Concept Note · 2026
LogAI Nura 2026
Empowering young women in Artificial Intelligence. Nura: Illuminating the future for women in AI.
1. Executive Summary
LogAI Nura 2026 is a six-day AI training and empowerment programme designed to equip young women with practical Artificial Intelligence skills, leadership capabilities, professional confidence, mentorship access, and connections to opportunities in the growing digital economy.
The inaugural edition will take place from 24 to 29 August 2026, bringing together 50 to 80 young women from diverse regions. Participants will leave with technical AI skills, stronger professional readiness, access to a mentorship network, and the foundation to become active contributors and leaders in the digital economy.
LogAI Nura is a flagship initiative of LogAI, an AI education company founded in 2023 that has trained over 2,000 professionals, students, and community members.
2. Problem Statement
Despite rapid technological growth, women remain critically underrepresented in Artificial Intelligence and the wider technology sector. Key indicators underscore the urgency:
- Women remain underrepresented in technology workforces in many countries
- Only 40 to 44 women are digitally skilled per 100 men in many regions
- Women hold only 10 to 20% of tech leadership positions (McKinsey, 2023)
- Only 1 to 2% of women-led startups receive venture funding (McKinsey, 2023)
This underrepresentation is not a matter of capability. It reflects structural barriers: limited access to technical training, absence of mentorship and professional networks, insufficient leadership development opportunities, and a technology ecosystem that has historically centred male participation.
Without intentional, inclusive investment in women's digital education today, the AI systems shaping our future risk being built without the voices, perspectives, and leadership of half the population.
3. Goal & Objectives
Goal: To increase the meaningful participation, leadership, and representation of young women in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
- Equip 50 to 80 women with practical AI and digital skills
- Strengthen leadership capabilities and professional career readiness
- Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving through AI
- Build a sustainable, long-term Women in AI community and mentorship network
- Contribute to inclusive digital economy goals and SDGs 4, 5, and 8
4. Target Beneficiaries
LogAI Nura 2026 is designed for young women aged 18 to 35, including:
- Female university students (STEM and non-STEM)
- Young female entrepreneurs and innovators
- Recent graduates entering the job market
- Community members with interest in technology
- Early-career professionals seeking to upskill
- Women from diverse cultural and regional backgrounds
5. Programme Components
The six-day programme is structured across four interconnected tracks delivered through workshops, hands-on labs, mentorship sessions, and a final showcase:
Track 1: AI & Technical Training
AI fundamentals, Python programming, machine learning, natural language processing in Kiswahili, AI ethics, digital literacy, and responsible technology use.
Track 2: Career Development
CV building, LinkedIn profile optimisation, mock interview preparation, entrepreneurship basics, and connections to hiring partners and internship opportunities.
Track 3: Leadership Development
Women in leadership, public speaking, digital personal branding, confidence building, and peer-to-peer mentorship.
Track 4: Innovation Showcase
Team capstone projects developing AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges, culminating in a public graduation ceremony, awards, and partner networking.
6. Expected Outcomes
| Outcome | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 50 to 80 women trained | AI skills |
| 10+ AI capstone projects | developed by participants |
| Stronger professional networks | industry connections |
| Increased employment opportunities | career readiness |
| Women-led AI innovation | entrepreneurship |
| Mentorship access | long-term support |
7. Sustainability & Long-Term Vision
LogAI Nura is built for impact beyond a single event. Our sustainability model includes:
- Alumni community and peer mentorship network sustained post-programme
- Annual programme expansion to new regions and host cities (2027 and beyond)
- Scholarships and bursaries to ensure accessibility for women from underserved communities
- AI innovation labs for alumni-led projects and social enterprise development
- Integration into LogAI's broader ecosystem: training platforms, employer partnerships, and networks
Our 2026 to 2029 Roadmap
- 2026: Inaugural edition, 50 to 80 women trained
- 2027: Expansion to additional host cities
- 2028: Regional Women in AI communities across multiple regions
- 2029+: Scholarships, incubators, and AI innovation labs
8. Programme Timeline
| When | What |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | Applications open, programme promoted widely |
| July 27, 2026 | Applications close, 50 to 80 participants selected and notified |
| August 1 to 10, 2026 | Confirmations, travel logistics, and pre-work sent to participants |
| August 24 to 29, 2026 | LogAI Nura programme (6 days) |
| September 2026 | Post-programme impact report shared with all partners |
9. Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
LogAI Nura is seeking strategic partners and sponsors who share our commitment to gender equality, digital inclusion, and inclusive innovation. Partnership opportunities include:
- Financial sponsorship
- Participant scholarships
- Training venue or facilities
- Co-branding and visibility
- Internet access and equipment
- Speaker and guest sessions
- Mentors and industry facilitators
- Post-programme job or internship connections
Get Involved
LogAI: Democratising AI + Education
Website: www.log-ai.dev
Email: info@log-ai.dev
Phone: +255 758 713 014
Contact LogAI"Nura: Illuminating the future for women in AI."