DATA & AI TALKS
Conf hall
From Tables to Answers: building QA System for In-Document Searches
NLP & Text Analytics
Technical talk
Intermediate to Advanced
In my talk I will cover a task of tabular QA in application for unstructured pdf documents. I will walk you through each stage of the pipeline, from data preparation to modelling, and share valuable insights our team has gathered along the way.
NLP & Text Analytics
11:00
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11:30
From Tables to Answers: building QA System for In-Document Searches
Vladimir Ageev
Lead Data Scientist @ EPAM Systems
Multi-Task Learning with Intermediate Continual Learning for Industry NLP Use Cases
NLP & Text Analytics
Research talk
Intermediate
Companies face a problem of having to solve multiple NLP tasks while receiving new client requirements and facing distribution shifts. This talk’s objective is to find a multi-task learning (MTL) method, which is also suitable for continual learning (CL). The talk examines adapters and hypernetwork approach. The findings imply that both adapters and hypernetwork are a better alternative to STL for a MTL-CL setting. This allows companies to train the models faster, save them using less storage, integrate them easier with ML systems, and continually train them, all whilst preserving an on-par performance with STL.
NLP & Text Analytics
11:30
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12:00
Multi-Task Learning with Intermediate Continual Learning for Industry NLP Use Cases
Tin Ferkovic
NLP Researcher @ doXray
Capturing and Validating Real World Movements of Millions of People
Innovation with Data
Research talk
Intermediate
We present how Foursquare uses its owned and operated apps to drive quality and accuracy in movement data, to discriminate real from fake data, and to train algorithms for stop detection and venue attachment. These components power the Foursquare movement engine -reconstructing the daily diaries of millions of people every day from billions of GPS records ingested daily from across the world
Innovation with Data
15:00
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15:30
Capturing and Validating Real World Movements of Millions of People
Gabriel Durkin
Director of Data Science @ Foursquare
Navigating the Horizons: AI in Media – Balancing Innovation, Quality, and Responsibility
Innovation with Data
Technical talk, Business talk
Intermediate
For TX Group, as a multi-faceted enterprise spanning media to advertising, it is crucial to explore the opportunities, challenges, ethical considerations, and social responsibility associated with AI in media. I will talk yout how we use AI applications, for example, to reflect our product, unlock valuable insights and foster transparency. Moreover, generative AI empowers journalists to meet the demand for personalized and local news while safeguarding our quality standards. By staying at the forefront of AI innovation, we can shape a future that harnesses the power of AI while upholding the core values that define our organization. This benefits both our organization and society at large.
Innovation with Data
15:30
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16:00
Navigating the Horizons: AI in Media – Balancing Innovation, Quality, and Responsibility
Dominic Herzog
Chief Data Scientist @ TX Group AG
From Algorithms to Assets: Data Science Meets Real Estate
Innovation with Data
Technical talk, Business talk
Beginner to Intermediate
In the evolving landscape of real estate, data science emerges as a transformative force. By combining data-driven insights with property markets, we unlock a new era of informed decision-making. A notable application is automated valuation, where machine learning leverages vast datasets to estimate property values accurately. This synergy empowers investors, agents, and buyers with comprehensive perspectives. As data science continues to shape the real estate domain, embracing automated valuation offers a promising gateway to precision and efficiency in property assessment and transactions.
Innovation with Data
17:00
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17:30
From Algorithms to Assets: Data Science Meets Real Estate
Ilija Lazarevic
Business Scientist, Founder @ DataBrut
ANNEX 1
Driving Business Success through AI/ML: Practical Strategies for Designing Dynamic ML Pipelines.
Deploying ML Models
Technical talk, Business talk
Beginner to Intermediate
90% of ML products never make it to production. This is true, largely because the expertise to deploy ML solutions, maintain them and constantly scale them is scarce. As organisations learn about the transformational power of data&AI to product success, executive leaders and technology teams are actively seeking ways to incorporate AI and machine learning (ML) into their products and research. What technology to choose? What will the ML system architecture for production look like? What platforms to drive the ML system architecture? How can the model be deployed, maintained, monitored and scaled? Dynamic ML pipelines play a crucial role in adapting to evolving data landscapes and business requirements. In this session, we will explore the transformative power of AI and machine learning (ML) in driving business success. The spotlight will delve into practical strategies for – Designing end-to-end ML commercial scale product solutions. – Highlighting the critical role of data strategy in ML product development and guide attendees on how to develop an effective data strategy. – Discussion on how the right technology choices are made; ensuring a seamless integration of AI/ML into business operations. – Robust data preprocessing and feature engineering techniques – Designing system architectures that drives ML products to scale – Deployment techniques and MLOps setup/tuning at enterprise level – Detecting model drift and implementing retraining strategies – Managing and versioning ML models in a production environment – Real-world examples and case studies illustrating successful ML productionization – Guidance on implementing MLOps practices for businesses of various sizes and industries. At the end of this session participants will know how ML models are productionized at industrial/commercial level, monitor it, tune and perform MLOps for businesses.
Deploying ML Models
09:30
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10:00
Driving Business Success through AI/ML: Practical Strategies for Designing Dynamic ML Pipelines.
Samuel Ayo
AI Engineer @ Space Universe
Under Pressure: Applying ML in Real Time
Deploying ML Models
Technical talk
Intermediate
In today’s world, more and more industries increasingly rely on ML to improve their business, and a large number of them require near-instant processing in a streaming scenario – from autonomous vehicles and healthcare monitoring, all the way to fraud detection and recommendation systems. How can we create systems that work with extremely low latencies? How can we make these systems scalable? How to ensure high availability without data loss? This talk attempts to answer these questions and more.
Deploying ML Models
10:00
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10:30
Under Pressure: Applying ML in Real Time
Miroslav Bicanic
ML Engineer @ CROZ AI d.o.o.
Deploying computer vision models at scale devops-free
Deploying ML Models
Technical talk
Intermediate
This talk will explain how we deploy computer vision models at Veriff by leveraging a mix of classic software engineering techniques combined with last AWS tooling. Thanks to this, we have cut down our model deployment time from 10 days to 1 day and inference costs by 75%
Deploying ML Models
11:00
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11:30
Deploying computer vision models at scale devops-free
Ricard Borras Navarra
Senior Machine Learning Engineer @ Veriff
Edge AI: The cutting-edge technology that is changing the game
Edge & Distributed Computing
Technical talk, Research talk
Intermediate
Edge AI is a technology that runs AI applications on devices at the edge of the network, near the data sources and users. In this talk, you will learn why edge AI is important and relevant, what are some of its use cases, and how to get started with. You will also discover the edge AI workflow, which involves data collection, model development, compression & optimization, deployment, and management. You will also hear about my vision for the future of edge AI and how it can improve the world.
Edge & Distributed Computing
15:00
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15:30
Edge AI: The cutting-edge technology that is changing the game
Abdelghani Kabot
ML team lead @ Namla | NVIDIA DLI Instructor and Ambassador
Can ML help with designing hardware and distributed systems?
Edge & Distributed Computing
Large language models can accelerate coders on most programming tasks but seem to struggle when designing chips – why is that? In this talk I will analyze why designing circuits in hardware description languages is a hard, will illustrate that we’re not ‘just lacking training data’, and will discuss promising approaches that make computer architecture as easy as software design.
Edge & Distributed Computing
15:30
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16:00
Can ML help with designing hardware and distributed systems?
Mihailo Isakov
Founder, Research Scientist @ BoolSi, Arizona State University
Applied Custom Vision
Edge & Distributed Computing
Technical talk
Beginner to Intermediate
Al is the buzz, chatGPT, CoPilots everywhere. So AI ca do anything now, no?. And are a lot of camera feeds already available at our workplaces from security to QA. How to really “use” those feeds? How to get information (are 12 cars in the parking), alerts (roses heed water), make a difference (5 peoples are in the crane danger radius). This session will show what we can do, relatively easily, with a live video feed, using Custom Vision on the edge. Demos end to end, KubeAI Application Nucleus for edge, 5G, OpenVino
Edge & Distributed Computing
16:30
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17:00
Applied Custom Vision
Catalin Gheorghiu
Solution Architect @ EPAM Systems
ANNEX 2
Data Science in Utility 4:0: Powering the Future of the Utility Industry
Applied Data Science
Technical talk, Research talk
Intermediate to Advanced
In this talk, we explore the transformative role of data science in Utility 4:0, highlighting how advanced analytics and cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the utility industry. We will discuss key areas such as predictive maintenance, energy demand forecasting, and customer engagement to demonstrate the potential of data-driven decision-making in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability. We will share the latest research finding in predictive maintenance. Join us to discover how data science is revolutionising the utility landscape and what the future holds for this ever-evolving industry.
Applied Data Science
09:30
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10:00
Data Science in Utility 4:0: Powering the Future of the Utility Industry
Charith Silva
Adjunct Senior Lecturer @ General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Causal AI: Introduction & Use Cases
Applied Data Science
Technical talk, Business talk
Intermediate to Advanced
In this talk we give an introduction to Causal Machine Learning / Causal AI. While currently most applications of AI are simple prediction problems based on correlations, many real world applications are so-called causal problems and are more challenging to solve. We will give an introduction to Causal Machine Learning, in particular the so-called Double Machine Learning framework, and show how it can be used for such problems, including Dynamic Pricing, Targeted Marketing, Resource Allocation and Advanced A/B Testing.
Applied Data Science
10:00
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10:30
Causal AI: Introduction & Use Cases
Martin Spindler
Professor & Director @ University of Hamburg & Economic AI
Data science in high energy physics
Applied Data Science
Research talk
Advanced
High energy physics experiments such as currently running Large Hadron Collider (LHC) or the future collider experiments (CEPC, CLIC, ILC, FCC), rely strongly on data science. Only from four LHC experiments the CERN Data Centre stores more than thirty petabytes of data per year, where over hundred petabytes of data are archived permanently. The collider experiments are characterized not only by the vast amount of data, but also with the necessity for the high precision measurement, unfavorable ratio of signal to background, where the tiny signals are covered by the huge pile of background events, with ratio of one per million, or less. In Higgs physics special challenge present the studies with purely hadronic final states, jets, where the lack of the sharp tagging variables lead to strenuous signal and background separation. The presentation will give the overview of the use of data science in the Higgs boson physics at future Circular electron positron collider, CEPC, China.
Applied Data Science
11:00
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11:30
Data science in high energy physics
Mila Pandurovic
Associate Research Professor @ Vinca Insitute of Nuclear Sciences
Networks Cocaine and Fruit Flies
Applied Data Science
Research talk
Intermediate
Did you know that fruit flies can even become addicted to cocaine? By studying how these tiny creatures behave when exposed to cocaine, researchers can gain a better understanding of the neurological and behavioral mechanisms underlying addiction. In this talk, we’ll explore how fruit flies have been used to study cocaine addiction and the new network-based measures that have been revealed through the analysis of their social interaction networks. This data-driven approach can help us better understand the genetic and environmental factors that influence both drug addiction and social behavior.
Applied Data Science
11:30
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12:00
Networks Cocaine and Fruit Flies
Milan Petrovic
PhD Student @ Faculty of Informatics and Digital Technologies
Brain-Computer Interfaces: Ethical issues and resolutions
Ethical AI & AI4Good
Business talk
Beginner to Intermediate
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) are a type of direct communication between the human brain and its functions and a computer that allow the human to control an external object, such as an artificial limb, or allow a digital device to control the human brain—for instance, to detect and stop epileptic seizures. A new form of BCI combined with AI is already being used experimentally for emotional therapy in psychiatric patients. I will outline this case and then discuss the ethical problems and possible resolutions that a corporation that makes AI-based appliances might consider in order to enhance the device’s ethicality, marketability, and the company’s reputation.
Ethical AI & AI4Good
15:00
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15:30
Brain-Computer Interfaces: Ethical issues and resolutions
Kevin LaGrandeur
Fellow, and Professor @ Institute for Ethics & Emerging Technology, and NYIT
Let’s terminate Climate Change with AI
Ethical AI & AI4Good
Business talk, Research talk, Educational talk
Beginner to Intermediate
In this talk, I show various use cases to fight climate change with AI. While showing these cases, my emphasis is also convince the audience that they can do a lot if they understand data and I show what.
Ethical AI & AI4Good
16:30
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17:00
Let’s terminate Climate Change with AI
Stefan Papp
Partner @ GTG – Green Tech Generation
Ethical Considerations in Predictive Analytics
Ethical AI & AI4Good
Business talk, Research talk
Beginner to Intermediate
As the data-driven landscape rapidly evolves, predictive analytics holds tremendous potential for transformative insights, with predictive models becoming integral to decision-making. However, this immense power demands an equally profound responsibility towards ethical considerations. In this talk, we delve into the crucial interplay between predictive analytics and three paramount ethical aspects: data privacy, bias mitigation, and accountability. We will explore strategies for safeguarding sensitive information, mitigating bias in algorithmic decision-making, and fostering transparency to ensure accountability. Join us to delve into the ethical dimensions of predictive analytics.
Ethical AI & AI4Good
17:00
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17:30
Ethical Considerations in Predictive Analytics
Bunmi Akinremi
Microsoft Certified AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer @ Kochava
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When Anxiety meets Decision making – a (personal) story on how Therapy can help
AI & Data Product Development
Transformational talk
Beginner to Intermediate
I’ve found myself in the decision making chair just enough times in order develop a love-hate relationship with it. It caused me to celebrate, it caused me to suffer, but most importantly, it forced me into a burnout and 7+ years of REBT therapy. This session will uncover how Therapy can tremendously help in Decision Making and Execution process.
AI & Data Product Development
09:30
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10:00
When Anxiety meets Decision making – a (personal) story on how Therapy can help
Mihailo Joksimovic
Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft
How to treat your data as a product
AI & Data Product Development
Technical talk, Business talk
Beginner to Intermediate
In today’s digital age, data has become a valuable asset that can drive innovation, improve decision-making, and enhance business performance. However, many organizations still struggle to fully leverage the potential of their data. This presentation aims to shed light on the concept of treating data as a product and how it can transform the way we handle and derive value from data. We highlight the importance of data as a strategic asset and discuss key principles such as data governance, quality management, data contract and data monetization.In today’s digital age, data has become a valuable asset that can drive innovation, improve decision-making, and enhance business performance. However, many organizations still struggle to fully leverage the potential of their data. This presentation aims to shed light on the concept of treating data as a product and how it can transform the way we handle and derive value from data. We highlight the importance of data as a strategic asset and discuss key principles such as data governance, quality management, data contract and data monetization.
AI & Data Product Development
11:00
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11:30
How to treat your data as a product
Ivan Dundovic
Data Architect, CROZ
How can we use AI to bring new value to the business
AI & Data Product Development
Use case, Transformational talk
Intermediate
SmartCat is a data company that works with other companies to help them build AI solutions. We are a blend of data scientists and data engineers and that makes us question from different angles how the next big AI module will be integrated in your platform. This is the prime reason why we can brag that we have more than dozen AI solutions in production developed over the last 8 years. In this talk we will share our experience working with various clients on AI solutions. We will give you a list of the 10 most common AI pitfalls that prevent AI solutions from ending in production. Are you familiar with PoC drawers, where RnD departments allocate some money to try something new, build that up to a working solution, but it never ends up in production? This list will help you prepare for your next AI project and it will help you lower down the chance for it to end up in the PoC drawer.
AI & Data Product Development
11:30
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12:00
How can we use AI to bring new value to the business
Nenad Bozic
CoFounder & CEO, SmartCat
Building Bridges: Connecting Business and Tech for Successful Data Science Projects
Building Data & AI Teams
Business talk
Beginner to Intermediate
If you’re a business or tech professional, you’ve probably had a data science project fall apart in your hands. In this talk, we discuss challenges teams face when working together and how they could overcome them if they understood, what each side needs to be successful. We talk about skills that are needed in a project team to ensure that projects go smoothly into production – and stay there. With examples from practice, we hope to inspire you to approach data science projects with a flexible, collaborative mindset that emphasizes communication, diversity of skill sets, and clear goals and metrics.
Building Data & AI Teams
15:30
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16:00
Building Bridges: Connecting Business and Tech for Successful Data Science Projects
Nina Mrzelj
Senior Data Scientist, Sclable Business Solutions GmbH
Building successful data teams in the realities of 2023
Building Data & AI Teams
Transformational talk
Beginner to Intermediate
In this talk I will address: Why and how to address business value added by the data team? What to do in your first 2 months as Head of Data or CDO? Balancing between business problems solved fast & slow. Dealing with technical debt, legacy teams, and legacy tech. When to set up central or decentral data teams? The ROI of the Data team and the risk cost of success. Building the skills and competencies to run a Data A-team
Building Data & AI Teams
16:30
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17:00
Building successful data teams in the realities of 2023
Karl Ivo Sokolov
Managing Partner | Data, Specific-Group Austria
Remote work is here to stay – and what’s next? Asynchronous way – the next level of remote work
Building Data & AI Teams
Business talk, Educational talk
Beginner to Intermediate
A great chance to hear the experience about the future of work from the biggest all-remote company in the world. Arm yourself with the best-practices toolbox for the async work tips and tricks and leverage the context from the distributed work leaders.From the GitLab Data Team member, a first-face story about how the asynchronous way of working helps us manage the “chaos” (as folks usually think about remote work) in the 24/7 work environment. Vibrant session to expose the picture of the pioneers and advocates of all-remote philosophy. Forget working hours, timesheets, offices, and emails and join the ride. Will show you how this way of work brings joy to me and my 1600 colleagues from 56 countries and how we serve 30+ million customers with exactly 0 offices. – Is remote work just a perk? – Various approaches to remote strategies – Why “just” remote work is not enough? – What’s the next level for remote work?
Building Data & AI Teams
17:00
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17:30
Remote work is here to stay – and what’s next? Asynchronous way – the next level of remote work
Radovan Bacovic
Staff Data Engineer, GitLab
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