AI Conference Examines Economic Growth in Africa and Caribbean

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What happened

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The Pan-African/Caribbean Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference (PAAISS 2026) began at the University of Technology in Jamaica. The four-day conference gathered researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence can support growth across Africa and the Caribbean. Speakers included Anika Shuttleworth, Dr Paul Hector, Dr Jane Bassey Adams, and Senator Marlon Morgan.

From jamaica-gleaner.com

Why it matters

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The conference emphasizes that artificial intelligence is moving from an emerging technology to a fundamental driver of economic and social transformation. This initiative supports broader calls for deeper educational and technological ties between the Caribbean and Africa.

Advocates are calling for deeper educational and technological ties between the Caribbean and Africa.

From jamaica-gleaner.com

Who's involved

AfricaContinent whose economic and social transformation is a key subject of the conference.
CaribbeanRegion targeted by the conference to examine AI-driven growth support.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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MicrosoftSpeculative
Microsoft could see market demand alignment for AI infrastructure investment.
African Development BankSpeculative
African Development Bank may shift funding focus toward AI and digital infrastructure needs.
World BankSpeculative
World Bank may influence funding direction based on global tech development trends.

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The entities involved

Africa
continent
- The African Development Bank provided data on agricultural credit access and shared economic challenges across the continent.13:10
- Cape Town hosts a major event showcasing Africa's continental potential.11:42
Caribbean
region to the center-east of America composed of many islands / coastal regions surrounding the Caribbean Sea
- Promoting economic and cultural exchange across the Caribbean region and within Central America.08:16
- Scotiabank held a client event at Hotel Indigo while operating across the Caribbean and supporting Cayman Islands growth.04:38

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