2nd Annual AI Safety Nigeria Summit 2026

The Human Algorithm

Putting People at the Centre of AI.

Nigeria's pioneering convening on AI Safety, Governance & Ethics

4 – 5 November 2026Abuja150+ Delegates

A note from the convenors

“Every algorithm reflects human decisions about who matters, whose data is used, and whose interests are served. At this Summit, we choose people.”

— Dr. Ayuba Tuodolo, Founder, AI Safety Nigeria

About the Summit

Nigeria's premier AI governance conversation

The 2nd Annual AI Safety Summit builds on the momentum of Nigeria's first AI Safety Summit, convened by AI Safety Nigeria in 2025. We move from awareness to action — from aspiration to accountability.

This Summit convenes researchers, policymakers, civil society actors, technologists, women advocates, youth, and community leaders to ask — and begin to answer — the defining question of our digital age.

Advance Public Conversation

Showcase research, case studies, and policy proposals grounded in Nigerian and African realities.

Connect the Ecosystem

Bridge civil society, government, academia, private sector, and international partners around a shared governance agenda.

Produce Actionable Outputs

A summit declaration, policy recommendations, and open-source governance tools for Nigeria's AI regulatory process.

Champion Inclusion

Centring women, youth, persons with disabilities, and underserved communities in the AI governance conversation.

Thematic Tracks

Five dimensions of human-centred AI

The Summit is organized around five thematic tracks, each addressing a critical dimension of AI governance in Africa.

Track 01

Rights, Remedies & Redress

When an algorithm gets it wrong, who do you turn to?

Track 02

Gender & Inclusion in AI

AI doesn't just reflect bias, it can scale it.

Track 03

Nigeria's AI Policy Pipeline

From strategy to statute: where Nigeria's AI governance actually stands.

Track 04

AI Safety Research in Africa

Building the research base Africa's AI governance decisions are currently missing.

Track 05

Africa & Global AI Governance

Africa's seat at the table and what it takes to use it.

Audience

Who Needs to Be In the Room

The Summit brings together decision-makers and practitioners whose work intersects directly with AI — from government officials setting policy to researchers defining safety, from sector leaders deploying systems to civil society holding them accountable.

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Government ministers and senior officials shaping AI policy
Researchers working on AI safety, ethics, and governance
Technology leaders deploying AI at scale in Nigeria
Civil society and development organisations
Academic institutions and think tanks
International partners and multilateral bodies

Our Partners

Partners

The Summit is made possible by organisations committed to responsible AI governance in Nigeria and across Africa.

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About the Organiser

AI Safety Nigeria Room

AI Safety Nigeria is a public-interest organisation working to ensure that artificial intelligence serves the wellbeing of Nigerians and the African continent. We conduct research, convene stakeholders, and engage policymakers to build an AI ecosystem that is safe, equitable, and aligned with African values.

The Summit is our flagship annual convening — the moment where research meets policy, and aspiration becomes action.

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Secure Your Place at the Table

Attendance is by application. Places are limited to ensure substantive, high-quality engagement among credentialed delegates.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Attendance is free for qualified delegates. A limited number of sponsored places are available for civil society organisations and researchers from under-resourced institutions.

Venue

Abuja

One of Nigeria's most prestigious conference facilities, located in the heart of Abuja — a fitting home for Nigeria's most important AI governance conversation.

Dates

4 – 5 November 2026

Address

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Capacity

150+ delegates · Main hall + breakout rooms

Format

In-person + Hybrid live streaming

Visit Abuja

Explore Abuja

Nigeria's capital is as much a part of the Summit experience as the sessions themselves. Here's a taste of the city making your stay easy.

Landmark

Zuma Rock

A 725-metre monolith rising just outside the city — one of Nigeria's most recognisable natural landmarks, and depicted on the 100 naira note.

Landmark

Aso Rock & the Presidential Villa

The dramatic rock formation that gives Abuja its skyline, overlooking the seat of Nigeria's government.

Landmark

Abuja City

Wide boulevards, green spaces, and a planned capital built for the 21st century — Nigeria's seat of government since 1991.

Partner Hotel

Partner Hotel — Lobby & Reception

Summit delegates get preferred rates at select partner hotels within easy reach of the venue. Details and booking links coming soon.

Partner Hotel

Partner Hotel — Rooms

Comfortable, convenient accommodation for the two days of the Summit — partner hotel details to be announced.