RunVision: Object Detection and OCR to Identify Race Numbers in Photos

We're thrilled to invite you to the upcoming PyData event at CityROCK Johannesburg! This time, we’re switching from our usual schedule, so be sure to note the new date and venue. This event is perfect for anyone passionate about Python, data, and networking without the distraction of sales and marketing pitches. Instead, we focus exclusively on technical discussions.

Don't miss this relaxed meetup where we'll have the chance to connect more personally.

We're excited to feature Luke Herbst, who will be speaking for the first time, on the topic of "RunVision: Object Detection and OCR to Identify Race Numbers In Photos."
We can't wait to see you there!

A special thank you to CityROCK Johannesburg for providing the venue for this meeting.

Agenda:
18:30 - 18:55:
Welcome and Meet & Greet with Tyrone Kruger

19:00 - 19:55:
RunVision with Luke Herbst

A Journey Through the Evolution of Object Detection and Character Recognition: A brief history and some use cases in these exciting technologies.

Behind the Scenes of Object Detection: Uncover how the YOLO (You Only Look Once) models power fast and accurate object detection.

Mastering Character Recognition with Tesseract: See how text from images is extracted and interpreted using this powerful OCR tool.

Live Demo of RunVision: Watch Luke demonstrate how machine learning algorithms can pinpoint and recognise race numbers in event photos, delivering practical applications for sports and beyond.

20:00 - 21:30:
Refreshments and Networking and Climbing

Terms and Conditions

• PyData is a free community event.
• Spaces are limited. If you can't attend, please cancel your reservation.
• Climbing requires a day pass, a signed waiver, and gear rental. Visit CityROCK for more information.

Getting There
CityROCK Johannesburg - Indoor Climbing Gym - Google Maps

Call for Speakers
Interested in speaking at a PyData event? Submit your session abstracts at https://sessionize.com/pydata-johannesburg/