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Hello Everyone,
Welcome back, to This week in AI.
And this is the special edition for African Computer Vision Summer School (ACVSS) 2025.
ACVSS is a premier summer school that brings together students, researchers, and professionals from across Africa—and beyond—to dive into computer vision. It offers a mix of lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions that teach how computers interpret and understand visual data. This event not only helps build new skills but also fosters collaboration and innovation in one of the most exciting areas of artificial intelligence.
We are excited to share this and applications are still open.
Why this Matters
Computer vision is changing the way and interaction between computers and the physical world. With simple tools and creative ideas, we can build systems that help computers understand the world around us.
ACVSS is designed to give you the skills you need to be a part of this exciting future.
Event Details
What to Expect
How to Apply
Whether you are starting out or looking to improve your expertise, ACVSS 2025 is the place to be.
Meet the Speakers
Speakers are leading experts in computer vision from academia and industry. They come from top African universities and research centers, sharing their practical experiences and innovative ideas. Their sessions are designed to be easy to understand and full of real-life examples.
Anurag Arnab from (Google DeepMind)
Sara Beery from (MIT)
Daniel Cremers form (Technical University of Munich)
Hazel Doughty from (Leiden University)
Fahad Khan from (MBZUAI & Link?ping University)
Vicky Kalogeiton from (Polytechnique)
Ciira Maina from (Dedan Kimathi Uni. of Technology)
Vincent Sitzmann from (MIT)
Organizers
ACVSS 2025 is organized by a dedicated team of African academics and researchers who are passionate about making technology accessible. The organizing committee includes experts from well-known institutions, ensuring that every session is rich with insights and practical knowledge. Their goal is to build a strong community that supports learning and innovation in computer vision.
Raesetje Sefala General Chair from (DAIR)
Raoul de Charette General Chair from (Inria)
Bastian Wandt Program Chair from (Link?ping University)
Yannis Kalantidis Supporting Organizer from (Naver Labs)
Helge Rhodin Supporting Organizer from? (Bielefeld University)
Ashery Mbilinyi Supporting Organizer from (University of Victoria)
Sponsors
The summer school is proudly supported by organizations committed to advancing technology in Africa. Their support helps make ACVSS 2025 accessible and enriching for all participants.
Advisors
The advisory board is made up of distinguished professionals and academics from the field of computer vision and artificial intelligence. They help guide the program and ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of today’s learners. Their advice has been crucial in shaping a summer school that is both practical and forward-thinking.
Kathleen Siminyu from (Mozilla Found.)
Daniela Massiceti from (Microsoft)
Samy Bengio from (Apple)
Girmaw Abebe Tadesse from (Microsoft)
and it is deeply supported by communities with the likes of
Deep Learning Indaba Learning Indaba
@Ro’ya
We look forward to seeing you as a community in Kigali!
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