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Its mission is to contribute to a fairer narrative about Africa while highlighting its strengths and development prospects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"749\">For its <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"590\">11th edition<\/strong>, to be held from <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"646\">October 9 to 12, 2025, in Brussels<\/strong>, the forum will focus on a key topic: <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"746\">the challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"783\">Context and Challenges<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"890\">Artificial Intelligence is reshaping global balances and redefining development dynamics. It has become:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1034\">\n<li data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"927\">\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"927\">a <strong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"924\">driver of economic growth<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"982\">\n<p data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"982\">a key factor of <strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"979\">international competitiveness<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1034\">\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1034\">and a major tool of <strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1031\">geopolitical influence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1339\">While global powers are heavily investing in AI, Africa remains on the sidelines. Yet, this context offers a unique opportunity: <strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1268\">to design an original technological trajectory tailored to the continent\u2019s socio-economic realities<\/strong>, rather than replicating foreign models that often prove unsuitable.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1367\">Forum Objectives<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1411\">The Rebranding Africa Forum 2025 aims to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1702\">\n<li data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1472\">\n<p data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1472\"><strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1469\">Place AI at the center of Africa\u2019s strategic debate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1547\">\n<p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1547\">Explore the <strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1518\">opportunities offered by AI<\/strong> to accelerate development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1621\">Reflect on Africa\u2019s ability to <strong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1618\">design its own technological path<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1702\">\n<p data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1702\"><strong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1660\">Guide digital and policy choices<\/strong> that will shape the continent\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1733\">Content and Program<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1800\">Over the course of <strong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1766\">four days<\/strong>, the forum will bring together:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"2101\">\n<li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1863\">\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1863\"><strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1830\">Experts and researchers<\/strong>, to analyze the impacts of AI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1927\">\n<p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1927\"><strong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1883\">Policy makers<\/strong>, to consider appropriate public policies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2029\">\n<p data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2029\"><strong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1970\">Business leaders and economic actors<\/strong>, to examine opportunities for innovation and investment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2101\">\n<p data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2101\"><strong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2065\">Civil society representatives<\/strong>, to ensure an inclusive approach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2147\">Discussions will cover key topics such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2365\">\n<li data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2189\">\n<p data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2189\">The impact of AI on Africa\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2234\">\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2234\">Geopolitical and strategic implications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2269\">\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2269\">Ethical and social challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2365\">\n<p data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2365\">Pathways toward a <strong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2327\">bold and inclusive digital vision<\/strong> supporting sustainable development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":484217,"template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"event_listing_category":[],"event_listing_type":[],"class_list":["post-484216","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","pmpro-has-access"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.5 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - 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