Host Institution

Deep Learning IndabaX Uganda

Schedule

• 26 Jul 2023
• 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM: Python and Data Science Fundamentals - Jean Amukwatse
• 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM: Machine Learning - Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Isaac Mukonyezi -
• 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Data Visualization - Richard Sserujongi
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM : Deep Learning /Neural Networks - Samiiha Nalwooga
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: NLP (Real life applications and implementation) - Vukosi
• 27 Jul 2023
• 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM : Linear Algebra - Claire Babirye
• 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM: Computer Vision- Jeremy Francis Tusubira
• 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Vertex AI (ML on Google Cloud) - Marvin Ngesa
• 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM: Pitching of Ideas
• 28 Jul 2023
• 8:00am – 8:30am: Arrival and Registration - All
• 8:30 am – 8:40 am : Welcome note and Opening Remarks: Bruno Ssekiwere (Team Lead)
• 8:40 am – 9:20 am : Keynote: Establishing solid foundations for multidisciplinary research to promote AI in Uganda. Dr. Kitoogo Fredrick - Principal UICT, former Director Planning NITA-U
• 9:20 am - 10:00 am: Invited talk: Artificial Intelligence for UN Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Martin Mubangizi, Head UN Global Pulse Lab Kampala
• 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Group photo Tea Break/Exhibitions (10:00 am - 10:30 am)
• 10:30 am - 11:10 am: Invited talk: Emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence Dr. Ernest Mwebaze, Executive Director, Sunbird AI
• 11:10 pm - 12:30 pm: Panel session 1: The application and impact of AI in various domains - Dr. Godliver Owomugisha, Head- Busitema AI and Interdisciplinary Research Group, Busitema University - Mr. Mwanja Joel, CTO - Tubayo - Ms. Grace Aikomo, Data Scientist - Mara Scientific - Mr. Alvin Kabwama, Special Tactics Team Lead, NSSF Moderator: Barbara Apilli
• 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch and Project Exhibitions (12:30 pm – 1:30 pm)
• 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm: Spotlight talks - Language Hackathon: Kickstarting translation apps in UG (Presentations from the top 3 teams)
• 2:45 pm - 3:50 pm: Panel session 2: Harnessing the Power of AI: Building stronger communities through interdisciplinary collaboration - Mr. Mbaka Paul, Ass. Commissioner, Health Services - Division of Health Information Management, Ministry of Health - Mr. Mugagga Pius, Co-founder and Team Lead, LavingtonData - Dr. Rose Nakasi - Lecturer, Busitema University - Mr. Nsumba Solomon - Software Engineer, Sunbird AI | Ph.D. Student - Makerere University Moderator: Hewitt Tusiime
• 3:50 pm - 4:00 pm : Hackathon: Announcing and Awarding the winning solution - Organizing committee
• 4:00 pm : Closing Remarks & Departure - Organizing committee

List of Speakers