The Conference on the State of AI in Africa (COSAA) is a biennial flagship conference hosted by CIPIT. COSAA convenes policymakers, researchers, industry actors, legal and regulatory experts, civil society organisations, and innovators to engage in informed dialogue on emerging AI trends, regulatory and policy frameworks, ethical considerations, and pathways for inclusive and responsible AI development. Through this convening, CIPIT facilitates collaboration, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based approaches that support context-sensitive AI governance and deployment across African countries.