SAAIA membership sign up form

The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) is an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa by uniting practitioners across Commercial, Government, Academic, Startup and NGO sectors.

OUR VISION 

SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders in the adoption of responsible AI for the commercial and societal benefit of the citizens of South Africa with a primary focus on economic growth, trade, investment, equality and inclusivity.  

Our research has shown that AI and related automation technologies are currently impacting 120+ traditional industries globally AND creating new opportunities and challenges in timescale never seen before.  The speed of this disruption is faster than any other industrial revolution that has gone before it.  

Our mission is to engage both individuals and organisations, novices and experts, those who are connected and not connected so no one is left behind.  It is of vital importance that the opportunities Artificial Intelligence presents are possible and available for everyone to embrace.  Therefore our mission is underpinned by ten key activities & objectives;

  1. Serve as the voice of the industry 
  2. Provide analysis & research to inform strategy & decision making 
  3. Help National, Provincial & City Governments with policy making
  4. Unite buyers and suppliers to grow the economy 
  5. Connect SMMEs to funding to create new companies & jobs
  6. Attract FDI to South Africa as the “4IR gateway” to Africa
  7. Help African smart tech companies find markets abroad 
  8. Showcase the best of South African AI Innovation & Research
  9. Promote debate on inclusion, ethics, regulation & standards 
  10. Share best practice & education resources for all 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

SAAIA believes the key to unlocking the potential of Artificial Intelligence rests in a national, regional and local effort to embrace AI in a responsible and inclusive manner.  We welcome any individual, company, NGO, startup, community, investor, non-profit organisation and academic institution that is involved in the field of AI & Intelligent Automation to join us - what you get in return……

  • Exclusive invite to the mid-year leadership event
  • Membership to private LinkedIn Group
  • Complimentary copy of The State of AI in Africa Report
  • Invites to unique online events and seminars 
  • Inclusion on our quarterly news mailer 
  • Access to the 4x editions of Synapse Magazine 
  • Listing of your company in our directory & logo on website 
  • Invites to industry surveys and insight sessions 
  • 50% off Business & VIP tickets for AI Expo Africa 2024 
  • 20% off advertising in Synapse trade magazine
  • 10% off sponsorship & exhibitor packages for the AI Expo Africa conference & summit **
  • Invite to private VIP opening reception of AI Expo Africa (subject to ticket purchase)

MEMBERSHIP OFFERS & CONDITIONS

Tell your friends and colleagues to sign up TODAY to enjoy the full range of SAAIA membership benefits and join us AI Expo Africa 20245 (29th-31st Oct) Learn more at www.aiexpoafrica.com 

** Show discounts are only applicable on sponsor & exhibitor packages ordered prior to 30th September 2024

ADMINISTRATION & DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT

SAAIA is administered and operated by AI Media PTY Ltd residing in South Africa with CIPC Company Registration: 2018/024996/07.  All data submitted using this form is used solely for the purpose of running SAAIA, communicating with its members and notifying them of relevant offers and the benefits herein listed. AI Media PTY Ltd are the data custodian and your data will NOT be shared to any 3rd party. SAAIA membership data and fees (if applicable) are used to run and administer the association and to grow the South Africa AI Ecosystem to the benefit of its members via activities and interventions that deliver on the vision and mission of the association. Learn more at https://saaiassociation.co.za/privacy-policy/  & https://saaiassociation.co.za/administration-and-popia-statement/ 

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1. Information about you 
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Job Title *
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2. Membership Tier Information 
All paid tier membership categories will be billed for annually by invoice in February 2024 for the new financial year commencing 1st March 2024 (the billing anniversary) when the annual membership billing cycle commences. All payments are to be made by EFT. Please ensure that if you sign up for a paid tier that you have the authority to commit your organisation to the associated fee. If you join mid year - your fee will be reduced pro-rata for the remaining months of the billing cycle. 
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All paid tier membership categories will be billed for annually by invoice in February 2025 for the new financial year commencing 1st March 2025 (the billing anniversary) when the annual membership billing cycle commences. All payments are to be made by EFT. You are making a binding commitment to pay an invoice - so please ensure if you are signing up for a paid tier that you have the authority to commit your organisation to the associated fee. If you join mid year - your fee will be reduced pro-rata for the remaining months of the billing cycle. 
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3. Want to help SAAIA?
If you are interested in helping grow the AI community in South Africa or wish to volunteer to assist SAAIA please let us know by ticking the options that apply below
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4. SAAIA Declaration & Commitment
I hereby acknowledge that by joining SAAIA I will at all times promote the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa and will do so in an ethical and inclusive manner, without bias or prejudice.  I also understand that membership fees (where applicable) are charged annually in advance from 1st March of each calendar year and will be automatically renewed thereafter.  Payment terms are 30 days unless otherwise arranged. Should we or you, for any reason, choose to terminate membership, notification of cancellation must be given in writing with at least 30 days notice prior to 1st March renewal date. 
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NOTICE - Once submitted you will be shown a completion screen with your discount codes and links to our social channels - be sure to note them down before you close the screen. We are send our new member mailers in bulk to new sign-ups, so expect a short delay as we process your application. 
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