Dr. Victor Odumuyiwa isn’t just a name that echoes through Nigeria’s tech and academic circles; he’s part of the DSN story itself.

From the early days of the Bootcamp, he has stood as one of its strongest champions, believing in its vision, nurturing its growth, and showing up year after year to share his wealth of knowledge and passion for Artificial Intelligence in Africa.

As the Director of NITDA IT Hub (NITHUB) at the University of Lagos, Dr. Odumuyiwa has built more than a space for innovation; he’s cultivated a vibrant ecosystem where academia, industry, and startups collide to build Nigeria’s digital future. His leadership extends far beyond Lagos, shaping minds, mentoring innovators, and driving Africa’s voice in global AI research.

We’re honored to have him join us yet again at #DSNAIBootcamp2025 a true testament to his unwavering belief in the power of community-driven AI transformation.

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Just 3 days to go until the biggest AI learning experience of the year — #DSNAIBootcamp2025!

Here’s the thing: we’ve seen incredible journeys unfold over the years, and now it’s your turn to share yours.

If you’ve ever been part of a past DSN AI Bootcamp, we want to hear your #MyDSNAIBootcampStory — the lessons, the breakthroughs, the friendships, the moments that shaped your AI journey.

Tag our page handle and use the hashtags #MyDSNAIBootcampStory, #DSNAIBootcamp2025. The most compelling story wins a special recognition during this year’s Bootcamp.

Your journey could inspire the next wave of AI leaders across Africa.

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When leadership meets purpose, extraordinary stories unfold — and that’s exactly what Odunayo Sanya brings to #DSNAIBootcamp2025 .

From shaping strategies at MTN Nigeria to driving social impact as Executive Director of a leading foundation, Odunayo has bridged sectors — Education, Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Development — with vision and purpose.

She’s refined her expertise at Lagos Business School, IMD Switzerland, Harvard, INSEAD, Cornell, and Imperial College London, earning certifications in Leadership, Sustainability, and Change Management.

An accomplished author, her book “The Alphabets of Leadership for Young Minds” is listed in the U.S. Library of Congress, reflecting her dedication to inspiring young leaders.

This October, Odunayo joins us at the Bootcamp to share her story, strategies, and vision. Get ready for a session that redefines what’s possible when ambition meets action.

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Just 3 days to go until the all-expense-paid 2025 DSN AI Bootcamp lands in Lagos!

Not a participant? No problem—you can still catch all the action.

See the full schedule and plan your sessions here:
https://bit.ly/DSN-AI-bootcamp-2025-schedule​

Follow the buzz and join the conversation

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Long before Africa’s fintech boom became a global case study, Babafemi Ogungbamila was already building the systems that powered it. From his early days writing code and designing banking software to now leading technology and operations at Interswitch, his story is one of vision, grit, and quiet disruption.

Today, he stands as the Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology at Interswitch — a company that redefined how millions of Africans move money.

And this October, he joins us at #DSNAIBootcamp2025, where the next generation of AI innovators will meet the minds who built the foundations they now stand on.

From Accenture to Interswitch, from interface engineering to executive leadership — Babafemi’s journey reminds us that the future of technology in Africa isn’t just about algorithms, but about the people bold enough to build what doesn’t yet exist.

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Some names leave a mark long after the session ends. At last year’s Bootcamp, Dr. Ife Adebara inspired a wave of young innovators with her bold vision for African languages in technology. This year, she returns to #DSNAIBootcamp2025 —not just as a speaker, but as a symbol of continuity, possibility, and progress.

Dr. Adebara is the Co-Founder of EqualyzAI and a globally recognized researcher in natural language processing, linguistics, and language policy. Her groundbreaking work has shaped tools like AfroLID and Serengeti, covering 517 African languages and earning global honors, including the UNESCO-backed IRCAI award for Top 10 Outstanding Global AI Solutions.

From presenting at ACL, EMNLP, and UNESCO’s LT4ALL, to being featured on CBC News and Global News Canada, she has shown the world that African voices and languages belong in the future of AI.

As she steps onto the Bootcamp stage once again, one thing is certain: the conversation around AI in Africa will never sound the same.

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For years, Moses Areh has explored how satellites tell the stories we can’t always see—how cities grow, how land shifts, and how technology can help us build smarter, more sustainable communities. As a Scientific Officer at NASRDA, he’s turned geospatial data into real-world impact while mentoring others to do the same.

Now, for the first time, Moses will bring that same spirit of exploration to the #DSNAIBootcamp2025. His journey from decoding the earth’s patterns to shaping tomorrow’s innovations reminds us that insight begins with perspective—and his is one we’re eager to learn from.

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Last year, we saw dreams turn into breakthroughs.

From hands-on AI sessions to late-night team challenges, the 2024 Bootcamp wasn’t just an event, it was a movement.

Now, just one week away from the DSN AI Bootcamp 2025, we’re reminded of why we do this: to inspire, to build, and to redefine what’s possible through Artificial Intelligence in Africa.

If last year’s edition lit the spark, this year’s will set the pace for the future.

Let’s do it again. Let’s make history, one line of code at a time.

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From once sitting in the Bootcamp seats as a curious learner to now leading on stage, Azeez Busari returns to #DSNAIBootcamp2025 as a distinguished speaker.

With 13 years in data architecture, engineering, business intelligence, and agentic AI, he now serves as Vice President of Operations at JADA, driving AI talent development and innovative solutions across healthcare, banking, retail, and technology.

Azeez has built large-scale data platforms, improved data quality by 68 percent, cut costs by 15 percent, and enabled real-time analytics at scale. Beyond his technical impact, he has trained over 1,000 data professionals and champions communities rooted in data-driven thinking.

He comes back to inspire the next generation of AI leaders to chart their own journeys.

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We are excited to share that Olubunmi Okunowo will be joining us once again at #DSNAIBootcamp2025.

Olubunmi Okunowo has spent his career proving that technology is most powerful when it opens doors for people who are often left out.

At the Gates Foundation, he leads work on Digital Public Infrastructure and responsible AI in Nigeria, building systems that deliver real impact. A digital registry he piloted in Edo State has already given over one million students secure credentials that cut costs and expand opportunities. He is also driving AI-powered governance platforms that help governments make smarter decisions for rural and semi-urban communities.

At #DSNAIBootcamp2025, Bunmi will share how AI and Digital Public Infrastructure can become tools to reduce inequality and create opportunities at scale.

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Some journeys speak for themselves. When Toyosi Adekoya first joined the DSN AI Bootcamp as a speaker, her session left an imprint, practical wisdom delivered with clarity and a vision that challenged the room to think bigger.

Toyosi’s track record tells the story. From leading MTN Nigeria’s pioneering Big Data Project, the first of its kind in West Africa, to driving Coca-Cola’s digital transformation across 33 countries, she has consistently turned insight into action and vision into measurable growth. Today, she brings that same fire to her role at Mastercard Foundation, guiding Business Intelligence across Africa and Canada.

But what makes Toyosi remarkable is not just the scale of her work. It is the heart she carries for women and children, ensuring they have the support they need to unlock their potential.

We are excited to welcome her again at #DSNAIBootcamp2025, where she will once more inspire, challenge, and remind us what is possible when data meets purpose.

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We’re thrilled to announce that Blessing Olade will be joining #DSNAIBootcamp2025!

As the Managing Consultant at Octave Analytics, Blessing has transformed how businesses harness AI and data. From pioneering machine learning-based recommendation services for B2C companies to refining customer segmentation for MTN Nigeria, his work uses analysis to reshapes experiences. He elevated analytics at First Bank, Airtel, FCMB, and Etisalat Nigeria, turning complex datasets into actionable strategies that boost engagement, streamline operations, and revenue.

With a background in computer science and as a current doctoral researcher, he pairs deep technical knowledge with practical expertise, mentoring teams across sectors since 2017 to make analytics and AI tools not just accessible but transformative.

At this year’s bootcamp, participants will get a rare window into his strategic vision, leadership in driving business growth, and innovative approaches.

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Some journeys in tech are not just about systems but about the people shaping them.

Oluseyi Akindeinde has spent over two decades driving change in technology and information security, helping banks, governments, and global institutions solve complex challenges. His research has guided the CBN, EFCC, NSA, National Assembly, and many financial institutions in securing transactions across Nigeria.

Now, his focus is on web3, blockchain, and smart contracts, creating new ways to secure identity, strengthen trust online, and grow startups like Hyperspace Technologies with its cipherKEY tap2sign.

We are proud to announce that Oluseyi will join us at #DSNAIBootcamp2025 to share his insights, journey, and vision for a secure digital future

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The wait is over — check your mailbox!

The shortlist for the 2025 edition of Africa’s biggest AI Bootcamp, #DSNAIBootcamp2025, is out!

It’s been an inspiring and highly competitive journey. From hundreds of applications, only the brightest talents made it through our thorough selection criteria including but not limited to community activeness across the five streams:

a. Machine Learning Hackathon

b. Data Storytelling with Power BI

c. Poster Submission (Research Work)

d. Product Idea Pitch

e. Motivation for Participation

Every name on this list reflects community membership, grit, brilliance, and a passion to use AI for real-world impact.

Check your inbox (and maybe your spam folder) — you might just be one of Africa’s next AI changemakers.

The countdown to a transformative Bootcamp starts now.

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When you hear of a mind that dreams in code and builds in steel, you’re likely hearing about Dr. Olusola Sayeed Ayoola. He is the Founder and CEO of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), a hub where bold ideas in AI and robotics take life across Africa.

Dr. Ayoola has built a career turning what looks impossible into working solutions. From passenger scream detection systems in public buses to exoskeletons that restore movement, from drones that track carbon emissions to smart healthcare devices for patients battling Erb’s palsy and dementia—his work isn’t just research. It’s impact.

And now, he’s bringing that energy, vision, and experience to the #DSNAIBootcamp2025.
We are proud to welcome Dr. Olusola Sayeed Ayoola as one of our distinguished speakers. His presence promises to stretch minds, spark ideas, and remind us why Africa’s future in AI is a story worth writing.

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When you think about people shaping the future of technology and business in Africa, one name keeps surfacing: Femi Osinubi.

From building PwC Nigeria’s Experience Center into a hub of innovation, to guiding strategy, finance, AI, risk, and customer experience across West Africa, Femi has spent more than two decades proving what’s possible when vision meets expertise. His journey stretches across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and his work bridges the gap between emerging technology and real-world impact.

This year, he brings that wealth of insight to #DSNAIBootcamp2025. As a distinguished speaker, Femi will share lessons from 25+ years of consulting, leadership, and disruption at the highest level.

We can’t wait for our finalists to learn directly from him.

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Partnerships shape the future—and this year, a new one begins.

For the first time, FinTech Association of Nigeria (FinTechNGR) is stepping in as a Programme Partner at the #DSNAIBootcamp2025 Known for championing Nigeria’s fintech industry, they’ve built bridges between innovators, investors, and regulators to keep the ecosystem thriving.

Now, their expertise and vision meet the energy of Africa’s biggest AI Bootcamp. This October in Lagos, founders, builders, and changemakers will gather to learn, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. With FinTechNGR on board, the Bootcamp journey just gained a new dimension.

The countdown is on. Will you be part of it?

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The best partnerships don’t just happen—they grow from a shared vision.

That’s why we’re excited to welcome EqualyzAI, our very own startup, once again as a programme partner for the DSN AI Bootcamp 2025. This is their second time joining us, and together we’re doubling down on our mission to make AI truly African.

EqualyzAI is breaking new ground by building inclusive, culturally-aware AI that speaks Africa’s many languages. With hyperlocal, multimodal datasets, they’re developing language models and intelligent agents that open doors for over one billion native dialect speakers across the continent.

This October, Lagos becomes the meeting point for Africa’s brightest founders, builders, and innovators. With partners like EqualyzAI, the Bootcamp isn’t just another training—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of tech leaders.

The countdown is on. Will you be part of it?

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Every great bootcamp is defined not just by ideas, but by the people who bring them to life. At #DSNAIBootcamp2025, we’re excited to welcome Adewolu Adene for the first time.

Adewolu’s journey spans law, business, and technology. He studied Law at the University of Ibadan and earned a postgraduate degree in International Business Management from Kent Business School. He went on to shape regulatory affairs at MTN Nigeria and Etisalat, before taking on a global role at Google, where he now leads Government Affairs & Public Policy.

Beyond policy, Adewolu has connected global goals with local realities, led philanthropic initiatives, and championed tech advocacy in public life.

This October, he brings his experience to our Bootcamp. We look forward to the insights, stories, and strategies he'll share with the next generation of AI innovators.

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1040 registered to qualify.

221 entered the Hackathon.

1894 hackathon submissions.

164 project submissions.

432 hours of non-stop grind.

This was the road to #DSNAIBootcamp2025 — the qualifying Hackathon and Project participation.

The journey was tough. The energy was unmatched. The big question is…

Will you be part of the finalist?

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