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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 21

A flagship keynote panel at #DLI2025 delved into the critical topic of AI policy and national strategies for Africa.

The panel featured insights from Jane Munga, Barbara Glover, Virginia Dignum, and Vukosi Marivate. The session also included a special message from H.E. Ms. Lerato D. Mataboge.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are thrilled to introduce the Pamodzi Awards, a true testament to the power of our community.

A huge congratulations to the inaugural winner, Jeremiah Olugbenga Olamijuwon, for exemplifying the spirit of unity and for his impactful engagement!

Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 20

Another important session at #DLI2025.

The Women in Machine Learning (WIML) event was dedicated to an open discussion on the challenges women face in the field, and to exploring potential solutions.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 20

Data is the lifeblood of AI, and yesterday's discussion on African Datasets was a powerful call to action for inclusivity and equity.

This initiative aims to bridge the data gap by building a robust repository of high-quality, African-relevant datasets.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 20

Recapping Day 3 at #DLI2025!

Day 3 brought together founders and innovators driving the future of African AI startups. The discussion explored how homegrown startups are tackling real-world challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and finance with cutting-edge AI solutions.

Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 19

Today's community sessions were all about action! 💡 First, we saw the incredible Top 5 Community Challenge Finalists showcase their innovative projects. The teams are tackling critical issues, with top areas of focus: Health, Agriculture, Climate, Language preservation and building responsible AI.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Publication Oral Presentations were a brilliant glimpse into the innovative work coming out of the continent.

This session offered a powerful preview of the projects that will be on full display at our poster session tomorrow!

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 19

We were honoured to host our Faculty Panel Session, a crucial step in ensuring faculty and academia are at the heart of the conversation.

The session was a reminder that the classroom is where future innovators are shaped.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 19

Following a day of deep-dive tutorials, attendees at #DLI2025 got to put their knowledge to the test in practical, hands-on sessions!

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 19

A look back at the incredible learning from yesterday! Our attendees got to dive deep into some of the most exciting fields in AI through our parallel tutorial sessions.
A huge thank you to our expert presenters for sharing their knowledge: Luis Serrano, Dr. Arnu Pretorius and Yousra Farhan.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 18

What an incredible keynote by Max Welling!

He’s challenging us to look beyond chatbots to the "fifth paradigm of scientific discovery": AI4Science. His talk explores how AI is transforming everything from predicting the weather to accelerating molecular simulations.

#DLI2025 #Indaba2025

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 18

A thought-provoking keynote at #DLI2025 by Verena Rieser!

Her talk challenged the idea of a single “gold standard” for AI alignment. It was a call to action: moving beyond narrow safety metrics to embrace a pluralistic approach that accounts for our diverse, and sometimes conflicting, human values.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 18

Celebrating African research excellence at #DLI2025!

The Alele-Williams Masters Award honours outstanding research and writing by master's candidates at African universities, upholding Grace Alele-Williams’ legacy.

Congratulations to Cynthia Amol and Keneilwe Mokoka

Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 18

At #DLI2025, we were honoured to receive a welcome remark by Prof. Kayihura Muganga Didas, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Rwanda and Yves Iradukunda, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT & Innovation.

Their addresses reinforced Rwanda’s commitment to Africa’s growing ML ecosystem.

Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 18

#DLI2025 kicks off with opening remarks from the General Chairs, Bruno Ssekiwere, Pierrette Mahoro Mastel & Tejumade Afonja 🌍

They emphasised collaboration, community building & innovation in advancing Africa’s ML ecosystem, and shared why Rwanda is a fitting host this year ✨

#indaba2025 #Urunana

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 18

What a start to #DLI2025! The energy was incredible as attendees jumped into the fundamentals tutorials and hands-on practical sessions. The day concluded with a warm welcome ceremony that set the stage for an unforgettable week of learning and collaboration.

Day 2 is already underway.

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 17

We’re excited to unveil the first #DLI2025 lineup of tutorials and practicals:

✨ Machine Learning Foundations
✨ Generative Models & LLMs for African languages

All tutorial content will also be available online after the Indaba. Don’t miss out, subscribe here 👉 lnkd.in/eCgXRqsV

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Aug 17

Welcome to #DLI2025! The energy is already electric at registration. We are so excited to see everyone

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Jul 30

We are thrilled to announce our next keynote speaker
@wellingmax.bsky.social, Professor at the University of Amsterdam, Visiting Professor at Caltech and CTO & Co-Founder of CuspAI.
Catch his talk “How AI could transform the sciences” on August 18 at 4:30 PM GMT+2.
#DLI2025

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Jul 28

📣 The official press release for #DLI2025 is here!
We’re heading to Kigali to connect 1000+ brilliant minds shaping the future of AI in Africa 🌍
Read more about what’s coming:
🔗https://deeplearningindaba.com/blog/2025/07/press-release-dli-2025/

#Indaba2025
#Urunana

Press Release DLI 2025 - Deep Learning Indaba

Deep Learning Indaba 2025: Africa’s biggest AI Community Gathers 1000 participants in Kigali, Rwanda to Shape the Future KIGALI, RWANDA –July 14th, 2025– The Deep Learning Indaba (DLI), Africa’s premi...

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Jul 21

🚨 Keynote alert! We’re thrilled to welcome
‪Sanmi Koyejo as our next speaker in #DLI2025!
Catch the session "Beyond benchmarks: Building a science of AI measurement" On Tuesday, August 19 at 9 am GMT+2.
🌐 Join us now via the Virtual indaba: deeplearningindaba.com/2025/virtual...

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re excited to welcome @verenarieser.bsky.social, Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, as our first keynote speaker at #DLI2025 !
Don't miss her talk around AI Alignment on Monday, August 18, 10:30 am GMT+2 !
Join us virtually now ! 🌐 deeplearningindaba.com/2025/virtual...

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TrustAI Workshop @Deep Learning Indaba @trustai.bsky.social · Jul 9

Call for papers closes today, you may still have a few hours before the submission portal closes! Trust AI workshop co-located with the @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Jul 2

We're incredibly proud to highlight the work presented by Jonathan Mukiibi of the Makerere AI Lab at #DLI2024 ! ✨
Learn more in @nature.com Africa article: "To fight Ebola misinformation, AI mines old-tech radio data"👉
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
By @sciwriabdul.bsky.social

To fight Ebola misinformation, AI mines old-tech radio data

Insights from machine learning models in Uganda can be used to tailor policies for handling present and future disease outbreaks.

www.nature.com

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Deep Learning Indaba @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social · Jun 2

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