Google at Deep Learning Indaba 2025
Google at Deep Learning Indaba 2025
Google Research and Google Deepmind are proud to be sponsors of the 8th annual Deep Learning Indaba meeting, which is being held in Kigali, Rwanda from August 17th through August 22nd. Deep Learning Indaba aims to strengthen and unite the African Machine Learning and AI community through various events from hackathons and workshops to networking opportunities. As a leader in machine learning research, Google researchers are leading several keynotes, tutorials, and workshops, among other activities.
Attending @DeepIndaba in person? Be sure to drop by the Google booth to learn more about how we’re actively leveraging ML and AI techniques to develop sustainable solutions, helping address some of Africa's most pressing challenges.
Visit the @GoogleResearch X and Google Research LinkedIn accounts for announcements about Google booth activities (e.g., demos and Q&A sessions, which are also listed below).
Continue below to learn more about how Google researchers are engaged at Deep Learning Indaba 2025 (Google affiliations highlighted in bold).
All session times are provided in CAT.
*Date, time and session location may be subject to change.
Google Booth Activities
*Dates and times may be subject to change. Stop by the Google booth for more details.
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Monday, August 18 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Astra Tutor: Exploring the Future of Learning with an AI Tutor Research PrototypePresenter: Aliya Rysbek & Miruna Pislar
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Tuesday, August 19 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Robust Disaster Assessment from Aerial ImageryPresenter: Mohamed Elfatih & Mohamed Khair
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Wednesday, August 20 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (after group photo)
Gemini & Post AGI Research Q&APresenters: Alex Goldin & Steph Hughes-Fitt
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Wednesday, August 20 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
MedGemmaPresenter: Mercy Asiedu
Keynote
Monday, August 18 | 10:30AM — 11:00AM
Whose Gold? Aligning AI with Diverse Views on what’s Safe, Aligned, and Beneficial
Speaker: Verena Rieser
Workshops
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Thursday, August 21 | 9:00AM — 4:00PM
TrustAI Workshop: Building Public Awareness and EngagementPanelist: Mercy Asiedu
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Thursday, August 21 | 9:00AM — 4:00PM
Robotics and Automation in AfricaPanelist: Aisha Walcott-Bryant
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Thursday, August 21 | 9:00AM — 4:00PM
Data Science for Health WorkshopSpeaker/MedGemma tutorial+Ideathon: Mercy Asiedu
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Friday, August 22 | 9:00AM — 1:00PM
Responsible AI: from Africa to the WorldPanelist: Aisha Walcott-Bryant
Board & Organizing Committee
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Shakir Mohamed
- Trustees
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Ulrich Paquet
- Trustees
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Avishkar Bhoopchand
- Executive Board
- Communications and Social Media
- Mentorship Programme
- Baobab
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Amal Rannen-Triki
- Executive Board
- Ideathon Chair
- Indaba X
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James Allingham
- Workshops Chair
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Marie-Céleste Bagniakana
- Communications and Social Media
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Shruti Sheth
- Faculty Engagement
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Claudia Van Der Salm
- Ideathon