Bridging the AI Talent Gap in Eastern Africa
Join us for the AI Talent Workshop Series titled: Bridging the AI Talent Gap in Eastern Africa. A dynamic, pan-African conversation designed to bridge the AI skills gap through industry-academia collaboration. Hosted by Qhala, this Eastern Africa [Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia] edition will spotlight practical strategies to unlock equitable access to AI tools, infrastructure, and learning opportunities, especially for underrepresented groups in the AI ecosystem.
Why Attend the Workshop
Learn from leading experts across academia, industry, and policy as they share models of successful collaboration for AI talent development.
Contribute to shaping actionable solutions for compute access, curriculum relevance, and inclusive skills development.
Build connections with professionals and institutions committed to growing Africa’s AI capacity and innovation ecosystem.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:
University faculty, students, and researchers in AI and data science
Technology companies and startup founders
Policymakers and government officials
Donors, ecosystem builders, and development partners
AI practitioners, trainers, and digital skills advocates
Date: 19th August, 2025
Time: 5 pm EAT
Where: Virtual
USE THIS LINK TO JOIN THE WEBINAR: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83511900453?pwd=WbyfgU6sd6FX5ckXyRJBgkLXvEzBrh.1
ZOOM MEETING ID: 83511900453
PASSWORD: 186300
NOTE:
To prepare well for this webinar, please take time to read the 2025 Africa AI Talent Readiness Index a flagship initiative under the Catalyzing Africa’s AI Leadership project, supported by the Gates Foundation launched by Qhala during the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali.
Contact Us
For any inquiries email : pr@qhala.com