The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced Morocco as the host of a forum on artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa.The forum which will be held on 12-13 December 2018 will discuss issues and challenges of AI in the continent. "This forum will finally address these issues by ensuring that the potential of artificial intelligence as a lever for development is promoted and maximized," said UNESCO, noting that "about 150 participants" are expected in this event jointly organized with the University Mohamed VI Polytechnic (UM6P). The forum will feature plenary sessions and two-day thematic workshops. Parallel events will be organized in the form of round tables. An exhibition space, in which UNESCO will hold the main stand, will also be dedicated to exhibitors wishing to present their work in the field of artificial intelligence.