CISAI Opening Celebration

​Welcome to the opening of the Cape Institute for Safe AI!

In 2024, we were two founding members. Over the past two years, we’ve run six research programmes and more than 100 events, reaching over 2,000 participants, and worked with research institutions around the globe. Now we’re expanding into a frontier technology hub, working to make AI safe while building a future where AI strengthens human resilience, coordination and agency. We’re the Foresight Institute’s first affiliate-run xNode, and this November we’ll host 30 researchers for the PIBBSS fellowship.

The future of AI won’t be decided by any one lab or government alone. We believe it will be shaped by people collaborating in the same room: debating over whiteboards, comparing ideas after lightning talks, and starting projects after reading groups. On Kloof Street, we’re building space for that work. We’ll have 40+ permanent desks, numerous hot desks, a research lab and room for residential programmes. We’re creating a space where research gets sharper, ideas reach policymakers, and new collaborations can blossom. It’s our bet that Cape Town can play a real part in how AI develops.

Come hear from experts in the field, have a drink and a snack, and meet our community building the future.

Spaces are limited, so please apply. We’ll be in touch to confirm.

Speakers will be announced soon.