The Tunisian Capital to Host the Second Edition of the Mediterranean Forum on Artificial Intelligence
The Tunisian capital is set to host the second edition of the Mediterranean Forum on Artificial Intelligence, on November 20 and 21, 2025, at the City of Culture, with the participation of over 600 actors in the field of AI from both sides of the Mediterranean. This Forum follows the success of the first edition held in Marseille, France, and takes place in the context of preparations for the Summit on Action for Artificial Intelligence, just three months after the United Nations adopted a historic resolution on international governance of Artificial Intelligence.
International Event Under High Patronage
This international event will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Communication Technologies and the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, with high-level participation from international personalities, representatives of organizations, companies, and government entities.
Objective of the Forum
The Forum aims to strengthen cooperation between Mediterranean countries and explore ways to leverage Artificial Intelligence to address common challenges in the region.
Main Theme and Key Topics
The Forum's activities will revolve around a general theme: "What solutions can Artificial Intelligence provide to address the major challenges of the Mediterranean region?" This general theme will be addressed through several key topics, including:
- Climate change
- Natural risk management
- Security and water stress
- Energy transition
- Agriculture and food
- Development of sustainable food systems
- Global health
- Education and training
- Culture and data
- Cultural diversity
- Multilingualism
- Open data
Governance, Ethics, and Financing
The topics of governance and ethics, including the ethics of Artificial Intelligence and international governance, as well as financing, including ways to finance Artificial Intelligence projects in the Mediterranean region, will also be studied.
Program and Activities
The program is expected to include plenary sessions presented by experts and influential personalities in the field of Artificial Intelligence, as well as round tables, interactive workshops, startup project presentations, and bilateral and institutional meetings aimed at encouraging cooperation and investment.
