Satellite Image Object Detection with YOLOv11:
From Labeling to Model Deployment
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Satellite Image Object Detection with YOLOv11:
From Labeling to Model Deployment
Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to harness the power of YOLOv11 for object detection in satellite imagery. This workshop will cover the entire object detection workflow, from labeling satellite images to training YOLOv11, and will introduce key concepts in deep learning and remote sensing. Whether you're new to the field or looking to enhance your skills, you'll gain practical experience in applying cutting-edge AI techniques to real-world satellite image analysis, such as detecting buildings, roads, vegetation, and more.
Workshop Level: Intermediate Level
Workshop Language: English
Workshop Requirement: Gmail Account & Basic knowledge of Python programming
Highlights
- Introduction to Deep Learning: Understand the basics of deep learning, its importance in object detection, and how it is applied to satellite imagery.
- Introduction to Remote Sensing: Learn about the fundamentals of remote sensing, satellite image acquisition, and how remote sensing data is used for object detection.
- Labeling Satellite Imagery: Step-by-step guide on how to label objects in satellite images using tools like LabelImg or Roboflow.
- Training YOLOv11: Hands-on experience in setting up, training, and evaluating YOLOv11 models for object detection in satellite imagery.
- Data Augmentation: Techniques for expanding labeled datasets through data augmentation, which is crucial for improving model performance.
- Evaluation and Optimization: Learn how to assess model performance and apply strategies to optimize detection accuracy.
- Interactive Learning: Collaborate with peers, receive guidance from instructors, and build your own object detection models.
- Networking: Meet professionals and enthusiasts in deep learning, remote sensing, and machine learning.



Eng. Abdalla Abdelkarim AlHammadi
Head of Smart Solutions Section - MBRSC Lab
Eng. Abdalla AlHammadi is the Head of Smart Solutions Section at the MBRSC Lab within the University of Dubai. With a focus on remote sensing, he has contributed significantly to various projects at the MBRSC, gathering over 2 years of invaluable experience in the field. Abdalla specializes in developing sophisticated programming solutions tailored for processing and analyzing data captured by MBRSC satellites, including DMSat-1, KhalifaSat, and MBZSat. His expertise covers a wide range of tasks, from processing raw satellite data and conducting radiometric and geometric calibrations to automating routine operations and employing advanced AI and deep learning techniques for data analysis and interpretation. Abdalla holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the American University of Sharjah and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in the same field at the same institution.

Eng. Jawaher Alghfeli
Software Engineer - MBRSC Lab
Jawaher Alghfeli is a Software Engineer at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center Lab at the University of Dubai, with four years of experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering with a minor in Artificial Intelligence from the United Arab Emirates University. Jawaher brings a strong foundation in programming and AI to her work, and she’s especially passionate about making tech more accessible to newcomers. In various ESGRS workshop, she’ll be guiding participants through core programming concepts and practical exercises to help them get comfortable writing and understanding Python code. She’s excited to help others discover the creativity and problem-solving power that coding offers—and believes Python is one of the best languages to start with because of its simplicity and versatility.