Lacina Koné, head of Smart Africa, will be a speaker at the Pan African AI Summit (PAAIS) 2026. The summit is scheduled to be held on September 22-23, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. Koné, as Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, will contribute his expertise to discussions on artificial intelligence within the African context. PAAIS aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of AI across the continent. The announcement highlights the growing importance of AI for Africa’s digital transformation. This event is positioned as a key gathering for stakeholders interested in shaping the future of AI in Africa. Further details regarding Koné’s specific speaking topics will be released closer to the summit date.