The AI Days (Journées de l’Intelligence Artificielle – JIA) represent CONIIA’s commitment to engaging diverse communities across Africa in the AI revolution. Following the success of our flagship AI Week in Togo, the AI Days in Côte d’Ivoire February 2025 expanded our reach and impact across West Africa.
JIA 2025 – Côte d’Ivoire
The inaugural AI Days in Côte d’Ivoire served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange focused on practical AI applications across various economic sectors. The event emphasized solutions tailored to the specific challenges and opportunities in the West African region.
Key Features
- Industry-Specific Tracks: Dedicated sessions exploring AI applications in agriculture, healthcare, education, finance, and governance
- Capacity Building Workshops: Hands-on training for developers, entrepreneurs, and public sector officials
- Local Innovation Showcase: Exhibition featuring homegrown AI solutions addressing regional needs
- Policy Roundtables: Discussions on creating enabling environments for AI development in West Africa
- Academic-Industry Collaboration: Forums connecting researchers with business leaders to bridge the gap between theory and application
Participation and Reach
JIA 2025 brought together:
- Local technology entrepreneurs and startups
- Government representatives and policymakers
- Academic institutions and research centers
- International technology companies
- Civil society organizations
- Investors interested in the African tech ecosystem
Impact
The AI Days in Côte d’Ivoire achieved several important outcomes:
- Increased awareness of AI potential among local businesses and government agencies
- Facilitated knowledge transfer between international experts and local practitioners
- Created networking opportunities leading to new partnerships and collaborations
- Highlighted the innovative capacity of Ivorian and regional AI developers
- Contributed to policy discussions on AI governance and regulation
The JIA Series
The AI Days are designed to be a recurring series of events across different African countries, complementing our annual AI Week in Togo. Each edition of JIA aims to address region-specific challenges while contributing to the broader vision of an Africa that is both a consumer and producer of AI technologies.
By bringing high-quality AI education, networking, and showcasing opportunities to diverse locations, CONIIA ensures that the benefits of AI development reach communities across the continent.
