AITEK Innovation Summit: Over 2,000 Participants Gathered to Discuss the Future of AI in Africa

Author: linfodrome.comPublished on: October 2, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

Business & EconomyTechnology

AITEK Innovation Summit: Over 2,000 Participants Gathered to Discuss the Future of AI in Africa

The second edition of the AITEK Innovation Summit was held in Abidjan on October 2, 2026, bringing together over 2,000 participants including institutions, business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and experts from Côte d’Ivoire, Africa, and Europe. Organized by the AITEK Group, the summit aims to facilitate connections between public and private actors to turn ideas into concrete opportunities in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Founder and CEO Redda Ben Geloune emphasized that the event is not just a tech fair but a space for sharing experiences and implementing projects. Minister of Communication Amadou Coulibaly highlighted the event’s growth and the importance of public-private collaboration for Africa’s AI ecosystem development.

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