Youth Leading the AI Revolution at UNGA80 #YouthLeadFestival
As part of the United Nations Youth Office #YouthLeadFestival (September 20–29, 2025), the Commonwealth Youth Council, in partnership with Floodgates International, The Voice of Africa, and Berkeley College, will host a landmark side event.
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New York, NY – September 22, 2025 – As part of the United Nations Youth Office #YouthLeadFestival (September 20–29, 2025), the Commonwealth Youth Council, in partnership with Floodgates International, The Voice of Africa, and Berkeley College, will host a landmark side event: “Youth Leading the AI Revolution: From Ideas to Infrastructure for Development.” The in-person event will take place on September 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at Berkeley College New York City Midtown Campus
This pivotal gathering will spotlight Africa’s youth as leaders in Artificial Intelligence for development, bringing together innovators, policymakers, development partners, and private sector representatives to discuss youth-led AI initiatives, critical infrastructure, and strategies to scale impactful solutions across the continent.
The side event will also launch the “Global Development Research AI Platform”, a joint initiative by Floodgates LTD and the Commonwealth Youth Council to support youth researchers and strengthen Africa’s role in global AI innovation.
“African youth are not just beneficiaries of digital transformation, they are architects of Africa’s AI future,” said Daniel Aryee, African Union. “This event provides a platform to showcase their ideas, innovations, and leadership on the global stage.”
For more information about the event or to reserve your FREE seat, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ideas-to-infrastructure-youth-as-agents-in-harnessing-ai-for-development-tickets-1652853422079 .