Day 2: Elevating Africa’s AI Future Through Collaboration, Innovation & Talent

Day 2: Elevating Africa’s AI Future Through Collaboration, Innovation & Talent

4th GDSAI Summit, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science
Day 2 of the 4th Global Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit 2025, hosted by @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University, concluded with powerful conversations, cutting-edge demonstrations, and a renewed call for collaboration to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. Building on the momentum of Day 1, the final day brought together policymakers, technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs, youth innovators and industry leaders to explore practical pathways for deploying safe, scalable, and sustainable AI across the continent. Youth Talent Forum: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of AI Pioneers One of the day's most anticipated sessions was the Youth Talent Forum, showcasing young African innovators developing AI solutions grounded in local context and built for real-world impact. Speakers included: Caroline Gakii – Developer of an AI-powered digital telepathology microscope Wallace Milei, CEO, Keja AI Mark Mwoche, Founder &…
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The Global Data Science & AI Summit 2025: Charting the Future of Human-Centered Innovation

The Global Data Science & AI Summit 2025: Charting the Future of Human-Centered Innovation

4th GDSAI Summit, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science
The 4th Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit, hosted by @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University, opened its doors today to an audience of industry leaders, academics, policymakers, and innovators from across the world — united by one vision: Unlocking the Power of Big Data and AI to Shape the Future through Innovation. From the opening remarks to the final keynote, Day 1 of #GDSAI2025 was a powerful blend of intellect, imagination, and inspiration. Conversations centered on the rapid rise of AI, its transformative potential across sectors, and the growing need for ethical, inclusive, and responsible data ecosystems. Highlights from the Day A Journey from Data to Intelligence In his welcoming address, Dr. Sevilla, @iLabafrica Director - Strathmore University, reflected on the evolution of analytics to artificial intelligence: “We have always…
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