# AMLD Africa

AMLD Africa is a pan-African organization focused on applied machine learning and AI.
Born from Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, it has run four editions connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders across Africa.

Website: https://mlafrica.org

## Mission

Turn AI research into real-world impact across Africa. Connect the ecosystem — researchers, students, startups, companies, and public institutions — through conferences, workshops, and a pan-African ambassador network.

## Core facts

- Organization: AMLD Africa
- Region: Africa (pan-African)
- Origin: Derived from AMLD at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Focus: applied AI, education, community building, events, partnerships
- Audience: students, researchers, startups, companies, institutions, policymakers
- Language: English (primary), French (secondary)

## Editions

- AMLD Africa 2021 — inaugural edition
- AMLD Africa 2022
- AMLD Africa 2024
- AMLD Africa 2026 — upcoming edition

All editions available at: https://mlafrica.org/event

## Services

- **Applied AI events and conferences** — Flagship gatherings and regional editions bringing practical AI use cases, research, and ecosystem building to life across African cities.
- **Ambassador-led community programs** — Students and professionals run meetups, campus events, and learning circles in their own towns, languages, and universities.
- **Partnerships for organizations** — Companies, universities, nonprofits, and public institutions collaborate on sponsorships, education, talent, and long-term ecosystem initiatives.

## Key pages

- `/` — Homepage and organization summary
- `/about` — Mission, values, team, and organization history
- `/event` — All conference editions (2021, 2022, 2024, 2026)
- `/event/amld-africa-202` — AMLD Africa 2026 edition details, schedule, and speakers
- `/speakers` — Speaker directory across all editions
- `/ambassador-program` — Ambassador program details and how to join
- `/startups` — Startup and community initiatives
- `/partner` — Partnership and sponsorship information

## Contact

Partnership and general inquiries via the contact form at https://mlafrica.org/partner

## Summary

AMLD Africa connects people and organizations across Africa through applied AI events, programs, and partnerships. The organization believes Africa should lead — not wait for — the AI revolution.