26 February 2026 

Online 

Africa is home to the world's youngest population and its fastest-growing workforce. By 2035, over 450 million people will enter the workforce. At the same time, artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how work is done, which skills matter, and where value is created. So, the question is not whether AI will affect jobs in Africa, it is whether it will create opportunity or deepen existing inequalities.

Will AI:
➡️ Unlock new sectors, productivity, and forms of work?
➡️ Or disrupt already fragile labor markets and widen skills gaps?

These questions will be further explored in an upcoming webinar on Thursday, February 26, 2026, hosted by UNECA and the Africa Development Impact Forum (ADIF) in collaboration with the Oxford Martin School's Future of Development Programme.

The discussion will bring together voices from research, policy, investment, and practice to focus on one core challenge: what does meaningful job creation look like in the age of AI and what must Africa do now to shape that future?

Who Should Join the Conversation?
Policymakers and public sector leaders, Researchers and academics, Development practitioners and INGOs, Innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and anyone who cares about how Africa can shape technological change rather than simply react to it.

Join us:
🗓️ Webinar
AI and Jobs in Africa: Opportunity or Disruption?
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11am-12:30pm (GMT)
Registration: https://lnkd.in/dHME6Exa
Hosted by: UNECA and the Africa Development Impact Forum (ADIF)
In collaboration with: Oxford Martin School's Future of Development Programme

🎙️ Speakers
Camilla Talam: Macroeconomic Research and Policy Officer, University of Oxford: Camilla will set the scene by providing evidence on AI impact on jobs across the globe and in Africa.

Jake Kendall: Co-founder and Director, DFS Lab: Jake brings frontline insight into how digital commerce and emerging technologies such as AI are reshaping work and competitiveness in Africa's dynamic start-up scene.

Dr. Fola Adeleke: Executive Director and Co-founder, Global Center on AI Governance: Dr. Adeleke will tackle AI governance, data governance, and regulatory frameworks, core to answering whether African nations are ready to shape AI for their own job markets.

Dr Allen: University of the Bahamas
Bringing a policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship lens, Dr Allen will discuss government readiness and strategies to leverage AI for jobs and economic inclusion.