Tech + Dialogue + Humanity

Exploring the intersection of technology, dialogue, partnerships, while advancing a rich and strategic dialogue about how multi-sector and cross-border cooperation is needed to shape the next chapter of AI and tech leadership.

Advance multilateral cooperation for inclusive and ethical AI

The Global South AI Leaadership Rounbdtable convenes leaders in the Global South to explore challenges and opportunities facing their regions as they navigate the global tech race posed by superpowers in the global system

Advance Strategic Dialogue

Host regular nations and their leaders to discuss progress, challenges, and future directions

Promote artificial intelligence as a force for inclusive development and the masses

Acceleerate PPP as a strategic imperative for growth and sustainability

Promote Shared Prosperity

Advance cross-border Partnership

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Dialogue: The Global South as Co‑Architect of the AI Future

Strategic reflections on sovereignty, innovation, and multilateral cooperation The role of emerging economies in shaping global AI norms Fireside-style exchange with a distinguished guest (minister, scholar, or industry leader)

Rountable One

Roundtable I — Regional Priorities & Shared Challenges

Focus Areas: Infrastructure, compute access, and digital public goods Talent development and youth innovation ecosystems Ethical governance and culturally grounded AI frameworks Data sovereignty and cross-border collaboration

Roundtable Two

Roundtable II — Building a Global South AI Cooperation Platform

Focus areas:

Joint research and innovation clusters Shared regulatory and governance principles South–South technology partnerships Funding mechanisms and capacity-building pipelines

Roundtable Three

Roundtable III — Mobilizing Public-Private Partnership for Large Scale AI Infrastructure

Focus areas:

Mobilizing private-sector expertise and computing power Skill as a competitive advantage: Training civil servants and young professionals in AI literacy South–South technology partnerships Funding mechanisms and capacity-building pipelines

Fireside Chat

Short Interventions — Showcasing innovative ideas and solutions in the Global South and Globally Mobilizing

Focus areas:

Short interventions from youth innovators, civil society, and private-sector partners Spotlight on emerging initiatives and opportunities for collaboration

Closing Reflections & Next Steps

Closing Remarks by — Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha, Founder & CEO of AI Without Borders Network

Focus areas:

Summary of event Announcement of follow-up convenings and working groups Closing words from the host