Introduction to Data Science

​Introduction

​The "Introduction to Data Science" event, scheduled for January 25, 2025, at Sotehub, is a hands-on opportunity for youths, students, and professionals to explore the fundamentals of data science and familiarize themselves with the Zindi platform. This event will feature keynote speeches from industry leaders, researchers, and educators, focusing on the role of data science in driving financial inclusion and economic development. Participants will also engage in a practical session to applying data science techniques to predict banking access trends. Join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation!. This is brought to you by Beyond Data Zindi Community - Data science , Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

​9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• ​Arrival and Registration

• ​Networking

​10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

• ​Welcome Remarks

  • ​By Event Host

​10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

• ​Keynote Speeches

  1. ​Educational Institutions: Dr Cyril Wandera from Technical university of Mombasa

  2. ​Researchers and Innovation Hubs: Dr Mathew Egessa from Research hub (BEIHUB)

  3. ​Financial Literacy: Mr Omar Charles Branch Manager Stanbic Bank Kenya

​11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

• ​Panel Discussion: "The Role of Data Science in Financial Inclusion and Economic Development"

  • ​Moderated by Dr Mathew Egessa

  • ​Panelists - Dr Mariam swaleh , Dr Cyril Wandera and Mr Fred Lewa , Stanbic bank.

  • ​Open Q&A session with the audience

​12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

• ​Lunch Break

​1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

• ​Introduction to the Zindi Platform

  • ​Guided by Emmanuel Madanga Bwire , Zindi Ambassador

  • ​Hands-on demonstration of Zindi's features

​2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• ​Practical Data Science Session

  • ​Guided by Emmanuel Madanga Bwire , Zindi Ambassador

  • ​Hands-on activity: Predicting the chances of having a bank account

​3:00 PM

• ​Closing Remarks

  • ​Thank you note to speakers, partners, and participants