Draft:Deep Learning Indaba
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| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit Organization |
| Website | https://deeplearningindaba.com/ |
The Deep Learning Indaba Conference is an annual event aimed at strengthening African machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) communities by bringing together researchers, students, and practitioners from across the continent. The conference provides a platform to share research, collaborate, and increase awareness of AI's potential impact on African societies. Founded in 2017, the Deep Learning Indaba has grown to become one of Africa's leading conferences dedicated to AI and machine learning.[1][2][3]
History
The Deep Learning Indaba Conference was founded by a group of African AI researchers and practitioners. The inaugural event took place in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in 2017. Since then, the conference has rotated among various African countries, with each host location chosen to enhance participation from diverse regions of the continent. In recent years, the conference has evolved into a well-recognized gathering in the AI community, encouraging African involvement in global research conversations.[4]
Activities
Format and Content
The conference includes a variety of activities such as:
- Keynote Talks: Presentations by prominent figures in AI, including researchers, industry leaders, and academics.
- Workshops: Interactive sessions on specialized topics within AI and machine learning, aimed at beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
- Poster Sessions: Platforms for participants to showcase their research work and receive feedback from peers and experts.
- Hackathons: Coding sessions where attendees solve real-world problems through machine learning and AI applications.
- Panel Discussions: Conversations on critical issues in AI, including ethics, policy implications, and Africa-specific AI challenges.
Notable keynote speakers in the past indaba include:
- Anima Anandkumar (2018)[5]
- Nando de Freitas (2018)
- Jeff Dean (2018)[6]
- Aisha Walcott-Bryant (2019)
- Abdoulaye Baniro Diallo (2019)
- Ruha Benjamin (2019)[7]
- Ciira wa Maina (2019)
- Finale Doshi-Velez (2019)
- Andrew Ng (2019)
- Fei-Fei Li (2019)
- Elaine O. Nsoesie (2022)
- G. Ayorkor Korsah (2023)[8]
- Timnit Gebru (2023)
- Rahul Dodhia (2023)
References
- ^ "CIRG students @ Deep Learning IndabaX". 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Deep Learning Indaba: A Pan-African Pilgrimage in AI". 19 October 2023.
- ^ "5th edition of Deep Learning Indaba 2023 commences". 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Why I loved Every second at Deep Learning Indaba | InstaDeep - Decision-Making AI for the Enterprise". 20 September 2018.
- ^ "Anima Anandkumar, the machine learning guru behind AWS bids adieu to AWS | Packt Hub". Packt Hub. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Google AI with Jeff Dean: GCPPodcast 146". YouTube. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Nairobi—Deep Learning Indaba Keynote — Ruha Benjamin". Ruha Benjamin. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ GNA (2023-09-05). "The potential of AI should not be ignored — Dr Korsah". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
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