EnhanceMind AI Conference

AI for African Systems
Leadership, Trust, and Scale

Africa's Intelligent Future Starts Here. Join Tanzania's premier 3-day residential AI conference in Arusha from October 29, 30, 31, 2026. Connect with leading researchers, innovators, and practitioners shaping Africa's AI sovereignty.

Date

October 29-31, 2026

Location

Arusha, Tanzania

300

Attendees

15+

Speakers

20+

Demos & Exhibitions

AI Research

Networking

Innovation

About Conference

EnhanceMind AI Conference 2026

Since 2022, EnhanceMind AI (EMAI) Conference has been an annual event dedicated to exploring the fundamentals, emerging trends, and groundbreaking breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Now a recognized hub for innovation, thought leadership, and collaboration, the conference stands as a premier platform for technologists, entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals across industries.

Each year, the EMAI Conference attracts a diverse audience of 250-300 participants, including students (40%), professionals (40%), and corporate delegates (20%). From data scientists and AI engineers to business leaders and startup founders, attendees are eager to dive into the latest developments in AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Data Science.

The 5th edition positions Tanzania as a leading AI hub in Africa, showcasing African-built AI systems and advancing AI governance frameworks.

Hands-on Workshops

Expert Speakers

Networking Opportunities

Project Showcases

Women in AI Breakfast

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2023

2024

2025

What to Expect

Experience the Future of AI

Join us for three days of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and meaningful connections that will shape your AI journey.

Keynote Speakers & Fireside Chats

Hear from African and global AI leaders, celebrity presenters, and researchers as they explore AI systems, governance, and Africa's intelligent future.

Hands-On Demos & Hackathon

Level up your skills with practical AI demos, hackathons, and workshops on agents, edge AI, RAG, and multimodal systems.

Corporate Booths & Startup Showcase

Explore AI4SDGs projects, corporate innovations, and startup showcases. Experience African-built AI systems in action.

Ethics in AI Debates

Engage in critical discussions on responsible AI, governance frameworks, trust, and sovereignty in African contexts.

Evening Networking Dinners

Connect with peers, speakers, and sponsors in relaxed settings. Build lasting professional relationships.

Community Spaces

Enjoy chill zones, AI art installations, prayer spaces, student lounges, and community-led side events.

Keynote Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

We are thrilled to introduce our keynote speakers for EMAI Conference 2026.

Speakers to be Announced

Stay tuned for updates on our amazing lineup of speakers!

Interested in speaking? Contact us at speakers@emaiconference.com

Conference Schedule

Three Days of Learning

Join us for a comprehensive 3-day residential conference experience. All times are in EAT timezone.

Day 1: Foundations, Research & Systems Thinking

Explore the fundamentals of AI systems, research breakthroughs, and systems thinking for African contexts.

Day 2: Workshops, Builders, AI Agents & Edge Deployment

Hands-on workshops, technical sessions on AI agents, edge computing, and practical deployment strategies.

Day 3: Governance, Policy, SDGs & Pan-African Collaboration

AI governance frameworks, policy discussions, AI4SDGs showcases, and regional collaboration initiatives.

Detailed schedule with session times and speakers will be announced soon.

Registration

Choose Your Package

Select the package that best fits your needs and join us for an unforgettable experience.

Students

Student Package

Tshs 100,000

Access All Sessions
Conference Materials
Networking Opportunities
Exclusive Exhibitions
Meals & Refreshments
Post-Conference Resources

Professionals

Professional Package

Tshs 200,000

All Student Benefits
Workshop Certificate
Executive Networking Dinner
Priority Seating
Exclusive Swag Bag
Post-Conference Resources

Corporate

Corporate Package

Tshs 250,000

Per person (group discount available)

All Professional Benefits
Corporate Booth Access
Lead Capture Tools
Brand Visibility
Pre & Post-Event Exposure
Content Rights

Showcase

AI4SDGs Competition & Expo

AI4SDGs Competition

A showcase of innovative AI solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Eligibility

Open to individuals, teams, and organizations from academia, industry, and startups.

Judging Criteria

Innovation
Impact
Scalability
Feasibility
Alignment with SDGs

Launch: TBA

Deadline: TBA

Winners: TBA

Submit Project

EMAI Expo

A dynamic platform to exhibit groundbreaking AI projects, prototypes, and solutions.

Features

Dedicated demo stations
Live demos and interactions
Branding opportunities
Power supply and internet