We’re excited to share that the AISSAC President, Grant Oosterwyk, will speak on a panel hosted by the Global Ubuntu Data Network—a collaborative community connecting African Data & AI professionals across the continent and the diaspora.
This conversation brings together practitioners, researchers, builders, and policymakers to explore how Africa can shape responsible, high-impact AI—from data infrastructure and governance to talent pipelines and entrepreneurship.
About the Event
- Topic: Advancing Africa’s Data & AI ecosystem through collaboration
- Hosts: Thandazile Mkhize and Aniefiok Ebong
- Format: Panel discussion + audience Q&A
- Who should attend: Data scientists, ML engineers, AI researchers, product leaders, founders, students, and anyone passionate about Africa’s digital future
Why This Matters
- Ubuntu in practice: Centering community sharing data responsibly, amplifying local knowledge, and building together.
- Bridging the continent & diaspora: Matching problems with talent, capital, and mentorship wherever they live.
- From pilots to scale: Turning promising AI use cases into sustainable products and public-good services.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical insights on building data pipelines in resource-constrained contexts
- Approaches to ethical, locally grounded AI development
- Community introductions and collaboration opportunities
- A clearer view of how to contribute whether you’re early in your career or leading teams
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