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2nd Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) Conference.
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Call for Participation:
The National Artificial Intelligence Conference and Exhibition aims to bring together leading experts, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This event will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing cutting-edge AI technologies.
Theme: AI for Intergenerational Growth (GrowAI 2026)
Important Dates:
Paper submission deadline - 30th August, 2026- Response on submission - 7th September, 2026
- Submission of corrected and camera-ready copies - 15th September, 2026
- Content Services
- Data Enhancement
Submit your original article using IEEE manuscript submission template to conference@paidef.org.ng
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Practical Artificial Intelligence Development Foundation (PAIDeF)
2nd Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) Conference.
Theme: AI for Intergenerational Growth (GrowAI 2026)
Date: 28th - 30th September, 2026.
Venue: Obi-Wali International Conference Center, Port Harcourt.
28th - 30th September, 2026.
Pay Registration Fee to:
Bank: First Bank PLC
Account No: 2045970704
Account Name: Practical Artificial Intelligence Development Foundation
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Sub-themes:
- AI and Education
- AI and Agriculture
- AI and Health
- AI and Workforce
- AI for SMEs
- AI for Business
- Responsible AI
- AI for National Development
- Women and Youth in AI
- AI Research and Innovation
- AI Policy and Governance
- Explainable and Human centred AI
- AI and Cybersecurity
Practical Workshops:
- Intelligent Decision Making in Business and Financial Sector
- AI / ML Applications in Education and Government
- AI for Impact: Transforming Healthcare and Agriculture Through Intelligent Digital Technologies
PAIDeF: 2nd Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) Conference
Registration Fees:
Registration Fees:
| Categories | Early Bird Before 15th August, 2026 |
Standard Before 15th September, 2026 |
Late Bird From 16th September, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | 55,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Non-Member | 60,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Stutent Member(NACOS) (Undergraduate Only) |
15,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Non-Student Member (Undergraduate Only) |
15,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Virtual Members | 55,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Virtual Non-Member | 65,000 | 70,000 | 75,000 |
| Author | - | 70,000 | - |
| Internation Delegates | $155 | $205 | - |
Pay Registration Fee to:
Bank: First Bank PLC
Account No: 2045970704
Account Name: Practical Artificial Intelligence Development Foundation
Click here to register
PAIDeF: GrowAI'2026: AI for Intergenerational Growth
Meet our Special Guests & Speakers
His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fabara
Governor, River State
Cheif Host
Dr. Bosun Tijani
Minister of Communication, Innovations & Digital Economy
Conference Chairman
Prof. Rita Orji
Faculty of Computer Science Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
Member, United Nations Independent Scientific AI Panel
Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Philip Ogunbona
Deputy Dean (Growth & Global Affairs)
Professor of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong, Australia, specialising in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing.
Guest Speaker
Vangelis Oden
Vice President of AI Services at Bluechip Technologies
Guest Speaker
Blessing Oladeji.
OCP, CCNA, MSC, CBAP, PhD(inView)
Data and AI expert, Managing Consultant at Octave Analytics and Insights Limited, specialising in analytics, machine learning, customer intelligence, and business transformation.
Guest Speaker
Christian Ekwuruibe
An AI Educator, Digital Skills Trainer, Educator, and Entrepreneur dedicated to empowering young people with practical AI and digital skills for the future.
Guest Speaker
Michael Abimbola
Cyber Defense Lead and SOC Manager at Esentry Systems Limited, specialising in cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, digital forensics, and AI-driven cyber defence.
Guest Speaker
Prof Tanko Ishaya.
PhD, FBCS, FNCS
A distinguished Professor of Computer Science, AI and Data Science expert, researcher, and accomplished academic leader, serving as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos.
Guest Speaker
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