Deep Learning Indaba


The Deep Learning Indaba is an annual conference and educational event that aims to strengthen machine learning and artificial intelligence capacity across Africa. Launched in 2017, it brings together students, researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers from across the African continent.

History

The Deep Learning Indaba began in 2017 at the University of the Witwatersrand with over 300 participants from 23 African countries, offering tutorials in advanced AI topics and featuring notable speakers like Nando de Freitas. In 2018, it expanded to 650 delegates at Stellenbosch University, introducing parallel sessions to encourage collaboration. The 2019 edition in Nairobi, Kenya, reflected further growth, with increasing sponsorship and support from major tech companies like Google and Microsoft.
YearHost countryVenue
2017Johannesburg, South AfricaWits University
2018Stellenbosch, South AfricaStellenbosch University
2019Nairobi, KenyaKenyatta University
2020CancelledCancelled due to Covid 19
2021--
2022Tunis, TunisiaSup’Com
2023Accra, GhanaUniversity of Ghana
2024Dakar, SenegalAmadou Mahtar Mbow University
2025Kigali, RwandaUniversity of Rwanda