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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, a gainst 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 Afr ican agenc y and im pact on AI . Key Takeaways AI Horizons: Latin America On May 19, 2026, Meridian International Center convened the second installment in a series of r oundtable discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Global South .

“AI Horizons: Latin America” brought together individuals from across diplomacy, t echnology, 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. Key Takeaways 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 1 5 , 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.

Key Takeaways Key Takeaways Science and Technology AI Horizons: Africa Science and Technology AI Horizons: Latin America Science and Technology AI Horizons: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Project summary AI Horizons: Roundtable Series .