Membership

The South African Artificial Intelligence Association is driven by its members.  We offer multiple benefits to joining the community, ranging from knowledge sharing and events to research and advocacy. As of January 2026 we have over 4000+ members – Join us TODAY – Its FREE!

Membership

Background

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.

Membership

Benefits

What you get in return?
  • Contribute to the community & have your say
  • Take part in dialogues, surveys & research
  • Exclusive invites to seminars, webinars & regional events
  • Membership of private LinkedIn Trade Group
  • Complimentary copy of The State of AI in Africa Report
  • Exclusive Early Bird offers to AI Expo Africa & Activate SA
  • Inclusion in news mailers & regional insights 
  • Free Access Synapse our in-house trade magazine
  • Organisation logo on website for sponsoring members 
  • Invite to private VIP opening of AI Expo Africa & Activate SA (VIP ticket holders only)
  • Discounted tickets for the AI Expo Africa conference & summit
  • Discounted advertising in Synapse magazine
  • Up to 15% off sponsorship & exhibitor packages for the AI Expo Africa conference & summit **
OFFER

FREE Membership

Sign up TODAY to enjoy the full range of SAAIA membership benefits. Join us AI Expo Africa 2026 (28th-29th Oct)
** Discounts are for members only - offer terms & conditions apply and subject to change - Learn more here >> https://aiexpoafrica.com/sponsor
SAAIA

Membership

Free Membership Tiers

Individual Membership

FREE

Academia & Students

FREE

Community Groups

FREE

Startups

FREE

<10 staff

Industry, Commercial & Government Membership Tiers

Bronze

Rand 25,000

<1000 staff

Silver

Rand 100,000

<5000 staff

Gold

Rand 200,000

<50,000 staff

Platinum

Rand 350,000

50,000+ staff

(This tier automatically guarantees seat on Advisory Board / ExCo irrespective of staff head count)