Germain POULI Appointed Communications Director of CONIIA International Institute

The city of Shenzhen, a hub for Chinese new technologies and the Asian headquarters of the International Council on Artificial Intelligence (CONIIA), hosted the office-taking ceremony for Germain POULI, the new Communications Director of the CONIIA International Institute, on September 17, 2024.

Germain POULI, a Togolese national and journalist by profession, was officially invested in his new role during a ceremony attended by representatives from Asia and Europe, and followed live by CONIIA members.

Appointed by Dr. Malik Morris MOUZOU, President of CONIIA and Honorary President of HUMAN IA, Germain POULI will be responsible for making the activities of the International Council on Artificial Intelligence more visible and understandable.

This new role marks a new career and professional life for Germain POULI, who previously served as the President of the National Council of Press Owners in Togo (CONAPP) and the General Director of TOGOREVEIL.

In his address to the Chinese press, Germain POULI expressed his gratitude to the members of the International Council for Artificial Intelligence and thanked God for the new mission entrusted to him.

CONIIA: A Global Player in Artificial Intelligence

The International Council on AI (CONIIA) is an emerging entity in the field of AI, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners globally. Its mission is to promote technological innovation, ethics, and excellence in the field of artificial intelligence.

CONIIA works towards AI that benefits everyone, with an emphasis on research, ethics, and practical applications that can positively transform our societies.

CONIIA creates platforms for collaboration and exchange, where ideas can flourish and partnerships form. Artificial Intelligence Week-SIA, organized in conjunction with Human AI, in Togo, is a reflection of this commitment.

Building Bridges between Continents

CONIIA is present in China, South Korea, the United States, and France, playing a vital role in connecting Africa to the rest of the world in the field of AI.

By choosing Lomé as the location for the first edition of the SIA, CONIIA highlights the importance of Africa in the global technological landscape.

CONIIA strives to ensure that the benefits of AI are shared fairly across the globe, while respecting local cultures, ecosystems, and communities.

At a time when AI continues to advance, CONIIA works to ensure that AI is seen as an opportunity for human development, rather than a threat.

CONIIA’s headquarters in Africa is located on Avenue des Gouverneurs in Cité OUA, Lomé, opposite the Embassy of the European Union in Togo.