Conferences
AI4STEAM and DEC Summits bring together educators, researchers, and innovators across Senegal to share AI strategies, promote digital inclusion, and build national capacity through impactful dialogue and collaborative action.
The AI4STEM Conference 2024
The IA4STEAM (Artificial Intelligence for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture, and Mathematics) annual conference was launched in 2024by Digital Education Consulting (DEC) in partnership with the Ministry of Education of Senegal and the Southern University System (SUS)—the only Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) system in the United States. Created to support the digital transformation of Francophone Africa, the conference has quickly become a strategic platform for scientific exchange, training, and showcasing applications of AI in critical areas of sustainable development. The inaugural edition focused on science and technology; Download the conference Flyer and Program. See the Youtube Marketing Video.
From AI4STEM to AI4STEAM, Toward ADDIE 2026: Building Africa’s AI Future
The annual international conference organized by Digital Education Consulting (DEC) and its strategic partners was first launched in 2024 under the name AI4STEM, with a vision to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and workforce systems in Africa.
In 2025, the event evolved into AI4STEAM, reflecting a broader and more inclusive scope. The added "A" symbolizes the integration of Arts, Agriculture, and Applied sciences—particularly in areas such as cybersecurity and renewable energy—to support Africa’s development priorities, including food self-sufficiency, green transitions, and creative economies. This transition aligns with Senegal’s Horizon 2050 strategy for digital transformation and is co-organized by DEC in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Université du Sine Saloum El Hadj Ibrahima Niass (USSEIN), and a growing network of national and international collaborators.
Looking ahead to 2026, DEC will host a new virtual event: the ADDIE Conference (African Digital Development and Innovation in Education). Envisioned as a continental AI and digital transformation hub, ADDIE will institutionalize the momentum built by AI4STEM and AI4STEAM, offering an annual virtual space for collaboration among policymakers, educators, technologists, and entrepreneurs across Africa and the diaspora. Each phase—AI4STEM (2024), AI4STEAM (2025), and ADDIE (2026)—marks a deliberate progression in DEC’s mission: to support Africa’s leadership in the global AI landscape through inclusive, bilingual (French–English), interdisciplinary, and accessible conferences that amplify African innovation, digital equity, and educational excellence.Get the Conference Flyer
Meyinsse Teachers' Symposium on AI in Learning
Meyinsse Teachers’ Symposium on AI in Learning
Launching November 20, 2025 | Organized by Doctoral Students of the Diack Research Group at
Southern University and A&M College – Baton Rouge, Louisiana The Meyinsse Teachers’ Symposium on AI in Learningis a groundbreaking initiative that will officially launch on November 20, 2025, under the leadership of the doctoral students of the Diack Research Group at Southern University’s Department of Science and Mathematics Education (SMED). This symposium is a tribute to the late Dr. Joseph Appolinaire Meyinsse, a visionary educator, scholar, and administrator who served Southern University with distinction. Born in Accra, Ghana, Dr. Meyinsse pursued his academic journey in the United States, earning advanced degrees in mathematics and computer science, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education. At Southern University, he held leadership roles including Chair of the Mathematics Department and Dean of the Graduate School. His enduring legacy is marked by a deep commitment to academic excellence, equity, and the empowerment of future educators.
Through this symposium, Southern University reaffirms its leadership in educational innovation and its dedication to shaping the future of learning. By blending Dr. Meyinsse’s legacy with emerging technologies, we aim to prepare a new generation of educators to lead with vision, empathy, and technological fluency.
Launching November 20, 2025 | Organized by Doctoral Students of the Diack Research Group at
Southern University and A&M College – Baton Rouge, Louisiana The Meyinsse Teachers’ Symposium on AI in Learningis a groundbreaking initiative that will officially launch on November 20, 2025, under the leadership of the doctoral students of the Diack Research Group at Southern University’s Department of Science and Mathematics Education (SMED). This symposium is a tribute to the late Dr. Joseph Appolinaire Meyinsse, a visionary educator, scholar, and administrator who served Southern University with distinction. Born in Accra, Ghana, Dr. Meyinsse pursued his academic journey in the United States, earning advanced degrees in mathematics and computer science, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education. At Southern University, he held leadership roles including Chair of the Mathematics Department and Dean of the Graduate School. His enduring legacy is marked by a deep commitment to academic excellence, equity, and the empowerment of future educators.
Symposium Goals & Expected Outcomes
- Build a statewide network of K–16 educators proficient in AI-enhanced instructional practices.
- Facilitate strategic partnerships between universities, school systems, and AI innovators.
- Develop recommendations for educational policy supporting the equitable integration of AI.
- Empower teachers as change agents through workshops, collaborative design sessions, and peer learning opportunities.
Through this symposium, Southern University reaffirms its leadership in educational innovation and its dedication to shaping the future of learning. By blending Dr. Meyinsse’s legacy with emerging technologies, we aim to prepare a new generation of educators to lead with vision, empathy, and technological fluency.