Africa charts its digital sovereignty path at Hammamet summit
The African Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity kicked off today in Hammamet, Tunisia. From July 13 to 15, 2026, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics are convening to map out the continent’s technological future.
Key details
- Dates: July 13–15, 2026
- Location: Hammamet, Tunisia
- Core theme: “Toward intelligent and secure digital governance for Africa’s government transformation”
- Mission: Building a sovereign, ethical, and secure digital ecosystem across the continent
Three pillars shaping the summit
- Digital sovereignty and local AI
- Developing AI models tailored to Africa’s diverse cultures and languages
- Reducing reliance on global tech giants
- Cybersecurity and resilience
- Protecting critical infrastructure and government data
- Addressing the rising tide of cyber threats across Africa
- Academic cooperation and talent retention
- Strengthening South-South research networks
- Creating local opportunities to curb brain drain in tech sectors
