CERFODES Organizes GAIME Conference 2025

A Global AI Gathering in Kampala

The Global Artificial Intelligence Movement and Evolution Conference, known as GAIME 2025, was announced as a two-day summit organized by CERFODES and held from October 30–31, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda.

Positioning Africa in the AI Conversation

The conference was presented as a platform to position Africa as a credible actor in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. Its focus included responsible innovation, collaboration, and ethical governance in the deployment of artificial intelligence.

Convening Diverse Stakeholders

GAIME 2025 was expected to bring together government representatives, academic researchers, private sector innovators, and development organizations. This broad mix of participants reflects the need for cross-sector collaboration when designing AI systems that affect public life and development.

Strategic Partners and Institutional Backing

The conference announcement listed partners including the African Union, Howard University’s Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics, the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, the Privacy and Data Protection Office, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

Responsible AI as a Development Priority

GAIME’s message aligns with CERFODES’ broader role at the intersection of research, technology, policy, and development support. For the website, this article shows CERFODES engaging not only with traditional development work, but also with emerging questions around data, innovation, and responsible technology.