Maha Jouini is the Vice President of the Agence Francophone et Africaine de l’Intelligence Artificielle (AFRIA), based in Senegal. With a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and New Technology from Tianjin University of Education and Technology (China), she is an accomplished author, speaker, and analyst specializing in AI policies and the future of work in Africa. Maha has published numerous research articles and analyses on the intersection of AI and economic development in Africa. She is a Fellow Researcher at the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) and served as the African Regional Coordinator for the Global Responsible AI Hackathon 2023, launched by the Women in AI Ethics Initiative.