Yes, we’re back with deep learning, one layer at a time, to building Africa’s AI future
The Indabaš 2025 organising committee
Programme Chairs, Fundraising and Sponsor relations & Hackathon
Dan Masethe
Tshwane University of Technology
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & AI Fest and Poster Session
Eldon Burger
Stellenbosch University
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & Accounting Support
Emily-Rose Steyn
University of the Witwatersrand
Hackathon
Emmanuel Owusu Ahenkan
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences & Stellenbosch University
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & AI Fest and Poster Session
Gabriel Asare Williams
Mastercard (African Institute of Mathematical Sciences)
Marketing and Communication & AI Fest and Poster Session
Kwasi Darkwa
IndabaX Botswana & Botho University
Fundraising and Sponsor relations & AI Fest and Poster Session
Lesego Makhafola
University of Pretoria
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & AI Fest and Poster Session
Louise Fourie
Stellenbosch University
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & Marketing and Communication
Lucy van der Meulen
Stellenbosch University
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & AI Fest and Poster Session
Marcel Dunaiski
Stellenbosch University
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & AI Fest and Poster Session
Refiloe Motsoeneng
Stellenbosch University
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & Programme Chairs
Stephanie MĆ¼ller
IBM & University of the Witwatersrand
Local Organisation + Catering and Social Events & AI Fest and Poster Session
Tim Vermeulen
Stellenbosch University
Some of our visions for 2025 include:
For IndabaX South Africa 2025, we want this conference to be a sparkāone that ignites a sense of personal responsibility and possibility in every attendee. We want people to leave feeling inspired not just by the talks, but by their own potential to make a difference through machine learning and the choices they make every day. Whether itās pushing ourselves to do excellent, meaningful work in a masterās or PhD, having tough but important conversations with our families about the tools weāre building and using, or taking the time to deeply understand the technologies we work withāthis is leadership. Whether itās stepping up in the workplace to be the person others turn to, or building that business we know needs to existāthis is how change happens.
We donāt just need more leadersāwe need good leaders. Leaders who do the work, who take ownership, who serve their communities with courage, intelligence, and integrity. And that starts here, with each of us choosing to rise to that challenge. We want people to leave IndabaX 2025 not just inspired, but energised and ready to act.
Share success stories to show growth from contributions done by Indabax startups, etc and more workshops to share knowledge and understanding of AI models
To advance skills development in machine learning that equips emerging talent to shape the future world of work through the ethical, context-sensitive, and locally impactful application of AI.
Fun while learning. Focus on foundational concepts and increase the quality of outputs at the different levels. More collaboration between different sectors through projects and success stories. Continuous growth and impact in our communities
We believe the breakthroughs of tomorrow will not be led by lone geniuses, but by teams willing to work across boundaries, with humility, curiosity, and courage. Weāre here to champion those conversations. To make space for engineers to sit with epidemiologists. For ethicists to challenge developers. For students to teach professors something new. Because thatās how real progress happens.
Weāre not just here to learn, weāre here to lead. And leadership in this moment means building coalitions across disciplines, geographies, and lived experiences. If we do that, we donāt just innovate, we make a meaningful impact. Together.
Keep up the quantity, increase the quality š This year, let’s build a tangible bridge between industry and academia. Practice needs to meet the theory, theory needs to be implemented!
We envision a more AI-driven companies and research labs, bold conversations on how industry leverages AI and how academia can fuel its growth. The use of AI agents showcasing the futureāall driving African solutions to global impact
To create a dynamic and inclusive South African machine learning conference that empowers early postgraduate students by bridging the gap between academia and industry. Through engaging talks, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, we aim to cultivate the next generation of AI researchers and practitioners driving innovation in Africa.
Get more companies in the Cape Town AI ecosystem involved and more Industry speakers. More students hired for internships / full-time employment after DLIX
Through Deep Learning IndabaX South Africa, we envision creating spaces where communities, students, and researchers can break down complex AI systems, understand their inner workings, and build solutions that resonate with African contexts.
To help the incoming students have a strong foundation in Mathematical concepts, such as in the field of Linear Algebra and Statistics. We can prepare Notebooks to help teach the students. We feel this will help.