Abuja Learn & Launch Series - July Edition.

Theme: “ Metrics and Manipulation: Preventing Reward Hacking in Fragile Economies”

What happens when the numbers we trust to guide decisions start working against us? When a hospital is rewarded for patient throughput, not patient outcomes? When an AI tutoring system is measured by quiz scores, not genuine learning? When an anti-poverty programme is evaluated by beneficiary headcounts, not quality of life changes?

These are not hypothetical futures. They are present realities across Africa — and they are being embedded deeper into systems as AI adoption accelerates.

The July 2026 Learn & Launch Series brings together AI safety researchers, policymakers, legal experts, tech builders, and civil society advocates to grapple with one of the most practically urgent problems in applied AI alignment: reward hacking, and its particular dangers in fragile economy contexts.

Space is highly limited, so please apply now to help us build a balanced room of diverse perspectives.

BASIC INFORMATION

Full name

Email Adress

Phone number/whatsapp

City / State

Institution / organization

Which of the following best describes your current role?

Policy Maker / Government Official

Legal Professional / Tech Lawyer

Civil Society / NGO / Human Righ

Finance / Economics

Academic / Researcher

Tech Builder / Founder / Software Engineer

Media / Journalist

Student / AI Enthusiast

Other:

Field (s) of interest

How familiar are you with reward hacking?

What topics interest you most?

AI alignment and value specification

Bias, fairness, and discrimination in AI

AI governance, regulation, and policy

Explainability and transparency

AI risk in African/Nigerian contexts

Responsible AI development practices

AI and the future of work

What specific question or angle do you hope the session will address?

Why are you interested in joining the Learn and Launch Series?

What do you hope to gain from attending this LLS and what specific actions will you be taking after the event?

Would you be interested in a deeper engagement with AI Safety Nigeria?

Yes - Fellowship & training programs

Yes - research & policy working group

Yes - reading group

Yes - Boot camp

Yes - volunteering

Other

This is an in-person, highly interactive session at the American Corner Abuja on Friday, 25 July 2026 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM WAT). Can you commit to attending fully?

Yes

How did you hear about this event?

Would you like to join the AI Safety Nigeria community mailing list to receive resources and invitations to future "Learn & Launch" events?

Yes

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I consent to receive communications from AI Safety Nigeria and grant permission for the use of photographs, videos, and recordings taken during the Learn & Launch Series for educational, reporting, and promotional purposes across AI Safety Nigeria’s website, social media platforms, and official publications.