We are pleased to announce the Data Science Africa 2026 Summer School, an intensive 3-day program designed to equip students and early-career researchers with practical and theoretical foundations in modern data science.
The summer school will cover core topics, including:
- Python for Data Science
- Data storytelling and visualization
- Machine Learning Fundamentals
- Ethics and Responsible AI
- Hands-on projects using real-world datasets
- Agentic AI and Multi-Agent Systems
- Multimodal AI and LLMs
- AI on the Edge and Resource-Constrained Environments
- NLP and African Language Models
- Explainable AI and Model Interpretability
The summer school program is designed for undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, and professionals working with large-scale or unique datasets. Background in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related fields is essential.
How to apply for Summer school
To participate in this Summer School, participants are required to register using this Registration form and take a short quiz designed for beginners.
Download the zipped file, complete the exercises, and submit by uploading your file. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Important dates for the Summer school
- Application is open from: 26 Jan 2026 - March 15th 2026
- Acceptance: March 31, 2026
Inquiries:
For any inquiries about the summer school, please contact:
