Summit

(a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall convene a summit with representatives of countries that are allies and partners of the United States for the purpose of coordinating on the contents of the strategy required by section 3 (if such strategy has not been finalized) and implementation of such strategy, including— (1) areas of interest in technology and innovation; (2) integration of resources; (3) investment opportunities; (4) identification of opportunities for African countries to coordinate with the United States on the development and implementation of such strategy; and (5) challenges regarding the implementation of such strategy. (b) Location The summit required by this section shall take place in Africa, in a country determined by the Secretary of State in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Commander of the United States Africa Command, and representatives of such country. (c) Participants The Secretary of State may invite representatives from covered countries and countries that are partners and allies of the United States outside of Africa to participate in the summit required by this section, including the following: (1) Heads of state. (2) Representatives from defense, foreign relations, commerce, treasury, or related agencies. (3) Subject matter experts. (4) Entrepreneurs in the field of artificial intelligence or advanced technology. (5) Representatives from government development boards, if applicable. (6) Any other representative determined appropriate by the individuals listed in subsection (b). (d) Report Not later than 180 days after the conclusion of the summit required by this section, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following: (1) An analysis of the outcome of the summit, including areas of success and areas in need of improvement. (2) The appropriateness of reconvening the summit, including a proposed timeframe for reconvening and whether the summit should be regularly reoccurring. (3) Findings identified by the summit regarding increasing investment in the technology industry in Africa. (4) Any additional information, as the Secretary determines useful.