The Executive Director of Research Enterprise Systems (RES), Professor Fatai Aremu, has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference (AURC) scheduled to hold on February 24, 2026, in Pretoria, South Africa.
The invitation, extended by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), was described as a recognition of Aremu’s growing influence and contributions to Africa’s research, development and public policy ecosystem.
The conference is expected to bring together leading scholars, policymakers, heads of think-tank institutions and innovation stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
With the theme, “Harnessing Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in Africa,” the organisers said the event would focus on exploring strategic ways of deploying digital tools and artificial intelligence to promote inclusive economic growth, improve governance and tackle the continent’s development challenges.
As a keynote speaker, Aremu is expected to contribute to high-level discussions on policy frameworks, infrastructure development, ethical considerations and the practical application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in advancing Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
According to RES, the invitation reflects the organisation’s commitment to research excellence, innovation and global collaboration, particularly in emerging fields such as digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
The organisation added that Aremu’s participation aligns with its mission to promote evidence-based research and policy engagement at national, regional and continental levels.
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