Hello!
Welcome to a new week and we have good news for you! Today is the beginning of the 2021 edition of the AI Bootcamp, reputed to be one of the most significant AI Events in Africa! We hope you’ve cleared your schedules to be a part of this life-changing event with experts drawn from all walks of life.
Why should you attend?
Opportunity to learn new things - By attending AI Bootcamp 2021, you’ll get fresh perspectives and ideas about the field of Machine learning, Business, and Data Science. All you need to do is sit through the sessions, jotting down new information.
Self Investment - By attending an event like AI Bootcamp 2021, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about AI, Data Science, Business Development, and Machine Learning. According to Benjamin Franklin, If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it from him. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
Opportunity to become an expert- If you are an innovator, inventor, or experienced tech professional, attending an event like AI Bootcamp 2021 will help boost your brand in the tech industry and strengthen your knowledge and position.
So join us today as we kick off Africa's biggest AI Bootcamp! https://bit.ly/GSAIB2021
Here Is The Line-up For Today:
10:00 -11:30 Opening Event: Welcome Address by Dr Bayo Adekanmbi, Convener Data Science Nigeria and Welcome Keynote by Dr Uyi Stewart, Chairman, Data Science Nigeria
12:30-14:00 Data Science for Human Resource/People Analytics by Dr Raphael Yemitan, PWC
14:30-16:00 [Breakout] Data warehouse 101 by Damilola Ojo, Delta Partners, Dubai
14:30-16:00 [Breakout] Customer Lifecycle Management through Data Analytics by Mr Anthony Obi, from MTN Nigeria
16:30-18:00 Big Picture Session: AI for Social and Business Growth in Africa by Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Lead Faculty, Tekedia Institute
It’s not too late! Register now and join all the knowledge-packed sessions!
Click GENERAL SESSION here to register and join
Scholarships
DAAD In-Country / In-Region Scholarship Programmes 2021 For Graduates and Postgraduates 2021
French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme 2022
University of Edinburgh Funded Ph.D. Research Projects 2022-2023
University of Toronto Fung Yiu King Memorial Scholarship
University of Copenhagen Ph.D. Positions 2021-2022 [Paid Positions]
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship Award in Switzerland
Job Opportunities
Manager, Products and Solutions C&I at Mastercard
Director, Digital Products & Transformation (MEA), Global Advisory Solutions at Accion
Lead Knowledge Analyst – Aid & Trade at Boston Consulting Group in Nigeria
Country Manager at Johnson & Johnson in Nigeria
Tech News
WhatsApp launches new function for couples
Apple Launches AI/ML Residency Program, Here’s How To Apply
Tech Startup TalentQL launches AltSchool Africa for Software Engineers
Nigerian Fintech Brass closes $1.7M Funding Round
26 Young African Entrepreneurs selected for New Three-Year Anzisha Prize Fellowships
Nigerian Fulfillment Platform Sendbox secures $1.8M
Data Science Nigeria releases its annual report
Opportunities
Apply for CBN’s N500M TIES Grants
Register For IBM Offering For Startups
IBM is offering startups around $12k to $120k in Cloud Credit for a year as part of the Startup with IBM program, which is a startup's gateway into a global ecosystem of top business leaders, technical experts, enterprise clients and so much more.
As a member startup IBM will provide:
Developer Resources: Up to $120K USD IBM Cloud credit for a year (1k-10k/month for one year on IBM Cloud - this includes IBM Kubernetes, Watson, Blockchain, Data Science services, and many more)
Business Mentorship: Access to industry experts at IBM who may have additional resources, advice, or connections for your startup.
Technical Expertise: Technical training, mentorship, guidance, and support from our team of cloud developers and access to resources on developer.ibm.com
You can check out the details and eligibility criteria at: https://developer.ibm.com/startups/startups-faq/
Here is wishing you a great week ahead.