HQ Function

Central coordination for event planning, logistics, program development, speaker and sponsor liaison, and marketing for a specific edition of the Fest. Aims to create a premier AI event experience.

Notable Features:

For event editions, features typically include state-of-the-art conference venues, exhibition spaces for AI solutions, and networking lounges. The 'organizational hub' itself is more of a functional concept than a fixed physical building solely for the fest.

Work Culture:

Highly collaborative, dynamic, and mission-driven, involving a diverse team of professionals, government officials, academics, and volunteers passionate about advancing AI in Africa. Often characterized by intense periods of activity leading up to the event.

HQ Significance:

The organizational hub for each edition is crucial for the successful execution of the Fest, ensuring it meets its objectives of promoting AI innovation and collaboration across the continent.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation, Collaboration, Pan-Africanism, Knowledge Sharing, Inclusivity, Future-Readiness.

Location:

Africa AI Fest primarily focuses on fostering AI development within Africa but maintains a strong global connection. It supports functions such as: attracting international AI experts and speakers, facilitating partnerships between African and global AI entities, showcasing African AI innovations to a global audience, and promoting international investment in African AI. It also encourages the adoption of global best practices and ethical AI standards within the African context.

Street Address:

c/o Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda (Illustrative for 2023 event) / Varies by edition

City:

Kigali (Illustrative for 2023 event)

State/Province:

Kigali City (Illustrative for 2023 event)

Country:

Rwanda (Illustrative for 2023 event)