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Theme: Harnessing the Power of Data and AI for Namibia's Development

Master Ceremony: Mr Frans Haingura (Lecturer: Computer Science, NUST)

Day 1 - 23 July 2024

Opening Ceremony

08:30 - 11:00

The ENTCC Official Opening Programme

11:05 - 11:20

Tea Break

11:20 - 11:50

Technical Talk 1/ Keynote: The Role of AI in Sustainable Development Goals

Prof Antoine Bagula (Head of Department: Computer Science Programme, University of Western Cape).

11:50 -12:05

Technical Talk 2: Natural Language Processing for Indigenous Languages Preservation and Development

Alumni: Mr Blessing Sibanda

12:05 -13:05

Panel Discussion: AI Ethics and Bias in the African Context

Moderator:

Vivette Rittmann (Namibian Internet Governance Forumn (NamIGF) Working Group Member)

Panelists:

Dr Anna Shipepe (Lecturer: Department of Computing, Mathematical & Statistical Sciences | University of Namibia)
Prof Hossanna Twinomurinzi (Professor: Centre for Applied Data Science | University of Johannesburg)
Mr Fredy Embashu (Data Scientist |Standard Bank Namibia).

13:05 - 14:05

Lunch Break

+ Networking Break

14:05 - 14:20

AI an African Games

Ms Fideria Ndapopile (Business Analyst | MTC)

14:20 -14:40

Technical Talk 3: AI use Cases in Central Banking

Mrs Olivia Haenert (Digital Transformation Technical Expert, Strategy Projects & Transformation Department | Bank of Namibia)

14:40 - 17:00

Workshop: Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

Mr Naftali Indongo (Lecturer; Department: Software Engineering | NUST)
Ms Ruusa Ipinge (Lecturer; Department of Informatics| NUST)

Day 2 - 24 July 2024

08:30 - 09:50

FCI Research Day Official Opening Programme

Indaba X Namibia Hackathon in progress

10:00 - 10:15

Tea Break

10:20 -11:20

Part A : 10 Minutes Lighting Talk

Prof Jose Quenum and Prof Attlee M. Gamundani

Part B : Technical Talk : The Julia Programming Langauge in the AI Landscape

Prof Jose Quenum (Professor (Software-Engineering) | NUST)

11:20 - 12:00

Fireside Chat: Leveling up with LLMs: A Student Perspective on AI-Powered Learning

Moderator:

Mr Benjamin Akinmoyeje (PhD Student: Informatics | NUST)

Fireside Chatters (NUST Students):

Mr Benson Ntembo
Mr Michael Singiso
Ms Linda Patauli
Mr Simon Ihemba
Ms Rachel Lazarus

12:00 - 13:00

Panel Discussion 2: Technology, Research and Innovation: Building a Thriving AI Ecosystem in Namibia

Moderator :

Vanessa Maresch (Empowerment Specialist | Salt Essentials)

Panelists:

Mr Medmillian Handura (Head Digital Solutions | Schoemans Office Solutions)
Mr Efraim Vilho (Community Manager | CC-HUB)
Prof Attlee M. Gamundani (Associate Professor: Cybersecurity | NUST)

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break

+Networking Break

14:00 - 15:30

Hackathon / Competition Presentation and Judging

Moderators:

Ms Ruusa Ipinge
Mr Naftali Indongo

15:30 - 15:45

Remarks: UNESCO

Ms Kombada Mhopjeni (National Programme Officer for Natural Sciences | UNESCO Windhoek Office)

15:45 - 16:00

17:35 - 1:00

Announcements of Awards: UNESCO

Research Day : Valedictory Session

ETNCC Conference

DEEP LEARNING INDABA

OVERVIEW

What is Deep Learning Indaba ?

The Deep Learning Indaba is the annual meeting of the African machine learning and AI community. Since 2017, our mission has been to Strengthen African AI, and to ensure that Africans are owners and shapers of the coming advances in AI. As an educational charity, our work focuses on learning, teaching, research, and the role work of peer learning and community building.

In 2024, The Deep Learning Indaba will be held in Dakar, Senegal from the 1st to the 7th of September at Amadou Mahtar Mbow university (UAM).

The theme for this edition is “Xam Xamlé”

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Welcome to Deep Learning IndabaX Namibia, the premier gathering for grassroots artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation. Whether you are joining us on-site to network with local pioneers or tuning in virtually from across the globe, you are part of a vibrant ecosystem driving digital sovereignty, local capacity building, and state-of-the-art research. Secure your spot today and help build the future of technology for Namibia and the continent.