Devfest Yaounde 2025: On-Device Intelligence: Making AI Truly Offline

Introduction

AI in mobile apps is often dependent on cloud-based processing, but what happens when users are offline or experiencing poor connectivity?

In this talk, we will dive into the world of on-device intelligence, exploring how you can bring powerful AI capabilities directly to your Flutter apps. We’ll cover the challenges of running AI locally, and discuss the exciting future of truly offline AI—making applications more inclusive, accessible, and responsive.

Objectives

• For Non-Technical Audiences: Discover how AI can be used in mobile apps without needing an internet connection, and how this can enhance user experiences, especially in areas with limited connectivity.
• For Flutter Developers: Learn practical ways to implement on-device AI in Flutter apps, allowing you to create mobile applications that process data locally, even when offline.