ADESA
Empowers Africa
ADESA unites data professionals, researchers, and innovators across Africa to build a thriving data ecosystem. Join communities and groups in key areas of data science, cyber-security, and data engineering. Share knowledge and experience with other professionals.
Data Science
Data Engineering
AI & ML
What We Stand for & Believe Together
ADESA believes in the power of knowledge, education, leadership and good practice. We are passionate about sharing knowledge, driving research, and shaping the continent’s digital future.
Share Knowledge
Discuss standards and best practices. Network with peers and share your experiences within ADESA groups, communities, and working groups..
Connect with Peers
Engage with data professionals across Africa and globally. Join communities and groups in key areas of data science, data engineering, and cyber-security.
Stay Up-to-Date
ADESA keeps you up to date with the latest developments in data science, cyber-security, and data engineering across the African continent and globally..
Active ADESA Projects
Each campaign is a step toward a better educated, digitally empowered and stronger community. Discover the stories behind the movements and learn how you can make a difference today.
Soweto, South Africa
Digital Education for All
Is a movement dedicated to ensuring equal access to quality digital education for every child, regardless of their social or economic background. We believe that every child deserves the chance for digital empowerment.
Join ADESA and Create Lasting Change
Volunteer Your Time
Join our ADESA volunteers and and help bring projects and events to daily life.
Support Donation
Every contribution, big or small, helps fund ADESA projects and supports continental development
Join the ADESA Community
Join ADESA local chapters, development programs and workshops to empower communities.
Advocate for ADESA
Promote ADESA, and help drive positive change in your community
Upcoming ADESA Events & Community Actions
November 15, 2026
ADESA &Youth Leadership
Youth are increasingly tech savvy. This workshop discusses how this trend can help cultivate youth leadership, particularly when powered by data science, AI and effective use of data analytics.
September 15, 2026
ADESA for Climate
Investigate and discuss how data science and AI/ML can help mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
December 15, 2026
ADESA Fundraiser Gala
This is a mini-conference designed to help key ADESA regional chapters raise funds for their community-driven activities.
August 16, 2027
Digital AI Art for Change
This is a workshop to consider the various uses of AI in Art and Design. A number of use cases are presented, from an African stand-point and the session predicts and discusses trends in this area.
October 15, 2027
Data-Powered Equality Workshop
Explore salient equality issues from an African perspective, and discuss ways in which data science, AI, Machine Learning and data engineering can help promote societal levelling up and equality.
Work with ADESA to Create Lasting Change
ADESA Initiatives in Health & Social Care
ADESA promotes the use of AI and data science within health and social care in Africa.
African Community Digital Development
ADESA initiatives promote rapid and sustained digital development within the community.
Digital Education Access for All
Democratizing access to digital education in Africa is a key aspect of societal development on the continent. ADESA strives to help promote this.
Be Part of the Change
Whether through event participation, donating, or spreading awareness of the ADESA activities, your contribution matters. Join us today and help create a better tomorrow.
Our Journeys That Matter
Every ADESA initiative is designed to promote knowledge and expertise within the community and by so doing help Africa to develop digitally. Join ADESA, participate and become part of our African journey of progress and development!