Tanzania sets stage for AI leap

ARUSHA: TANZANIA is set to reap major gains from hosting the Africa Premier Artificial Intelligence Conference (APAIC) 2025, to be held from November 24 to 27 in Arusha.

Staging the impactful conference for the first time, the country will present it under the theme: ‘Shaping the Future of Innovation, Autonomy and Human Potential’.

The conference will explore how Agentic Artificial Intelligence (Agentic AI) systems that think, act and learn autonomously can power Africa’s next wave of innovation, inclusion and growth.

One of the major highlights during the conference will be the unveiling of the dawn directive, the world’s first AI literacy and fluency framework authored with support from an Agentic AI system.

The framework will serve as a continental blueprint for AI education and ethical innovation, targeting policymakers, professionals and institutions.

During a media briefing in Dar es Salaam yesterday, SCANCODE Tanzania Founder Mgimba Faustine noted that the conference opens vast opportunities for both Tanzania and Africa at large.

“We are honoured to host this historic gathering, which will bring together more than 1,200 delegates, 150 speakers and participants from over 40 countries.

“A great deal is expected from the conference, which is set to chart a fresh path for the growth of Agentic AI in both Tanzania and the wider African region,” he said.

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Moreover, Mr Mgimba hailed government for its commitment in investing in digital infrastructure, skills training and innovation hubs to position itself as a regional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) powerhouse.

However, this year’s APAIC edition will go beyond conversation to co-creation bringing together governments, private sector leaders, investors and innovators to define frameworks for responsible and inclusive AI adoption across health, education, trade, agriculture and governance.

The conference is powered by a dynamic partnership between SCANCODE Tanzania, HAM International, and global technology partners including MindHYVE.ai (USA) a pioneering company in the Agentic AI space.

These partners, alongside leading industry actors and African investment agencies, are shaping a continental agenda that focuses on AI literacy, innovation ecosystems, and responsible governance frameworks.

Together, they aim to make APAIC 2025 not just an event, but a movement for AI capacity-building and digital sovereignty in Africa.