Ethiopian Society of Artificial Intelligence
Advancing AI for Ethiopia's Future
A national community of researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts driving responsible AI innovation, education, and policy across Ethiopia.
500+
Members
30+
Universities
50+
Events Hosted
12
Research Groups
Who We Are
Uniting Ethiopia's AI Community
Ethiopian Society of Artificial Intelligence connects researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to advance responsible AI across Ethiopia.
Mission
Advance AI research, education, and ethical adoption through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Vision
An Ethiopia where AI empowers every citizen and drives inclusive development.
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
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
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
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.