Machine Intelligence Research Group (MIRG), University of Lagos

presents

5^th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

 Building Sustainable AI-Driven Digital Transformation Infrastructures for African Economies

Conference Date: November 4 -6, 2025

Important Dates

• Deadline for submission of full paper: July 21, 2025
• Submit your paper via https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=mirgicair2025
• Notification to authors: August 25, 2025
• Deadline for camera ready version: September 15, 2025
• Deadline for registration: October 17, 2025

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. 

• Abstract should not be more than 400 words
• Only full paper submission will be considered for selection.
• Details on paper submissions will be considered for selection
• Paper format: Maximum of 10 pages, A4 paper size, double column, single line spacing, Times New Roman font, font-size of 12 and APA 7th edition referencing style
• Accepted papers would be published in the conference proceeding

List of Topics

• AI Algorithms & Optimization for African Contexts
• AI for multilingual NLP and indigenous language processing
• AI model efficiency: Low-power and edge AI for African infrastructure
• Energy-efficient AI architectures for green computing
• AI-driven solutions for Africa’s industrialization
• AI in smart cities and urban planning
• Blockchain, IoT, and AI integration for African economies
• AI-powered robotics in manufacturing and logistics
• Human-robot collaboration for workforce transformation
• Ethical AI for inclusive economic development
• AI-driven financial analytics and fraud detection
• AI in e-governance and digital identity systems
• Big data analytics for policy-making and economic forecasting
• AI and robotics for food security
• AI-powered adaptive learning systems for personalized education
• AI for educational in African context

Organizing committee

• Local Organising Committee

  • Victor Odumuyiwa (University of Lagos)
  • Babatunde Sawyerr (University of Lagos)
  • Ebun Fasina (University of Lagos)
  • Oladipupo Sennaike (University of Lagos)
  • Chika Yinka-Banjo (University of Lagos)
  • Adewole Rufai (University of Lagos)
  • Solomon Akinboro (University of Lagos)
  • Femi Alamu (University of Lagos)
  • Chika Ojiako (University of Lagos)
  • Doyin Afolabi (University of Lagos)

Publication

MIRG-ICAIR 2025 proceedings

Venue

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to vodumuyiwa@unilag.edu.ng  and mirg@unilag.edu.ng

Partners

• Department of Computer Science, University of Lagos
• Nithub, University of Lagos
• EduAI Hub
• Data Scientist Network
• AI4D Africa
• Nigeria AI Collective
• CoRE AI