Uzemi Agentathon: A Call for Women in AI
The Uzemi Africa 4.0 Annual Summit Agentathon is a 6-week hackathon-style programme running from October to November 2026, with the final presentation taking place at the Uzemi Africa 4.0 Annual Summit on November 21, 2026.
The programme is designed to support women in building practical AI agents and intelligent solutions that address real-world problems. Selected participants will receive training and mentorship across key areas including:
- AI agent fundamentals
- Tool use and function calling
- Agent frameworks
- Memory and context management
- Multi-step planning
- Safety, guardrails and deployment
Participants will work in teams to develop their ideas into functional prototypes, receive guided mentorship during the build phase, and present their solutions for review, with selected teams progressing to the final summit presentation.
What You Will Gain
- Learn — Agentic AI fundamentals and practical skills
- Build — Practical solutions to real-world challenges
- Tackle — Real world problems with AI-powered tools
- Win — Cash prizes for top solutions
Before You Apply
- Minimum 3, maximum 5 members per team
- Only one team member completes the application form
- A viable idea, working prototype, or deployed solution is welcome
Technical Partner
Data Science Nigeria (DSN)
How to Apply
Apply here: https://bit.ly/uzemiagentathon2026
Application & Submission Deadline: 10th October 2026
Top finalists will present their solutions at the Uzemi Summit in November. Do not miss this opportunity to learn, build, and compete with brilliant women across Africa.
