Event Overview
The AIFOD Africa Summit 2027 is the sixth global summit of the AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD), an international organisation advancing AI adoption, governance, and innovation across developing nations. The summit brings together government leaders, policymakers, AI founders, investors, researchers, multilateral organisations and civil society representatives to discuss the future of AI from the perspective of the Global South.
Event Details
Event: AIFOD Africa Summit 2027
Dates: 17–19 February 2027
Venue: United Nations Office at Nairobi, Gigiri Campus, Nairobi, Kenya
Organiser: AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD)
Format: In-person summit with selected sessions available via UN Web TV.
About the Summit
AIFOD positions the summit as a platform for developing nations to shape their own AI future through collaboration, policy dialogue, investment, research and innovation. The 2027 Africa Summit focuses on ensuring that countries in the Global South play an active role in defining AI governance, infrastructure, talent development and economic opportunities rather than simply adopting frameworks created elsewhere.
AIFOD states that it has more than 7,200 members across over 150 countries and regions, making it one of the largest global communities focused on AI development in emerging economies.
Who Will Attend?
The summit is designed for:
- Government ministers and policymakers
- National AI strategy leaders
- AI founders and technology builders
- Venture capital and investment leaders
- Researchers and academics
- Multilateral organisations
- Civil society leaders
- Development and innovation stakeholders.
Key Discussion Areas
The summit will explore topics including:
- AI sovereignty
- AI governance and regulation
- National AI strategies
- AI infrastructure and compute access
- Digital development
- Responsible AI
- Innovation ecosystems
- Investment and capital allocation
- Research and emerging technologies
Summit History
The Nairobi event follows previous AIFOD global summits hosted in:
- Geneva (2022)
- Vienna (2023)
- New York (2024)
- Abu Dhabi (2025)
- Bangkok (2026)
Attendance & Applications
According to the organisers, attendance is open to AI practitioners, policymakers, researchers, investors and civil society leaders from any country. The summit selection committee reviews applications, typically communicating decisions within 10 business days. Capacity is limited and early applications are encouraged.
AIFOD also offers a fee waiver programme for eligible AI practitioners from developing countries.
Why Attend?
Attendees will have opportunities to:
- Engage with global AI policy discussions
- Connect with leaders from developing nations
- Build partnerships across sectors and regions
- Contribute to conversations on AI governance and development
- Learn from policymakers, researchers and industry experts
- Help shape future AI initiatives for the Global South.
Learn More & Apply
Visit the official summit website for delegate applications, speaker opportunities, membership information and programme updates:
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