AI for Business and Finance in Africa:
Challenges and Innovations
Explore how AI transforms Africa’s business and financial sectors. Join industry and academic leaders as they address regional challenges with innovative, ethical AI solutions.
Workshop at Deep Learning Indaba 2025
Date: 21 August 2025 · Kigali, Rwanda
Speakers
Workshop Agenda
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:10 | Opening Remarks Welcome, goals, housekeeping |
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| 09:10–09:40 | Invited Talk 1 “AI-Driven Innovation in African Banking & Finance” |
Dr Mark Nasila (FNB) |
| 09:40–09:55 | Contributed Talk 1 Short presentation on submitted work |
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| 09:55–11:30 | Askya Interactive Session “AI for Business and Finance in Africa: Building AI Ventures” Talk + live pitch & feedback segment |
Babacar Seck (Askya Investment Partners) |
| 11:30–12:00 | Tea Break | - |
| 12:00–12:30 | Invited Talk 2 “The unique challenges of supply chain forecasting in African Industry” |
Dario Fanucchi (Isazi Consulting) |
| 12:30–13:00 | Poster Session Interactive poster presentations and networking |
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| 13:00–14:30 | Lunch Provided by the main DLI 2025 conference |
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| 14:30–15:00 | Invited Talk 3 “Use of data for Decision Making in Business Risk Assessment” |
Dr Lindani Dube & Prof. Tanja Verster (NWU) |
| 15:00–15:15 | Contributed Talk 2 Short presentation on submitted work |
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| 15:15–15:30 | Contributed Talk 3 Short presentation on submitted work |
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| 15:30–16:00 | Panel Discussion “AI for African Industry: Opportunities, Risks, and Innovation” |
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Organisers
Partners & Sponsors
Isazi Consulting
Wits Business School
NWU Centre for BMI
Askya Investment Partners
NITheCS
