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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
    Description

    Improving livelihoods through Data Science and interdisciplinary research 🇺🇬. See full details

    • Wednesday 20 September
      • 09:00 → 09:19
        Welcome and Introductions 19m

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

      • 09:20 → 09:29
        Opening remarks 9m

        Dr. Daniel Otim - Dean, Faculty of Engineering

      • 09:30 → 10:29
        Tutorial 1: Python programming for data science 59m

        Mr. Kisitu Wilfred - Faculty of Engineering, Busitema University

      • 10:30 → 10:59
        Health Break 29m
      • 11:00 → 11:59
        Tutorial 2: Data engineering and analytics 59m

        Dr. Emmanuel Ahishakiye - Kyambogo University

      • 12:00 → 12:59
        Tutorial 3: Machine Learning 59m

        Dr. Ernest Mwebaze - Sunbird AI

      • 13:00 → 13:59
        Lunch Break 59m
      • 14:00 → 15:29
        Tutorial 4: Computer vision applications in health 1h 29m

        Dr. Rose Nakasi - Busitema University

      • 15:30 → 16:29
        Tutorial 5: Natural Language Processing 59m

        Dr. Andrew Katumba - Makerere University

      • 16:30 → 17:00
        Day 1 recap, reflections & networking 30m
    • Thursday 21 September
      • 09:00 → 09:09
        Day 2 Welcome & recap of Day 1 9m

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

      • 09:10 → 09:19
        Official Opening 9m

        Prof. Paul Waako - VC, Busitema University

      • 09:20 → 09:59
        [Keynote]: Data Science and Interdisciplinary Research for Thriving Livelihoods 39m

        Dr. Godliver Owomugisha - Busitema University

      • 10:00 → 10:29
        [Talk]: Skilling in AI and Data Science I/O pathways 29m

        Mr. Michael Niyitegeka - Refractory, Uganda

      • 10:30 → 11:29
        Health Break and poster session 59m
      • 11:30 → 12:59
        [Panel]: Capacity building in AI and Data Science: What is the role of Universities, Industry, and Government? 1h 29m

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

      • 14:00 → 14:59
        [Spotlight Talks]: A tour of AI and Data Science research 59m
      • 15:00 → 15:29
        [Talk]: AI in private sector 29m

        Mr. Kato Dickson - Stanbic

      • 15:30 → 15:59
        [Talk]: AI for social good Initiatives by GIZ 29m

        TBD - GIZ

      • 16:00 → 16:49
        Poster awards, closure and networking 49m
      • 16:50 → 17:39
        Cocktail 49m
    • Friday 22 September
      • 09:00 → 19:00
        Rock Climbing (Day 3 Sept/22) 10h Tororo Town

        Tororo Town