Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 16h30 – 18h00 (GMT+2)
Venue: Microsoft Campus, Bryanston, South Africa
Causal inference is revolutionising the way we ask questions with data. This June, Edzai Conilias Zvobwo, founder of Acalytica and a leading voice in data science for social impact, will present a practical and inspiring session on the power of causal inference in R at the Johannesburg R User Group meetup.
Whether you're in business, government, health, or tech—this session will show you how to go beyond correlation and start answering “why” and “what if” with confidence.
🧠 What to Expect
Talk Title:
Unveiling Causal Inference in R: From Fundamentals to Industry Applications and the AI Future
🔍 Session Overview:
In this 55-minute session, Edzai will unpack the fundamentals of causal inference, demonstrating how to apply causal inference to evaluate the true impact of a marketing campaign on sales.
Attendees will get a live R demo, learn how to use practical packages, and see how these methods are already shaping decisions in tech, healthcare, and public policy. The session ends with a forward-looking discussion on the growing importance of causality in the AI era, followed by an interactive Q&A.
📅 Full Agenda
- 16h30 – 16h55: Welcome & Community News (by Handré Williams)
- 17h00 – 17h55: Demystifying Causal Inference in R – Edzai Conilias Zvobwo
- 18h00 onward: Refreshments and Networking
🎟️ Who Should Attend?
- R users and data scientists
- Decision-makers in marketing, policy, health, and tech
- Researchers exploring causal methods
- Anyone interested in AI + statistics for real-world problem-solving
This event is free, but seating is limited—arrive early and bring your curiosity.
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✍️ About the Speaker
Edzai Conilias Zvobwo is a mathematician, causal inference educator, and founder of Acalytica, a platform designed to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and institutions with digital tools for growth. He’s committed to using AI and statistics to unlock insight and drive meaningful change across Africa.
