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Submitted for peer review and presentation at the DSA conference, focusing on original research in data science and AI.
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DSA 2026
Data Science Africa
Data Science Africa (DSA) is a grassroots, non-profit organization founded in 2015 to empower African practitioners and enthusiasts in data science, machine learning, and emerging technologies for solving African socioeconomic challenges. DSA 2026, hosted at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, is the 14th annual event bringing together Africa's AI and data science community through research, training, and collaboration.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
March 31, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
March 31, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Fellowship Proposals
Applications for the DSA Visiting Fellowship Program, supporting researchers to contribute to data science capacity building in Africa.
Research areas in scope
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Research and Application Areas
Data ScienceMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceData-Driven Solutions for African ProblemsComputational and AI Networks
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions undergo peer review
- Authors must disclose AI use in research
- Dual submission to other conferences is not permitted
- Author lists cannot be changed after submission deadline
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteCapacity StrengtheningDSA Fellowship ProgramDSA WorkshopsLacuna Fund Capacity Strengthening Program Posted in: Capacity Strengthening 246Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship Program 2026 Cohort, E
Last verified September 9, 2026