AI Ethics Summer School 2025
Programme Report
A record of the second edition of PACFAIE's flagship capacity-building programme, held 2–15 August 2025 under the theme AI Accountability in Corporate Governance.
About the report
The AI Ethics Summer School 2025 Programme Report documents the second edition of the Pan-Africa Center for AI Ethics (PACFAIE)'s flagship capacity-building programme, held from 2–15 August 2025 under the theme AI Accountability in Corporate Governance.
The report provides an overview of the programme's design, curriculum, speakers, participant cohort and outcomes. It highlights the programme's growth from its inaugural edition, bringing together 291 participants from 46 countries for two weeks of expert-led discussions on AI governance, accountability, corporate responsibility and ethical innovation.
It also captures the programme's commitment to advancing African and Global South perspectives in global AI governance while building a growing community of practitioners, researchers, policymakers and industry professionals working towards responsible artificial intelligence.
Two weeks of expert-led discussions on AI governance, accountability, corporate responsibility and ethical innovation.
What it covers
How the two-week programme was structured, and the topics that shaped each session.
The experts who led discussions across AI governance, accountability and ethical innovation.
A profile of the 291 participants from 46 countries who joined the 2025 edition.
Results from the second edition and its growth from the inaugural Summer School.
A record and a foundation
The report serves as both a record of the 2025 Summer School and a foundation for future editions — advancing African and Global South leadership in global AI governance and growing a community committed to responsible artificial intelligence.
AI Ethics Summer School 2025 Programme Report
Download the complete report for the full programme design, curriculum, speaker line-up, cohort profile and outcomes.