Attended MenaML Winter School 2025

Created in February 15, 2025

2025

I’m excited to share that I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Middle East and North Africa Machine Learning (MenaML) Winter School from February 9–14 in Doha, Qatar. This six-day intensive program brought together aspiring AI researchers and practitioners from across the globe for lectures, hands-on sessions, and networking events. The curriculum featured leading experts from institutions like Google DeepMind, Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), covering cutting-edge topics such as large language models, generative AI, and deep learning.

I’m deeply grateful to the organizers for providing travel and accommodation support, which made my participation possible. Special thanks to Sarper Yurtseven and the team at inzva for their invaluable support and for fostering a vibrant AI community in the region.

Key Takeaway

  • Gained insights into cutting-edge AI research and applications
  • Enhanced practical machine learning skills through interactive sessions
  • Built connections with diverse peers and industry professionals

This experience has broadened my perspective on AI, and I’m looking forward to applying these insights in my future research and projects!