The Gendering AI Conference is one of the key programs conducted by Kuza STEAM Generation to explore the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI), gender, and social justice. The conference is based on the idea that AI technologies should be developed in ways that are inclusive, ethical, and responsive to diverse gender and social realities.

The conference brings together researchers, technologists, activists, artists, students, and policymakers to discuss how AI impacts different genders and communities, especially in Africa and the Global South. It integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from technology, social sciences, arts, and humanities to promote responsible and equitable AI development.

The Gendering AI Conference has been conducted in previous years, engaging participants from Africa and across the world:

• 2024 – Arusha, Tanzania

• 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya

Each edition focused on themes such as feminist AI, decolonial technology, digital justice, and inclusive innovation, bringing together scholars, developers, activists, and community leaders.

Much of the Gendering AI Conference focuses on supporting underrepresented groups in technology, particularly women and marginalized genders who are often excluded from AI research and leadership spaces. Through discussions, workshops, panels, and exhibitions, the conference encourages participation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing to reduce gender gaps in technology and innovation.

Building AI systems that are inclusive and socially responsible is essential for shaping the future of digital technologies. The Gendering AI Conference emphasizes that technological innovation must go hand in hand with ethics, gender equality, and social justice, ensuring that AI benefits diverse communities rather than reinforcing existing inequalities.

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