Pan African AI Summit Team extends festive greetings, sets stage for 2026 reunion

As the festive season blankets the continent, the organisers of the influential Pan African AI & Innovation Summit extended warm holiday wishes to stakeholders.

in the industry and African youth, a poignant reminder that even as artificial intelligence (AI) procures progress, the foundation of human connection remains paramount.

In a message steeped in the spirit of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – the Pan African AI Summit team celebrated the collective intelligence that fuels their vibrant community. The message emphasised that “while advancements in AI technology are undeniably driving the continent forward, it is

the enduring warmth of human connection that truly defines and enriches our shared journey.”

The festive greeting reads in part: “The warmth of the season reminds us that while AI technology drives us forward, it is our human connection that truly

matters. The Pan African AI Summit team wishes you and your loved ones a well-deserved festive season filled with laughter, happiness and a prosperous New Year ahead.”

Looking beyond the present celebrations, the team is already charting the course for future collaboration and innovation. They are inviting all stakeholders – from thought leaders and policymakers to business and tech leaders, and pioneering solutions providers – to mark their calendars for the next significant gathering.

The Pan African AI & Innovation Summit will reconvene on September 22nd – 23rd, 2026, at the prestigious Kimpinski Hotel in Accra. This highly anticipated event themed, “Scaling Africa’s Ethical AI & Innovation Ecosystem: Building Youth Capacity,

Policy, Partnerships and Skills,” promises to be the continent’s most impactful tech and innovation reunion, offering a critical platform to “continue where we started in 2025.”

The message concluded with a powerful triad of aspirations for the coming year and beyond: “Joy. Unity. Progress.” These core values encapsulate the vision of the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit, a movement dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for the collective betterment of the continent, all while upholding the essential human spirit that underpins every innovation.

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