ARIFA AI Dinner 2026
Theme: Shaping Africa’s AI Future Through Collaboration, Innovation, and Leadership
The Africa Research Institute For AI (ARIFA) is proud to announce the inaugural ARIFA AI Dinner 2026, an exclusive annual gathering that will bring together leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, industry executives, development partners, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts to celebrate the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence in Africa.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with high-profile guests from government institutions, diplomatic missions, academia, private sector organizations, international agencies, technology companies, startups, investors, and media representatives.
The ARIFA AI Dinner is more than an event, it is a movement to strengthen Africa’s AI ecosystem, inspire responsible innovation, and foster collaborations that can accelerate sustainable development and digital transformation.
What to Expect
- High-level AI keynote presentations and thought leadership sessions
- Strategic networking with decision-makers and innovators
- AI innovation showcases and success stories
- Live entertainment and cultural performances
- Executive dinner experience in a premium environment
- Opportunities for partnerships, investments, and collaborations
- Recognition of outstanding contributions to AI and digital transformation
Tentative Programme
Event Details
Date
20 November 2026
Time
From 18:00 HRS
Location
Serena Hotel
The ARIFA AI Dinner is expected to become one of the region’s premier AI networking and thought leadership events.