The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) convened its 5th Biennial International Conference at Makerere University from 29 to 31 October 2025, coinciding with the Alliance’s 10th anniversary. Held under the theme “Research, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Transformation,” the three-day conference brought together over 300 delegates from more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and North America — including vice-chancellors, leading scholars, policymakers and industry pioneers — to deliberate on how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies can drive sustainable development, strengthen institutional research capacity and advance continental self-reliance.
