As a Knowledge Partner of the Africa CEO Forum 2025, Artefact is proud to contribute to one of the continent’s most influential platforms for economic dialogue and private sector growth. The event will take place on May 12–13, 2025, in Abidjan, bringing together over 1,800 business leaders and policymakers to shape the future of African economies.
At the heart of this edition: data and artificial intelligence as levers for sustainable, inclusive development. As a global leader in data transformation and AI, Artefact is uniquely positioned to share its expertise, success stories, and strategic vision.
🌍 Vincent Luciani joins the conversation on AI and governance in Africa
Vincent Luciani, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Artefact, , will take part in the roundtable discussion: “AI-powered African governments: Future vision or pipe dream?”
In this high-level session, Vincent will explore how AI and data can accelerate institutional efficiency, boost public innovation, and support Africa’s digital sovereignty. Drawing on Artefact’s global experience, he will highlight practical pathways for governments to scale AI with measurable impact.
💡 Business Case | How AI Drives Profitable Sustainability
Médéric Chomel, Managing Partner of Artefact Africa, will moderate a strategic Business Case session entitled: “Turning AI into a driver of profitable sustainability”, featuring Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, and Abdeslam Alaoui, CEO of HPS.
This session will showcase how leading organizations are using data and AI to align business growth with long-term environmental and social impact.
🤝 Meet Artefact’s African Leadership Team
Our presence at the Africa CEO Forum is also an opportunity to connect with Artefact’s regional leaders who are actively driving AI adoption across the continent:
- Ghita Ammor, Managing Partner, Artefact Morocco
- Deon Van-Heerden, Managing Partner, Artefact South Africa
- Fabrice Zapfack, Partner, Artefact Ivory Coast
Speakers
Vincent Luciani, Co-founder & Executive Chairman
Artefact
Vincent Luciani is a French entrepreneur, CEO of Artefact, a data and AI company based in Paris. Vincent studied at Ecole Polytechnique and HEC. After his studies, he worked as a project manager at the consulting firm McKinsey & Co, particularly in the fields of Aeronautics and Industry. In 2015, Vincent Luciani co-founded Artefact with two other entrepreneurs: Guillaume de Roquemaurel and Philippe Rolet. The company has experienced rapid growth, with offices in several European, American, Asian and African countries, and has established itself as a leading global consulting company dedicated to accelerating the adoption of data and AI to positively impact people and organizations. Artefact offers the most comprehensive set of data-driven solutions per industry, built on deep data science and cutting-edge AI technologies, delivering AI projects at scale in all industry sectors.
Médéric Chomel, Managing Partner
Artefact Africa
