Hello and welcome.
Before I spill the beans on APAIC2025 Arusha, let me share something important with you.
In African tech and governance, there are tables and menus.
Those at the table shape policy, direct capital, and define standards. Those reading menus receive the outcomes others have designed.
APAIC2025 Arusha is that table.
This is your platform to architect the frameworks, investments, and partnerships that will define the continent’s technological sovereignty for the next decade.
The Decisions Shaping Africa’s AI Future Happen Now
Right now, in boardrooms across Nairobi, Lagos, and Johannesburg; in ministerial offices from Kigali to Cairo; and in venture capital firms from Silicon Valley to Shanghai, the future of African AI is being decided.
These decisions will determine:
- Who governs AI in Africa: Regulatory frameworks are being drafted. Standards are being set. Without African leadership in the room, these frameworks will reflect foreign interests rather than continental priorities.
- Where the capital flows. Billions of dollars in AI investment are expected to flood into Africa over the next decade. The sectors, startups, and nations that receive this capital are being chosen now by those present when the deals are structured.
- Who builds the skills to compete? AI literacy programs are being designed and scaled. The institutions, curricula, and partnerships being formed today will determine which populations thrive in the AI economy and which are left behind.
These decisions will not wait for you to be ready. They are happening now.
APAIC2025 Arusha convenes the architects of these decisions—ministers, investors, technologists, and policy leaders—in one location, for four days, to establish the frameworks that will govern Africa’s AI future for the next decade.
Either you shape these frameworks, or you adapt to the ones others create for you.
APAIC2025 Arusha is All About Measurable Impact
APAIC2025 represents the largest concentration of African AI leadership, capital, and policy expertise on the continent:
- 672+ Delegates spanning government, the private sector, academia, and civil society
- 323+ speakers comprising ministers, investors, technologists, and policy architects
- 54+ Exhibitions showcasing African-led innovation and enterprise solutions
- 11+ countries officially represented, cementing APAIC2025’s status as Africa’s premier AI convening
- Substantial investment commitments formalised through the Arusha Investment Compact
Over four days, APAIC2025 Arusha will establish the policy architecture, capital mechanisms, and capacity-building frameworks that position Africa as a global AI leader.
Four Days, Four Strategic Outcomes
APAIC2025 Arusha is not a conference. It is a four-day construction site where Africa’s AI infrastructure—policy, capital, capacity, and partnerships gets built.
Each day produces a concrete, binding outcome that will shape the continent for the next decade
Day 1: Governance & Policy (Africa Writes Its Own Rules)
The stakes: If Africa does not establish its own AI governance standards, foreign frameworks will be imposed. Digital sovereignty will be theoretical, not operational.
What happens: Ministers, regulators, and policy architects from across the continent convene to draft and adopt governance frameworks that protect African interests while enabling innovation.
The outcome: The Mombasa Declaration on Agentic AI—a continental pledge on ethics, sovereignty, and responsible adoption.
You need to be here if: You shape policy, regulate technology sectors, or lead institutions that will operate under these frameworks.
Essential attendance: Ministers of ICT, Finance, and Education | Regulatory Authorities | Digital Governance Experts | Legal Advisors
Day 2: Investment & Ecosystem (Capital Finds Its Home)
The stakes: African startups compete globally for AI investment. The entrepreneurs who pitch at APAIC2025 Arusha will secure funding. Those who don’t will watch capital flow elsewhere.
What happens: African innovators present directly to global venture capital, development finance institutions, and corporate venture arms. Investment committees make decisions in real-time. Term sheets are drafted on-site.
The outcome: The Arusha Investment Compact—a structured, multi-million dollar commitment mechanism deploying capital across EduTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, GovTech, and ClimateTech.
You need to be here if: You deploy capital, seek investment, or build the infrastructure that connects the two.
Essential attendance: Venture Capital Firms | Development Finance Institutions | African Startups | Corporate Innovation Teams | Angel Investors | Accelerators
Day 3: Skills & Capacity (Africa Builds Its AI Workforce at Scale)
The stakes: AI will create millions of jobs, but only for those with the right skills. Nations that scale AI literacy now will dominate Africa’s knowledge economy. Those who delay will export their talent or import foreign expertise.
What happens: Education ministers, university leaders, and workforce development agencies commit to deploying AI curriculum at a national scale. Implementation partnerships are formalised. Funding mechanisms are established.
The outcome: Continental adoption of The Dawn Directive—the world’s first curriculum invented and authored by an Agentic AI (Ava-Fusion™). It comprises **18 courses** across AI literacy, fluency, applications, ethics, education, and future skills.
You need to be here if you: train the workforce, employ technical talent, or lead institutions responsible for national competitiveness.
Essential attendance: University Vice-Chancellors | TVET Directors | Education Ministries | National Skills Authorities | Corporate Learning & Development Leaders
Day 4: Execution (Commitments Become Contracts)
The stakes: Most conferences end with good intentions. APAIC2025 Arusha ends with signed agreements and operational roadmaps.
What happens: The commitments made over the previous three days are formalized. Ministers sign memoranda of understanding. Investors finalize term sheets. Training institutions execute partnership agreements. Implementation timelines are locked.
The outcome: Every delegate leaves with a concrete action plan, binding partnerships, and clear accountability mechanisms. Follow-up convenings are scheduled. Progress metrics are established.
You need to be here if: You implement strategy, deploy resources, or hold accountability for organisational outcomes.
Essential attendance: Development Partners | Private Sector Executives | Civil Society Leaders | Program Directors | Implementation Teams
Why Arusha?
The location is not incidental. The choice of Arusha and specifically the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) carries both symbolic weight and strategic intent.
Arusha is where Africa has repeatedly gathered to shape its own destiny:
- The East African Community was forged here.
- Continental peace agreements were negotiated and signed here.
- Pan-African institutions established their foundations here.
When Africa needs to make decisions that transcend borders, politics, and competing interests it convenes in Arusha.
APAIC2025 continues this tradition.
Just as previous generations gathered here to establish economic unions and end conflicts, this generation gathers to establish Africa’s position in the global AI economy.
The venue itself matters.
The Arusha International Conference Centre has hosted heads of state, Nobel laureates, and the architects of continental policy. Its infrastructure is purpose-built for high-level diplomatic and economic convenings.
Geography matters too.
Arusha sits at the crossroads of East Africa, accessible from every corner of the continent and beyond. It is neutral ground—no single nation’s capital dominates the narrative.
History will record what happens in Arusha this November. The only question is whether your organization, your nation, and your vision will be part of that record.
Participation Framework for APAIC2025 Arusha
Delegate Registration
USD 900 provides full access to all four days, including:
- All plenary sessions and specialized tracks
- Masterclass workshops
- Networking forums and ministerial dialogues
- Access to investment pitch sessions
- The APAIC2025 digital platform and post-event network
This is an investment in your organization’s strategic positioning within Africa’s AI economy.
Organizational Partnership
Strategic partnership packages range from **USD 10,000 (Bronze)** to **USD 100,000 (Platinum)**.
Partnership delivers:
- Brand positioning before 672+ decision-makers
- Speaking opportunities and thought leadership platforms
- Direct access to ministerial delegations and investment committees
- Exhibition space and digital prominence
Premium partnership opportunities are limited and allocated on a first-commitment basis.
Secure Your Position
November 24-27, 2025 | Arusha, Tanzania
Africa’s AI trajectory will be determined by those present in Arusha. The frameworks established, capital committed, and partnerships forged will shape the continent’s technological future.
Immediate Actions:
Priority Waitlist Access
Registration is open. Waitlist members receive priority registration and early-bird pricing announcements.
Partnership Inquiries
Limited premium partnership slots remain available.
