TLDR: The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) and Kathryn Strachan Consulting are co-hosting the ‘AI for Africa Workshop’ on September 10, 2025. This virtual event aims to delve into how artificial intelligence can accelerate sustainable development across the continent, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and impact. Experts will discuss AI’s role in various sectors, responsible adoption, policy frameworks, investment, and talent development to ensure Africa’s voice in the global AI landscape.
The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) and Kathryn Strachan Consulting are joining forces to host the highly anticipated ‘AI for Africa Workshop,’ scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025. This virtual gathering is poised to be a pivotal event, examining the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in driving sustainable development across the African continent.
Under the theme ‘Innovation, Inclusion and Impact,’ the workshop will bring together leading experts and innovators to explore the multifaceted aspects of AI’s integration into African economies. The discussions are designed to highlight how AI is not merely a futuristic concept but a present-day reality, already reshaping sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and finance by boosting productivity and fostering new industries.
Key areas of focus for the workshop include an in-depth look at real-world AI use cases that are currently driving economic and social change across Africa. Participants will also engage in critical conversations about adopting AI responsibly, emphasizing the importance of robust policy and governance frameworks tailored to diverse African contexts. A significant concern to be addressed is the risk of Africa’s exclusion from global AI development and the strategies required to ensure that African voices actively shape the international AI agenda.
The workshop will also delve into the investment landscape for AI in Africa, identifying possibilities and the necessary steps to build inclusive, scalable AI ecosystems. Furthermore, it will underscore the talent opportunity, focusing on education, upskilling initiatives, and the cultivation of the next generation of African AI leaders.
Distinguished speakers at the event will include Dr. Elvis Twumasi, Director of Research and Innovation at ASEC and a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana; Kathryn Strachan, CEO of Kathryn Strachan Consulting, whose global perspective is informed by extensive travel and a deep appreciation for Africa’s entrepreneurial energy; and Daniel Iyiola, a Data Analyst at KPMG. The discussions will be expertly moderated by Olamide Efosa-Austin, Director for Tech4GoodAfrica and a Future Energy Leader at the World Energy Council.
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This free, fully virtual workshop is a crucial platform for stakeholders to learn, upskill, and prepare for an AI-powered future that is equitable and beneficial for Africa and the world.
