory of the African continent for decades to come,” it said.
“As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra continues to foster a borderless digital economy, the Pan African AI Summit represents the ultimate starting point for organisations and institutions to expand their footprint in a high-growth, AI-ready market.”
The Summit, among other things, is intended to empower youth innovators, shape policy and form partnerships with leading organisations and institutions sharing similar values.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe