We started the Africa Science week with the Press Conference. We had the opening remarks by David Jeng who highlighted the role of Next Einstein Forum in promoting science and technology in Africa and gave a rundown of the all the activities of that will be happening during the week. We also had remarks from Juma Baldeh of Hackathon Girls, Hassan Sillah of the Gambia Robotics Hub and Sulayman Gaye of the University of the Gambia Science Students Association on the various activities they are implementing as part of the celebrations. Lamin Ceesay of the Ministry of Higher Education Research Science and Technology highlighted the policy initiatives the government is undertaking to promote science and technology in Gambia.