Inclusive digital growth through collaboration
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8 university members
Afretec will grow to include 10 technology-focused universities from across the continent.
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More than 220,000 students across 7 countries
The pan-African network includes representation from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa and has a strong connection to the United States.
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100 languages/200 cultures
A diverse partnership that will develop the next generation of skilled educators, researchers, engineers, and technologists -
Serving a population more than 200 million
The network will provide a platform for its members to engage in deep collaboration that drives inclusive digital growth in Africa.
Afretec Network’s Annual Conference
Seminars & Events
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June 2-4 2025
Afretec
Principal Investigators Meeting
The goal of the Afretec PI Meeting is to foster collaborative research among members, connecting established faculty with junior researchers.
CMU-Africa, PEZ Building
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June 5 2025
9:15 AM - 12:00 PM CAT
Afretec
Mini-Workshop: AI, Data and Africa—Charting a Course for Inclusive Growth
This mini-workshop aims to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and data-centric strategies in fostering sustainable and inclusive development across Africa.
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June 11-13 2025
Afretec
Capacity Building Workshop on Enhancing Sustainable Urban Accessibility and Mobility in Senegal through AI
This workshop aims to strengthen the network between teacher-researchers and transport stakeholders. It will focus on improving sustainable accessibility and mobility, with a particular focus on the professionalization and digital transformation of paratransit services.
Hybrid
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June 16-19 2025
Afretec
Design Thinking in the Era of Emerging Technologies
This workshop is a strategic initiative to empower young academics with the tools to make their research more impactful.
Hybrid
News mentions
University of the Witwatersrand
Afretec brings together institutions to discuss gender equality in STEM
In February, eight members of Afretec met to discuss gender equality in STEM academics, discussing how to support students and early-career scientists and how to increase the number of women in leadership positions.
University of Lagos
Afretec researchers share progress on AI and renewable energy research
CMU-Africa's Sarath Tennakoon and University of Nairobi's Siphila Wanjiku Mumenya visited the University of Lagos to share progress on Afretec research that investigates using AI to extract carbon from landfill waste in Africa for renewable energy.
University of Lagos
Afretec presents research on AI and renewable energy
Afretec members presented their ongoing research, titled "Application of AI Techniques for Extracting Carbon from Landfill Waste for Renewable Energy," at a World Recycling Day event at the Olusosun Landfill in Ojota, Lagos.
The New Times
University of Rwanda hosts workshop
The University of Rwanda, through the Afretec Network, hosted a two-day inter-university workshop focused on promoting inclusive digital transformation through joint research efforts.