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Virtual Networking Exchange
30th of April 2025

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We’re excited to invite you to a Virtual Networking Exchange on Wednesday,30 April 2025, from 2-5 pm CAT. This free online event will offer the opportunity to meet and interact with Funders,Data Science Communities working ondata science and health in Africa, and the Private sector leveraging data science for health research in Africa! The theme for this Virtual Networking Exchange is Sustainable Partnerships for Research

What can you expect?

  • Learn about building capacity and successful models for Sustainable Partnership Development
  • Learn about available resources and research funding opportunities that facilitates collaborative projects 
  • Enhanced understanding of the scope and importance of sustainable partnerships in research domains
  • Meet and connect with organizations sharing your dedication to data science and health. 
  • Identify potential collaborators to strengthen your work and impact. 
  • Uncover new opportunities for partnership and growth.

How it works

The Virtual Networking Exchange is an informal networking event which provides an opportunity for members of the DS-I Africa consortium and other data science communities to to learn about the participating organizations. One week before the event, participants can learn about the different participating organizations through an interactive website. On the day of the event, participants will log in to the introductory session where they’ll receive information about the event. Participants will then choose a breakout room to visit. In each breakout room, participants will hear a short presentation from featured non-academic organizations and can ask questions to the presenter. Participants are welcome to move around to different Zoom rooms to learn about several organizations. After an allotted time, the breakout rooms will close and participants will join a new round of networking with different organizations.

How to participate

To participate, you have to register here

  • Participants who indicate an interest in presenting on behalf of a funding organization, data science communities, or private sector may represent their organization on the agenda for the event. They will have a Zoom breakout room for an allotted time during which they can share information about their organization and interact with participants.
    Note: The deadline to register as a presenter is 4 April 2025. There are a limited number of presenter slots available so please register as soon as possible. 

Whether you're a seasoned data scientist or just starting your journey, this is an invaluable chance to network, learn, and collaborate with a vibrant community of peers.

More information on the Virtual Networking Exchange and registration is available on the DS-I Africa website: https://dsi-africa.org/dsi-6th-virtual-networking-exchange