AI Expo Africa 2025

Connecting local, regional & global 4IR thought leadership across Africa

Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers

(3 Day Event) 29th-31st October 2025
Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa – Including the 1st UN ITU AI4Good Impact Africa Summit

4 Main Tracks

As with previous years our speaking programme is broken down into the following 4 tracks with a wide range of global, regional and local presenters, panels and keynotes.

INNOVATION & STRATEGY

Talks showcasing research, innovation, standards, ethics, policy & governance

PLATFORMS & PROCESS

Talks on platforms, tools & business process change utilising AI / IA / RPA or bespoke solutions

CASE STUDIES

Talks showcasing real-world business, societal or AI 4 Good use cases focusing on lessons learned & best practice

TECHNOLOGY DEMOS

Deeper dive demos with a focus on the technical complexity of new & emerging 4IR technologies

NEW FOR 2025

In partnership with the UN ITU – we are hosting a dedicated AI4Good Programme theme – so be sure to check that option should you wish to submit a talk for this AI for impact driven theme.

AI FOR GOOD

AI to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges, with a particular focus on promoting positive outcomes for humanity

Themes for AI Expo Africa 2025

We cover a comprehensive set of topics and themes at AI Expo Africa

Machine / Deep Learning Business Solutions
RPA / Intelligent Process Automation
CX / UX / Chatbots / Conversational AI
Avatars / Agents / Autonomous Enterprise
Platform AI / NLP / LLMs / SLMs
Creative Media / Generative AI
Big Data / Data Ops / Analytics
Cloud / Data Centre / Storage / Super Computing
ML Ops / Frameworks
AI in Security & DevSecOps
IoT / Mobile / Edge AI
Smart Devices / Hardware
Autonomous Systems / Industrial Robots
AR VR / Mixed Reality / Metaverse / Web3
Training / Education & Skills
Women in AI
Applied University R&D
AI4Good / Ethics / Privacy / Standards
Regulation / Policy / Responsible AI
Smart Cities / Smart Society & Smart Citizen
National AI Strategies / Community Building / Investing

AI Expo Africa 2025
Talk / Panel Submission Process & Key Dates

DEADLINE – Official Call for speakers OPENS 1st February 2025
DEADLINE – Official Call for speakers CLOSES 30th September 2025
We normally receive in excess of 200+ submissions per year so get yours in EARLY!
This is a business focused event but DO NOT make your presentation overtly “sales” orientated
Submissions that are none compliant will be rejected – you MUST complete all fields in full
Ensure you can commit & travel to the event – THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT !!
We DO NOT PAY speakers AND DO NOT cover travel, visa or accommodation costs – you must have a visa prior to submission!
The initial list of speakers will be notified in September 2025
The final speaker list will be issued October 2025
Once your speaking slot is confirmed you will be notified of the talk slot / date & time
You will present off your own laptop via HDMI – you must bring your own HDMI adaptor if required
There is a reserve list as we do get cancellations – so hang in there – we always have late slots to fill
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Missed the show in 2024 ?
Check out the speakers that joined us & shared Thought Leadership

We were again joined by a truly diverse mix of local, regional and global thought leaders for our 2024 show. Our speakers cover a wide range of disciplines and subjects, including; Enterprise AI and IA deployment, case studies, platforms, strategy, tech demos, Gen AI, LLMs, regulation, ethics, policy, national strategy, talent acquisition, analytics, development frameworks and CX / UI / UX to name but a few.