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Theme: Building Sustainable AI-Driven Transformation Infrastructures for African Economies

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Multipurpose hall, University of Lagos

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November 4th - 6th

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MIRG-ICAIR: Empowering Africa Through AI and Robotics Research

The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (ICAIR) is Africa’s leading platform for advancing research, innovation, and collaboration in AI and robotics. The 5th edition of ICAIR in 2025 will bring together over 900 participants from more than 20 countries across 4 continents, all focused on shaping the future of sustainable, AI-driven digital infrastructures that foster inclusive development across Africa."

Event Speakers

MIRG-ICAIR 2025 is set to gather global leaders to shape Africa’s future through AI and robotics, driving inclusive digital innovation

Dr. Bunmi Ajala

Senior special adviser to the minister of communications, innovations and digital econmy in Nigeria

Prof. Chijioke Okorie

University of Pretoria South Africa

Hon. Olatubosun Alaka

Lagos State Commissioner for innovation, Science, and Technology

Fatima Tambajang

Developer Relations, Startups & VC Ecosystem at NVIDIA

Dr. Avishkar Bhoopchand

Research Engineer, Google Deepmind London

Ndidi M. Elue

Corporate Counsel, Google DeepMind

Dr. Bayo Adekanmbi

Founder, Chief Executive Officer Data Science Nigeria

Dr. Sanmi Koyejo

Assistant Professor, Computer Science Stanford University

Prof. Muhammad Abdul-Mageed

Canada Research Chair University of British Columbia

Dr. Adedeji Adeniran

Director of Research at the center for the Study of the Econoies of Africa (CSEA)

Dr. Tajuddeen Gwadabe

Programs and MEL Lead Masakhane African Languages Hub

Alex Tsado

Co-Founder Ahura AI
Co-Founder Alliance 4 AI

Driving Africa’s Future with AI and Robotics Innovation

Africa stands at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence and robotics can unlock new solutions to age-old challenges.

From advancing healthcare systems to transforming agriculture and education, these technologies hold the potential to accelerate inclusive development and shape a more resilient, self-sustaining future for the continent.

ICAIR 2025 builds on this momentum with the theme “Building Sustainable AI-Driven Transformation Infrastructures for African Economies.”

This year’s conference will convene leaders across research, policy, industry, and innovation to explore how scalable, context-aware AI systems can power long-term economic growth and strengthen the foundations of Africa’s digital future.