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The second day of AI Week features the academic symposium, keynotes by world-leading AI researchers and exciting community events. Here's what is happening on May 25.
Take a look at some of the exciting events going on.
If you're already registered for AI Week, be sure to use the AI Week app for the most up-to-date information on what's happening this week.
Opening Academic Keynote - Alona Fyshe, What can AI tell us about the brain, and what can the brain tell us about AI?
In-person and virtual
Amii Fellow & Canada CIFAR AI Chair Alona Fyshe opens the academic symposium by discussing how insights into the human mind can be used to build better AI. She discusses her research into using brain imaging to study how people process information, applying that to neural networks, and what it means for both the future of neuroscience and AI.
Academic Symposium (Invite Only)
In-person
A full-day symposium that features the work that is at the forefront of advancing AI and machine learning. Learn about world-leading research through panels, presentations and discussions organized by the world's top AI minds.
Coffee Catchup: Meet our Product Teams
In-person
Have a coffee on us while connecting with global AI leaders in an informal networking event. Wednesday's special guest is Stephanie Enders, VP Product at Amii.
AI & Gov Panel
In-person and virtual
Discover how governments can use the potential of artificial intelligence to be more effective and improve service delivery. This panel includes Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta, Kyle Johnson of Neurosoph and Amii COO Kirk Rockwell.
Lunchbox Short: Advancing AI in Industry
In-person and virtual
Join us for the lunch hour for a discussion on practical advice for getting involved in AI. Discover how AI can transform industry in this informal event with some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence.
Closing Academic Keynote: Richard S. Sutton, The Road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
In-person and virtual
Join Richard S. Sutton, world leader in reinforcement learning, closes out the symposium with his take on the future of AI research and Alberta's place within it.
Community Event: AI-Powered Digital Transformation
In-person and virtual
Learn about the current trends in AI and the direction that research is moving, as well as the challenges in practical deployment of the technology. Organized by Dell Technologies. (Zoom is required for this session)
Community Event: ML/AI Opportunities in Construction
Virtual
Discover the exciting opportunities offered by machine learning and data analytics in the construction industry. Head about leading-edge processes and models that could transform the industry. Hosted by PataBid and Pontem Innovations.
Beers with Peers
In-person
Unwind after a packed day by enjoying a drink and a chat with the AI community. The Amii Startups team hosts an event with special guests and the chance to connect with other people in the AI community.
Can't make it to AI Week in person? You can still join many of the events virtually.
May 31st 2023
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A new paper presented this week by Amii scientists at the International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS) details how they could use machine learning to significantly increase the efficiency of Attabotic's robotic warehouses and the promise the technology holds to transform supply chain logistics.
May 31st 2023
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On April 28, Jiamin He —MSc student at the University of Alberta — presented “Consistent Emphatic Temporal-Difference Learning" at the AI Seminar.
May 11th 2023
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Russ Greiner — Amii Fellow, Canada CIFAR AI Chair and one of the founding members of Amii — is being recognized for his outstanding contribution to furthering computing science with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Computing Science from CS-Can | Info-Can.
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