Are you interested in artificial intelligence but don’t know where to start? Do you want to understand how to train, start a business, or build a career in AI, despite limited resources?
This free masterclass is for you!
Gilles Hacheme
Applied Researcher at Microsoft's AI for Good Lab
- 21/06/2025
- 10:00 GMT
- Online
- 60 Minutes
- Free
Masterclass theme
Developing AI in Africa: Challenges to overcome and opportunities to seize!
Why this masterclass?
Artificial intelligence is already transforming the world. Healthcare, agriculture, finance, education: no field is immune. But in Africa, the challenges are numerous: access to data, language barriers, limited infrastructure… And yet, the potential is immense. Understanding AI in an African context means learning to navigate local constraints, leverage existing resources, and create impact.
That’s exactly what Gilles Hacheme offers in this masterclass. Drawing on his experience as a researcher at Microsoft and a committed entrepreneur, he will share a clear, realistic, and inclusive vision of artificial intelligence in Africa.
Our expert
Gilles Hacheme is a researcher at Microsoft’s AI for Good lab in Kenya. With a PhD in econometrics and machine learning, he has dedicated his career to developing useful, accessible AI solutions tailored to the realities of Africa. An active member of the Masakhane NLP community and co-founder of Ai4Innov, he works on concrete projects in computer vision, statistics, remote sensing, and inclusive fashion with InFashAI.
What makes this masterclass unique?
Ask your questions in advance and receive answers live from Gilles Hacheme. He will provide you with a clear understanding of the real obstacles and potential of AI in Africa and concrete tools for learning, contributing, or undertaking projects in this field. An immersive format with an expert in the field who is passionate about the social impact of technology.
The target of this masterclass
Whether you are a student, developer, entrepreneur, researcher, executive, or simply curious, this masterclass is for you if you want to:
Understand the real challenges and opportunities of AI in Africa
Identify the best strategies for training with limited resources
Contribute to impactful projects in your community
Build a career or launch an AI project, despite the obstacles
👉 Register now to build the AI of tomorrow, in Africa and for Africa!
