The Africa Innovation Council (AIC) held its first conference, featuring 11 businesspersons from various countries across the African continent. The two-day workshop was held at the Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building, Princeton University, on March 8th and 9th. 

AIC's mission is to develop practical business solutions that address the challenges faced by start-ups and businesses across the African continent. AIC aims to use innovative technologies and strategies to bridge the gaps and promote collaboration among participants to advance Africa's development and contribute to the growth of start-ups. The workshop was a success as it enabled participants to leverage their collective expertise and promote technology to foster Africa's growth.

The two-day workshop featured guest speaker Rodney Priestley, Dean of the Graduate School, and Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, as well as a campus tour of the eHub and Biolabs. 

Introducing AIC's inaugural members: Chika Okeke-Agulu (Nigeria). Eva Sow Ebion (Senegal), Golestan Sally Radwan (Egypt), lfe Adebayo (Nigeria), Ike Senbanjo (Nigeria), Leila Rwagasana (Rwanda), Prof. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni (Morocco), Sheena Raikundalia (Kenya), Tilson Manyoni (South Africa), Tope Toogun (Nigeria), Warren H. La Fleur (South Africa).