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DSA Uganda Eastern, Busitema University, Tororo Campus, September 2023

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Conference Hall, FoE, Busitema University, Faculty of Engineering

Conference Hall, FoE, Busitema University, Faculty of Engineering

Busitema University - Busia Along Tororo - Kampla Highway
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Improving livelihoods through Data Science and interdisciplinary research 🇺🇬. See full details

  • Wednesday, 20 September
    • 1
      Welcome and Introductions

      Dr. Godliver Owomugisha and Dr. Martin Mubangizi - Busitema University & Pulse Lab Kampala

    • 2
      Opening remarks

      Dr. Daniel Otim - Dean, Faculty of Engineering

    • 3
      Tutorial 1: Python programming for data science

      Mr. Kisitu Wilfred - Faculty of Engineering, Busitema University

    • 4
      Health Break
    • 5
      Tutorial 2: Data engineering and analytics

      Dr. Emmanuel Ahishakiye - Kyambogo University

    • 6
      Tutorial 3: Machine Learning

      Dr. Ernest Mwebaze - Sunbird AI

    • 7
      Lunch Break
    • 8
      Tutorial 4: Computer vision applications in health

      Dr. Rose Nakasi - Busitema University

    • 9
      Tutorial 5: Natural Language Processing

      Dr. Andrew Katumba - Makerere University

    • 10
      Day 1 recap, reflections & networking
  • Thursday, 21 September
    • 11
      Day 2 Welcome & recap of Day 1

      Dr. Godliver Owomugisha and Dr. Martin Mubangizi - Busitema University & Pulse Lab Kampala

    • 12
      Official Opening

      Prof. Paul Waako - VC, Busitema University

    • 13
      [Keynote]: Data Science and Interdisciplinary Research for Thriving Livelihoods

      Dr. Godliver Owomugisha - Busitema University

    • 14
      [Talk]: Skilling in AI and Data Science I/O pathways

      Mr. Michael Niyitegeka - Refractory, Uganda

    • 15
      Health Break and poster session
    • 16
      [Panel]: Capacity building in AI and Data Science: What is the role of Universities, Industry, and Government?

      Moderator – Prof. Florence Tushabe
      Panelist: Mr. Michael Niyitegeka, Dr. Nibikora Ildephonse, Prof. Biira Safina - Soroti University, Refactory Uganda, Busitema University, Busitema University

    • 17
      [Spotlight Talks]: A tour of AI and Data Science research
    • 18
      [Talk]: AI in private sector

      Mr. Kato Dickson - Stanbic

    • 19
      [Talk]: AI for social good Initiatives by GIZ

      TBD - GIZ

    • 20
      Poster awards, closure and networking
    • 21
      Cocktail
  • Friday, 22 September
    • 22
      Rock Climbing (Day 3 Sept/22) Tororo Town

      Tororo Town
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