Lagos to Host AI Action 2026 Conference for AI Founders and Developers

The AI Action 2026 conference, organized by Carbon AI, will bring together AI founders and developers in Lagos to explore practical, homegrown innovations in AI. The CEO of Carbon AI, Debola Ibiyode, announced the conference's theme of driving product innovation and sustainability in AI.

The event aims to go beyond typical industry hype and concentrate on real-world applications of AI technologies. Specifically, the conference will delve into topics such as large language models, AI frameworks, and the transformative power of AI in Africa.

Ibiyode stressed the importance of not just discussing the future of AI but actively building and implementing solutions that have a measurable social and economic impact. The conference is designed to foster genuine collaboration within Africa's digital revolution, encouraging the development of solutions, policies, and mentorship opportunities for young innovators.

It seeks to empower budding founders to deploy solutions that champion responsible AI adoption and drive meaningful change across the continent.