ARCHIVE

Events & workshop archive.

Welcome to the official archive of the AI4D African Languages Lab. Access recordings, resources, and summaries from our key project milestones and community-driven initiatives as we work to build human capacity and sustainable language AI across the continent.

Session Highlights

OPENING
Opening & Framing
Prof. Vukosi Marivate
PANEL 1
Bridging Research and Reality
Moderated by Prof. Chijioke Okorie
RAPID TALKS
Core NLP
T. Macucwa, F. Banda, A. Tegene, P. Matloga
RAPID TALKS
Applied Systems
N. Manukuza, M. Mathebula, D. Mphogo, T. Sindane
Watch →
SPOTLIGHT
Cybersecurity & Forensics
Prof. Hein Venter
PLENARY
Research to Systems
Dr. T. Chidi, Dr. D. Jarvis, Dr. M. Monareng
PANEL 2
Ethics, Law & Deployment
Moderated by Seani Rananga
PLENARY
Beyond the Data & Model Collapse
Dr. Tsosheletso Chidi, Dr. Devon Jarvis
2025

Community & capacity building highlights.

ONGOING INITIATIVE

Translating Abstracts: Making Science Accessible

We are committed to language equity in research. Our team has been actively translating academic abstracts into indigenous languages to ensure scientific knowledge is accessible beyond English-only silos.

Read about our library of translations →
COLLABORATION INITIATIVE

SWIP: Strengthening Partnerships

The SWIP (South African Wikipedia) collaboration continues to be a cornerstone of our work, bringing together universities, language directorates, and communities to enrich indigenous language content on Wikipedia.

Learn about our SWIP collaboration →
ANNUAL RESEARCH RETREATS

Hundzula NLP Retreats

Hundzula has become our primary incubator for capacity building, bringing together linguists, language practitioners, and NLP researchers to foster mutual understanding and break down disciplinary silos.

Reflecting on the 2026 Hundzula Retreat →
DECEMBER 2024
University of Pretoria

Lab Kickoff Workshop

The inaugural workshop marked the official launch of the AI4D African Languages Lab. This foundational event brought together researchers to define our mission: closing the data gap and fostering regional collaboration in African NLP.

View Blog Post & Highlights →

Essential Resources