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2026IndabaX Burundi 2026
Building and Using AI for Burundi
Two tracks for technical AI development and practical AI use in Burundi.
Date5 November 2026 — 6 November 2026
VenueOlivia University
ApplicationsApplications are closed
01 / At a glance
The essentials, at a glance.
Date5 November 2026 — 6 November 2026
LocationBujumbura, Burundi
VenueOlivia University
ApplicationsApplications are closed
ThemeBuilding and Using AI for Burundi
02 / About this edition
Building and Using AI for Burundi
IndabaX Burundi 2026 takes place on 5–6 November 2026 at Olivia University in Bujumbura. The programme brings together AI Builders and Researchers and AI for Work and Everyday Life, with shared sessions on responsible AI, agents, the future of work, entrepreneurship and community development.
03 / Speakers
The people behind the ideas.
Meet the researchers and practitioners sharing work at this edition.
04 / Programme
A programme built for exchange.
Move between research, hands-on learning and the conversations around them.
View the full agenda ↗Africa/Bujumbura
Presentation language: FR = French · EN = English · KI = Kirundi. FR or EN: the presentation will be delivered in French or English.
Day 1Thursday 5 November
Opening ceremony
Opening ceremony for IndabaX Burundi 2026.
IndabaX Burundi family photo
The IndabaX Burundi community gathers for the event family photo.
Demystifying AI for everyone
Understand AI concepts without requiring a programming background.
Machine learning with Python
Learn practical machine-learning methods with Python and scikit-learn.
Prompt engineering that gets results
Practice writing useful instructions for AI tools.
Lunch
Lunch break for participants in both tracks.
AI in your profession
Explore practical uses of AI across education, health, business and public services.
Research posters and local project demonstrations
Share research and demonstrate projects.
Hackathon kick-off: AI for Burundi
Collaborate on an AI project or technical challenge.
Responsible AI in practice
Discuss responsible use and development of AI.
Day 2Friday 6 November
From chatbots to AI agents
Discuss AI agents and their uses across both applicant tracks.
LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation
Explore language models and retrieval-augmented generation.
Panel: AI and the future of work in Burundi
Explore how AI relates to work and skills in Burundi.
NLP for Kirundi
Explore natural-language processing for Kirundi.
AI safety and cybersecurity at work
Recognize risks and use AI tools safely.
Lunch
Lunch break for participants in both tracks.
AI for business and data analysis
Explore ways to use AI for business tasks and data analysis.
AI entrepreneurship in Burundi
Explore opportunities to connect AI learning and entrepreneurship.
Audience exchange and community next steps
Connect participants and share ideas for community development.
Best Poster Award
Presentation of the Best Poster Award.
Certificate distribution and closing remarks
Certificate distribution and closing remarks for IndabaX Burundi 2026.
05 / Venue
Find your way to the gathering.
Everything you need to plan your arrival and take part.
06 / Partners
The organizations making it possible.
Edition partners, hosts and supporters.
07 / Team
The people bringing it together.
Meet the team coordinating this gathering.
Joseph Ndikuriyo
Director of Finance
Alain Twizere
Technical Director
Funny Chryssie Irishura
Director of Community Engagement
John Itangishaka
Local Organizer
Blaise Niyonkuru
Director of Registration and Participant Experience
Kelly Chandelle Irumva
Co-organizer
Eric Ntirandekura
Director of Operations and Logistics
09 / Participate
Be part of this edition.
Practical details for taking part in the gathering.
Applications are closed
Who can participateAI Builders and Researchers, and AI for Work and Everyday Life. Track B does not require programming experience.
Application informationCreate an account, choose a track and complete the multi-step application.
IndabaX Burundi · 2026
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Explore the programme and connect with the people behind this edition.