Day 2 at the
@ICT4DConference in Nairobi, Kenya pushed the conversation beyond theory into practical frameworks for community-led data systems, localized AI, and inclusive digital development across Africa.
The
@equalyz_ai team was actively involved in some of the conference’s most important discussions around AI, language technology, and digital sovereignty.
Chinazo Anebelundu
@anebelundu48525, Our Director of AI Solutions Delivery contributed to two impactful sessions “Resourcing African Languages for NLP in MERL” and “AI as Navigator and Thought Partner for Complex Analysis & Planning” , emphasizing the importance of carrying communities along in digital transformation and positioning AI as a collaborative tool for solving complex humanitarian challenges.
Olamide Shogamu
@theSHOGBAMU, our Project Coordinator, AI Technical Solutions also delivered powerful insights during “Voice as the Next Frontier for Inclusive Conversational AI in Low-Resource Language Contexts,” highlighting why voice technology is essential for accessibility, trust, and reaching underserved language communities.
Another session of Notice is "From AI Idea to Practice: The Decisions", This highly anticipated afternoon session brought together innovators to discuss the brutal, honest technical and data decisions required to scale tools out of the pilot phase.
One thing remained clear throughout the day: the future of AI in Africa must be localized, voice-first, and intentionally designed for the realities of the people it serves.
Today is the final day at
#ICT4D2026, if you’re at the conference, visit us at Table 7 of the Exhibition ground and our team will be available to answer your questions, explore partnership opportunities, and discuss how we can collaborate to build impactful AI solutions for Africa and beyond.
@SahajSoftware @EmmanuelMak4 @kobo @KICTANet @ajis_k22 @mercycorps @Absa @AbtGlobalImpact
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