AI and Intellectual Property in Africa (AIPA 2026) Workshop

Name: AI and Intellectual Property in Africa (AIPA 2026) Workshop
Start: 2026-12-07
End: 2026-12-08
Location: Ethiopia

Workshop Partially funded 7 days left

York University and Addis Ababa University Ethiopia 2026

Information

The AI and Intellectual Property in Africa (AIPA 2026) workshop is an international, two-day event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focused on exploring how AI and IP frameworks affect responsible and inclusive innovation in Africa. It brings together researchers, AI developers, entrepreneurs, legal professionals, policymakers, and community advocates to discuss ownership, data sovereignty, and policy implications. Participation is open to professionals from research, technology, law, public policy, and civil society, with support provided to selected participants for travel and lodging.

Benefits

Airfare, accommodation, meals, and airport transfers for selected participants

Eligibility

Target participants include researchers, AI developers, entrepreneurs, legal and IP professionals, policymakers, and community advocates.

Application

Submit an application through the organisers' official process as described for the event

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October 31, 2026 Deadline · 7 days left

Opportunity Details

TypeWorkshop

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserYork University and Addis Ababa University

LocationEthiopia

Dates December 7, 2026 – December 8, 2026

Study level Early-career professional, PhD / Doctoral, Postdoc

Open toOpen to professionals from around the world with interest in AI and IP within Africa

Computer Science Data Science / AI Law

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