AI Horizons: Roundtable Series
AI Horizons: Africa
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes economic systems and governance structures worldwide, Africa stands at a pivotal inflection point, contending simultaneously with the promise of technological leapfrogging and the risk of deepening digital inequality. On April 17, 2026, against the backdrop of the World Bank Spring Meetings, Meridian International Center convened a roundtable discussion, AI Horizons: Africa. The discussion brought together diplomats, tech sector leaders, diaspora entrepreneurs, multilateral institution representatives, and development professionals to examine African agency and impact on AI.
Key TakeawaysAI Horizons: Latin America
On May 19, 2026, Meridian International Center convened the second installment in a series of roundtable discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Global South. “AI Horizons: Latin America” brought together individuals from across diplomacy, technology, academia, and entrepreneurship to discuss how the region can stay ahead of the impacts of AI and boost the development of local-led initiatives, while still contending with critical gaps in cooperation, education, and investment.
AI Horizons: Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is home to some of the world's biggest investors in artificial intelligence (AI), yet the region also faces deep disparities in literacy, infrastructure, and integration across the region. On June 15, 2026, Meridian International Center convened a roundtable discussion on AI in the MENA region, bringing together voices from across technology, policy, entrepreneurship, and regional affairs to examine the region’s evolving AI landscape. Participants discussed how the region can strengthen local talent, expand opportunity, and build more connected innovation ecosystems while navigating persistent challenges in coordination, investment, and long-term development.
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