Hammamet, Tunisia — The African Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity has officially launched in Hammamet, Tunisia. From July 13 to 15, 2026, leaders, experts, and academics from across the continent are gathering to shape the future of Africa’s digital landscape.
Quick facts
- Dates: July 13–15, 2026
- Location: Hammamet, Tunisia
- Core theme: “Toward smart and secure digital governance for Africa’s government transformation”
- Mission: Building a sovereign, ethical, and secure digital ecosystem for the continent.
Three pillars of the summit
- Digital Sovereignty & Local AI
- Developing AI models tailored to Africa’s languages, cultures, and needs.
- Reducing reliance on global tech giants.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience
- Securing critical infrastructure and government data.
- Addressing the rising threat of cyberattacks across Africa.
- Academic Cooperation & Talent Retention
- Strengthening South-South research networks.
- Creating local opportunities to curb the brain drain in tech.