First Deep Learning Indaba (2017)

CTL-E-3657 · Event · other · 2017

PROVISIONAL evidence grade of this record

The first Deep Learning Indaba, held September 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa, with 300+ attendees from 23 African countries.

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RELP82 new entity (2026-10-06). Name-collision check clean.

Referenced by

Moustapha Cisse — initiated → this record
Shakir Mohamed — initiated → this record
Ulrich Paquet — initiated → this record
Vukosi Marivate — initiated → this record
Willie Brink — initiated → this record

Sources

Deep Learning Indaba - Outcomes of the First Deep Learning Indaba (Nov 2017 report)

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