ESAI Announces Inaugural AI Summit
The Ethiopian Society of Artificial Intelligence unveils its landmark flagship event — a groundbreaking convening of leaders, researchers, and innovators from across Africa.
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Ethiopian Society of Artificial Intelligence (ESAI)
Learn, Build, and Lead Ethiopia's AI Future
A national, member-driven organization dedicated to building a thriving ecosystem of AI excellence across Ethiopia and beyond.
500+
Members
30+
Universities
50+
Events Hosted
12
Research Groups
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New Student Chapters Launch in Three Universities
ESAI expands its chapter network with new student-led communities at Addis Ababa, Hawassa, and Bahir Dar universities.
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Uniting Ethiopia's AI Community
Ethiopian Society of Artificial Intelligence connects researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to advance responsible AI across Ethiopia.
What We Do
Programs & Initiatives
ESAI drives impact from research to policy across Ethiopia's AI landscape.
Research & Publications
Supporting collaborative research, peer review, and open-access publications on AI applications relevant to Ethiopia.
Education & Training
Workshops, bootcamps, and curriculum development to build AI literacy from secondary school to postgraduate level.
Industry Partnerships
Connecting startups, enterprises, and government agencies to deploy AI solutions responsibly and at scale.
Policy & Ethics
Contributing to national AI strategy, governance frameworks, and ethical guidelines for emerging technologies.
Student Chapters
University chapters fostering mentorship, hackathons, and career pathways for the next generation of AI talent.
Community Events
Meetups, symposiums, and the annual ESAI Summit — Ethiopia's flagship gathering for AI professionals.
Upcoming
Events
Summit
ESAI Annual AI Summit 2026
Three days of keynotes, research presentations, and industry panels featuring leaders from across Africa and beyond.
September 12–14, 2026
Addis Ababa
Workshop
Intro to Machine Learning Workshop
Hands-on session covering fundamentals of ML, Python tooling, and real-world Ethiopian use cases.
July 18, 2026
Addis Ababa University
Hackathon
AI for Agriculture Hackathon
Build solutions for crop monitoring, yield prediction, and supply chain optimization with expert mentors.
August 22–24, 2026
Hawassa
Join Ethiopia's AI Movement
Whether you're a researcher, student, or policymaker — there's a place for you in ESAI.