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📢 OPEN INVITATION TO A GLOBAL CONVERSATIONThe Department of Philosophy, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, warmly invites scholars, cultural custodians, technologists, students, and the general public to a landmark intellectual gathering:
"THE PLACE OF AFRICAN–IGBO TRADITION IN THE ERA OF AI"
🗓 Date: 19th – 22nd May, 2026
đź“Ť Venue: ETF Auditorium, COOU, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State
Why This Conference Matters
We are entering an age where machines can simulate thought — but they cannot inherit spirit.
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world, yet it raises a deeper question:
What happens to indigenous knowledge systems in this new reality?
Igbo tradition is not a relic of the past.
It is a "living epistemology" — one that interprets meaning, aligns destiny, and understands reality beyond the measurable.
While AI processes data, Igbo knowledge systems process "consciousness".
While algorithms optimize efficiency, Igbo cosmology preserves "balance".
"What You Will Experience"
This 4-day international conference will explore:
1. The intersection of "AI and African-Igbo philosophy"
2. Indigenous governance systems as models of "decentralized intelligence"
3. The concept of "spiritual technology" in relation to modern computation
4. Ethical concerns of AI within African socio-cultural frameworks
5. The preservation and digital future of "Igbo language, heritage, and metaphysics"
6. The role of tradition in guiding technological advancement
Featured Participation:
🎤 Lead Paper Presenter:
Maazi_Dibia
Engr. UCHECHUKWU OBIAJULU SAKAR.
A renowned voice in African traditional philosophy and spiritual epistemology, bringing profound insights into the relationship between "machine intelligence and metaphysical law".
Core Message: The AI before AI.
A dig into the contrast of "Ancestral intelligence" vesrsus "Artificial intelligence".
Mantra: The danger is not AI rather The danger is amnesia.
A people who abandon their roots in pursuit of advancement risk becoming powerful—but directionless.
The future does not belong to those who only code.
It belongs to those who understand both "machine logic and spiritual consciousness".
Who Should Attend
1. Academics & Researchers
2. Traditionalists & Cultural Practitioners
3. Tech Professionals & AI Enthusiasts
4. Students & Thought Leaders
5. Anyone concerned about the future of African identity in a digital world
"Call to Action"
Join us as we ask the most important question of our time:
"Will AI define us — or will we define how AI is used?"
Come and be part of a conversation that bridges "Ancestral intelligence and Artificial intelligence".
“May we not lose ourselves in search of ourselves.” 🙏🏿
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