Deep Learning Indaba

We are looking for our IndabaX 2025 hosts ! ⭐ The IndabaX is a locally-organised Indaba that helps spread knowledge and builds capacity in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in individual countries across Africa. It is a way to experiment with the ways in which we can strengthen our ML community, and to allow more people to contribute to the AI conversation across our continent. Submit your application to host an IndabaX event in your country now 👉https://lnkd.in/d2xTzzcT Key Dates:  - Deadline to submit your application: 20 December, 2024 - Notifications: 15 January, 2025 For more info, check our website page: https://lnkd.in/dwRWbq-f 

📣 📣 It's almost time for the Live Q&A sessions with our wonderful Ideathon teams! Watch this space for more information, and we'd love to have you join the teams and judges online!

Honoured to finally share this news. Last night, I had the profound privilege of receiving the Exceptional Young Researcher Award at the University of Pretoria ’s research awards. It’s an honour that reflects not just my journey, but the journey of so many remarkable people who have stood by me, lifted me up, and inspired me every step of the way. To my family, friends, and each of you who have walked this path with me—thank you. Your support has been my foundation, and I am endlessly grateful. I am especially indebted to the incredible team at the Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI) lab, past and present members, who have poured their time, effort, and passion into advancing our research and creating real, lasting impact. Research is truly a collective endeavour, and each of you has contributed a vital piece to the work we do together. I am profoundly thankful for your dedication and camaraderie. My heartfelt gratitude also extends to our partners/collaborators at Lelapa AI, Masakhane, Deep Learning Indaba, the Data Science Law Lab, and so many others who have joined forces with us. Together, we are working to shine a light on African Machine Learning, AI, and Data Science—harnessing these fields to address the challenges that matter most to our communities. By focusing on solutions for our society, we’re building a legacy that I am proud to be part of. A special thanks to the Absa Group—Gavin Cope, Anna Nascimento, Christine Wu, and their entire team—who have championed our vision through the ABSA UP Chair of Data Science. Your belief in us has been invaluable. And to the UP Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology and to all the University of Pretoria staff who work with us, thank you for fostering an environment where innovation and purpose intersect. Though we’ve achieved so much together, I know there is still so much more to accomplish. I look forward to what lies ahead as we continue to push boundaries, create solutions, and work towards a brighter future for us all. We look forward in the next few months sharing what we have bene working on in 2024/2025 #OnwardsUpwards #AfricanMachineLearning

📣📣📣 Call for support to judge applications for the 2024 Ideathon

🚀 Ideathon 2024 Update! 🌍 We're thrilled to share that we received an incredible 30 proposals, with 28 teams meeting the criteria to move forward! Teams have now been matched with their mentors, and mentorship sessions are well underway. 🙌 Next steps: 🎥 Teams are preparing their 15-minute project videos, which are due on October 19. 🏆 The judging phase kicks off on October 23 and will run for two weeks, followed by a live judging session that we'll share with the community. Stay tuned for announcements and updates! If you're interested in helping with the judging process, let us know by filling out the form below. Your support can make a big difference! 💡 https://lnkd.in/eAir8srE #DeepLearningIndaba #Ideathon2024 #AI #Mentorship #Innovation #AfricaAI

🚀 Ideathon 2024 Update! 🌍 We're thrilled to share that we received an incredible 30 proposals, with 28 teams meeting the criteria to move forward! Teams have now been matched with their mentors, and mentorship sessions are well underway. 🙌 Next steps: 🎥 Teams are preparing their 15-minute project videos, which are due on October 19. 🏆 The judging phase kicks off on October 23 and will run for two weeks, followed by a live judging session that we'll share with the community. Stay tuned for announcements and updates! If you're interested in helping with the judging process, let us know by filling out the form below. Your support can make a big difference! 💡 https://lnkd.in/eAir8srE #DeepLearningIndaba #Ideathon2024 #AI #Mentorship #Innovation #AfricaAI

Ready to elevate your AI skills? The 2025 MENA Machine Learning (MenaML) Winter School in Doha, Qatar is your chance! 🌍 A 6-day intensive event featuring keynotes, lectures, and labs led by experts from Google DeepMind, Qatar Computing Research Institute (HBKU), and more. 🎓 Who can apply? Bachelor, Masters, and PhD students with a strong technical background and ML experience. A limited number of scholarships is available. 📅 Applications open Oct 3, 2024, and close Nov 1, 2024. Don’t miss out on world-class learning, hands-on experience, and valuable networking. Apply now! https://www.mena.ml

🚀 Ideathon 2024 Update! 🌍 We're thrilled to share that we received an incredible 30 proposals, with 28 teams meeting the criteria to move forward! Teams have now been matched with their mentors, and mentorship sessions are well underway. 🙌 Next steps: 🎥 Teams are preparing their 15-minute project videos, which are due on October 19. 🏆 The judging phase kicks off on October 23 and will run for two weeks, followed by a live judging session that we'll share with the community. Stay tuned for announcements and updates! If you're interested in helping with the judging process, let us know by filling out the form below. Your support can make a big difference! 💡 https://lnkd.in/eAir8srE #DeepLearningIndaba #Ideathon2024 #AI #Mentorship #Innovation #AfricaAI

I was privileged to attend my first Deep Learning Indaba a couple of weeks ago in Dakar, Senegal where I presented a flash talk and poster about my master's research. It was an unforgettable experience and I feel super grateful to have met and connected with so many awesome people 😄 A special thanks to Kwasi Darkwa for filming this snippet and to the organisers of the Deep Learning Indaba for putting together such a great conference and supporting my attendance!

Lors de la conférence Deep Learning Indaba 2024 à #Dakar, Daouda Djiba, cofondateur de GalsenAI, appelle à un investissement accru dans les ressources et #infrastructures pour soutenir le développement de l'intelligence artificielle au #Sénégal, afin de ne pas manquer le virage technologique à venir. 👇🏼