Affinity Workshop
Joint IndabaXRwanda / BlackInAI
Bruno Ssekiwere · Pierrette M. MASTEL · Amal Rannen-Triki · Ulrich Paquet · Moayad Elamin · Khalil Liouane
MH2
Joint IndabaX Rwanda 2023 / Black In AI Workshop
An IndabaX is a locally-organised Indaba (i.e gathering) that helps develop knowledge and capacity in machine learning and artificial intelligence in individual countries across Africa.
A Deep Learning IndabaX is a locally-organised Indaba that helps spread knowledge and builds capacity in machine learning.
Objectives & goals of IndabaX Rwanda 2023
Gather and connect the ML community in Rwanda with a core objective of “Strengthening Machine Learning and AI in Rwanda."
To strengthen a community around Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Rwanda and facilitate learning:
Bring together all AI and ML practitioners of Rwanda.
Increase interest in AI and ML in Rwanda.
Connect students, start-ups, businesses and companies.
Increase the interest in research field in Rwanda
Schedule
Wed 11:20 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
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Event launch and Opening remarks
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Intro
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SlidesLive Video |
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Wed 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
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Keynote 1: AI Policy in Africa
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Keynote
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SlidesLive Video |
Vukosi Marivate 🔗 |
Thu 12:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
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The State of Large Language Model Research: Open Opportunities and Challenges
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Keynote
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SlidesLive Video |
Sara Hooker 🔗 |
Thu 1:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
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Coffee Break
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Coffee Break
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Thu 2:00 a.m. - 2:50 a.m.
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AI in Healthcare
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Invited Talk
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SlidesLive Video |
Chris Fourie 🔗 |
Thu 2:50 a.m. - 3:40 a.m.
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Reflections on Dataset Building, Ideas for Benefit Sharing
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Invited Talk
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SlidesLive Video |
Kathleen Siminyu 🔗 |
Thu 3:40 a.m. - 4:20 a.m.
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State of AI in Africa/Rwanda Panel Discussion
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Panel
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SlidesLive Video |
Audace Niyonkuru · Amal Rannen-Triki · Joris Cyizere 🔗 |
Thu 4:10 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
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Poster Session
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Posters
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Thu 4:20 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
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Lunch Break
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Thu 5:30 a.m. - 6:10 a.m.
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Building AI systems for Kinyarwanda
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Invited Talk
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SlidesLive Video |
Samuel Rutunda 🔗 |
Thu 6:10 a.m. - 6:40 a.m.
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AI community in Rwanda
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Invited Talks
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SlidesLive Video |
Isaac Manzi 🔗 |
Thu 6:40 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
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Coffee Break
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Thu 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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DeepMind Mentorship Session
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Mentorship Session
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Thu 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Awards + Closing
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Closing remarks
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