Deep Learning Indaba

Spotlighting the @lynguallabs Community 🌍🗣️ From groundbreaking research to building inclusive AI for African languages, LyngualLabs is shaping the future of NLP across the continent. With award-winning work presented at the Deep Learning Indaba, NeurIPS, Interspeech, and NAACL, this community is pushing the boundaries of speech and language technologies for African voices. Beyond the research, they are democratizing AI education through mentorship and hands-on training for hundreds of learners globally. At the heart of their work is a simple but powerful belief: language should never be a barrier to technology. Watch their showcase to see how they are building inclusive AI, one voice at a time. In-Person Registration: Still open through the Ticket Lottery (paid) until 30 May: /2026/Applications/ Virtual Indaba: Registrations are open to join #DLI2026 online! 👉 /2026/virtual-indaba-2026/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

The Indaba Success Story: Victor Olufemi @OlufemivictorT 💡 Sometimes the best part of the Indaba is seeing where the journey leads after the sessions end. We caught up with Olufemi Victor, who shared some of his personal highlights and what he’s been able to achieve within the community. It’s stories like these that remind us of the quiet impact of connecting with one another. 🌍 Reminder: In-Person Registration: Still open through the Ticket Lottery (paid) until 30 May 👉 /2026/Applications/ Virtual Indaba: You can register to join the DLI2026 online! 👉 /2026/virtual-indaba-2026/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

Spotlighting the @gritinai Community 🇳🇬✨ Founded in 2023 in Edo State, Nigeria, GritinAI is building a vibrant, people-driven ecosystem where AI learning moves from theory into real-world action. From their flagship AI Connect conference to supporting startups in building prototypes in just 24 hours, they are creating meaningful pathways for the next generation of African AI talent. Their work in convening policymakers and researchers highlights the power of collaboration in solving local challenges. A big thank you to the @gritinai team for their dedication to accessibility and inclusion! #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

⏳ The clock is ticking! There are only 5 days left to submit your nominations for the 2026 Deep Learning Indaba Awards. We are looking for the innovators, researchers, and leaders who are shaping the future of AI and excellence across Africa. Don't miss the chance to recognise excellence in these categories: ● The Kambule Doctoral Award ● The Alele-Williams Masters Award ● The Maathai Impact Award ● The Anta Diop Award Help us celebrate brilliant minds! Deadline: May 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm CAT Nominate or Apply Here: /awards/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

🌍✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Dr David Adelani @davlanade , Assistant Professor at the @mcgillu McGill University School of Computer Science and Canada CIFAR AI Chair @CIFAR_News , as our invited speaker at this year’s Deep Learning Indaba in Lagos, Nigeria! Dr Adelani will be delivering a talk on Monday, August 3rd, at 12:00 pm GMT+1 titled: Lessons from the Trenches: Building African-Centric LLMs for African Languages. An award-winning researcher with over 50 publications, Dr Adelani has led the development of groundbreaking models like AfroXLMR and AfriqueLLM. His work is at the forefront of ensuring that low-resource African languages are prioritised in the global advancement of AI technologies. Reflecting on the vision for his talk and the spirit of the Indaba community, Dr Adelani shares: "Ultimately, this talk aims to inspire more African researchers to develop African-centric models tailored to their languages and real-world use cases." Join us for this essential conversation on the future of African AI! Registrations for the Virtual Indaba are still open! /2026/virtual-indaba-2026/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

Virtual Indaba 2026: Registrations now open! The Deep Learning Indaba continues to offer the opportunity to join our annual event fully online. For those unable to attend in Lagos, Nigeria, the Virtual Indaba 2026 provides a dedicated pathway to participate from anywhere. The virtual experience includes: Live-streamed tutorials, keynotes, and workshops. Live Q&A and virtual networking. Sponsor engagement and digital resources. Certificate of attendance. Further details and registration: /2026/virtual-indaba-2026/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

Spotlighting the UNILUS AI Community 🇿🇲✨ It is inspiring to see how grassroots groups are driving change across the continent. From Lusaka to the global stage, the UNILUS AI community has been doing incredible work, from winning the Yango National Hackathon to developing practical solutions like AI-powered hospital systems. They are a wonderful example of how students and professionals are coming together to build ethical, impactful solutions for healthcare and education. A big thank you to Unilus AI Community for sharing their story with us!

Grace’s Indaba Story: What She Gained and How You Can Be Next Financial aid applications are officially closed, but the Registration Ticket Lottery is still open. Here’s what you need to know: Why a lottery? Demand is extremely high, and the lottery system provides a fair and transparent chance at the remaining seats. How this route works: This is a paid attendance route. These fees are essential because they support core operational costs and help subsidise attendance for those receiving financial support. Deadline: 30 May 2026 Learn more: Full details: /2026/applications/ Enter the lottery: eplearningindaba.com/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

🪘 Awards season is back! 🪘 We are proud to open our 2026 awards nominations! The awards recognise excellence amongst Africans each year in all areas related to African flourishing, innovation and AI. Here are the categories for this year: - The Kambule Doctoral Award - The Alele-Williams Masters Award - The Maathai Impact Award - The Anta Diop Award Check our website to apply/nominate and to get more details about the eligibility criteria: /awards/ The deadline to apply is on the 10th of May 2026! #DLI2026 #indaba2026

The Call for Communities Deadline is EXTENDED! To give more grassroots AI communities the chance to share their journeys, we are extending the deadline for the Community Spotlight. Submit a 2–3 minute video showcasing your community’s work, impact, and contributions to the African AI ecosystem. Selected videos will be featured during the conference in Lagos and across our social media platforms! Remember, you can submit your application and video in both English and French! Detailed instructions are in the link. New Deadline: 30 April 2026 Register your community & submit your video 👉 /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAqE4lZGAHXcNwLS-_zPuUyC2FjupVLePIH0XquLJSjkwWbA/viewform #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

#DLI2026 Update: Registration Ticket Lottery Now Open! If you missed the financial aid deadline, you can still join us in Lagos through our Registration Ticket Lottery! What you need to know: The Lottery: To ensure fairness in our oversubscribed event, we use a lottery system for ticket allocation. Paid Route: This is a paid attendance route. We charge registration fees to cover the high operational costs of hosting an Indaba and to subsidise the costs of attendees with financial support. Financial Aid: Please note that applications for financial aid are now officially closed. Deadline to enter the lottery: 30 May 2026 Apply here: eplearningindaba.com Full Details 👉 /2026/applications/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026

Why apply to the Deep Learning Indaba 2026? Hear from those who joined us at #DLI2025 in Rwanda. Their experiences highlight what makes the Indaba unique: a dedicated community, world-class research, and a shared vision for African AI. Apply here: eplearningindaba.com/ #DLI2026 #Indaba2026