Mombasa is set to become the continent’s new nerve centre for Artificial Intelligence as Kenya prepares to host Africa’s first dedicated AI conference, drawing over 1,500 technology leaders, investors, researchers, and government policymakers from across the globe.

Scheduled for August 25 to 28, AIPAC 2025 marks a pivotal moment for the country’s tech sector.

The four-day event will bring together a spectrum of minds to deliberate on Africa’s future with AI, from ethical oversight and national strategies to global investment flows and innovation pipelines.

The organiser of the event, Harun Katusya, who serves as Director and Chairman of the AIPAC 2025 Secretariat, believes Kenya is stepping into a defining role.

Speaking ahead of the conference, he said, “AIPAC 2025 offers Kenya a unique opportunity for investor-startup matchmaking to drive capital investments into AI enterprises.”

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His vision for the summit goes beyond dialogue. 

“This is more than a conference – it’s a platform to shape Africa’s AI future and open global doors for Kenyan ingenuity,” Katusya added.

Participants will contribute to shaping continental policy blueprints and forging agreements around cross-border AI talent development.

Delegations from research institutions and universities will explore new opportunities for international collaborations, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence research and development.

AIPAC 2025 will cast a wide lens on the practical application of AI in everyday sectors.

Discussions will cut across education technology (EduTech), agriculture (AgriTech), health (HealthTech), financial services (FinTech), climate innovation (ClimaTech), public administration (GovTech), manufacturing (InduTech), and trade (TradeTech).

These sectors have been prioritised to demonstrate how AI can be tailored to African realities and opportunities.

Venture capitalists and equity investors from around the world are expected to meet Kenyan tech founders on the sidelines of the event, aiming to match capital with scalable innovations.

In parallel, scholars and practitioners will collaborate on building guiding frameworks that align Africa’s AI trajectory with emerging global norms.

Katusya underscored the strategic importance of this gathering, saying, “It is a pivotal step in aligning Africa’s AI ambitions with global standards and trends.”

While the conversations will be continental in nature, the benefits for Kenya are expected to be direct and far-reaching.

Hosting AIPAC 2025 positions the country to influence global AI dialogue, cementing its reputation as a thought leader and innovation hub in the fast-evolving digital space.

As the countdown begins, Mombasa’s role as the meeting ground of policy, capital, and invention offers Kenya more than just international attention—it presents a timely opportunity to anchor itself at the forefront of Africa’s technological transformation.