By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Rwanda will convene
technology leaders, investors, founders and innovators in San Francisco on
September 16, 2026, to explore opportunities to develop and scale artificial
intelligence solutions in Rwanda and across Africa.
The executive roundtable,
titled “Unlocking AI Potential in Rwanda and Scaling Across Africa,” will be
hosted by Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, as part of
the country’s engagement at Dreamforce 2026.
The session will highlight
Rwanda’s ambition to build what it describes as Africa’s most advanced
AI-powered society while creating opportunities for technology companies,
investors and innovators to participate in that transformation.
Discussions will focus on
practical applications of artificial intelligence across sectors including
healthcare, education, agriculture, government and enterprise.
Participants will also
examine the policies, infrastructure and ecosystem capabilities Rwanda is
putting in place to enable AI solutions to be developed, deployed and scaled
within the country and into wider African markets.
The roundtable is expected
to provide a platform for investors and technology companies to engage directly
with Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda and explore opportunities for
partnerships and market expansion.
The event will take place in
San Francisco from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, September
16.
Rwanda’s participation at
Dreamforce forms part of its broader effort to position the country as an
attractive destination for technology investment and as a platform through
which innovative digital solutions can reach markets across Africa.
