Events
Events

  • AMII AI Seminars: Two-player, Zero-sum games

    Virtual Online

    Amii researcher at the University of Alberta Dustin Morrill presents “Hindsight Rationality and Efficient Deviation Types in Extensive-Form Games”. In this talk, he suggests to field learning algorithms that ensure strong performance in hindsight relative to "deviations" (pre-defined behaviour modifications) in two-player, zero-sum games. Abstract: A successful approach to playing two-player, zero-sum games has been to …

    Free
  • Edmonton WiMLDS – Segmentation Models

    Virtual Online

    WiMLDS's mission is to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing, studying or are interested in the fields of machine learning and data science. We create opportunities for members to engage in technical and professional conversations in a positive, supportive environment by hosting talks, technical workshops, networking events and hackathons. We are …

    Free
  • WaiTALK: Inside Look at Career Journeys in Applied AI

    Virtual Online

    The second WaiTALK Women in AI Canada (WAI) event, hosted by both the Edmonton and Calgary chapters and powered by Amii, examines career highlights and challenges from a personal perspective of a career in research in AI. Danielle Gifford (Senior Manager at AltaML Applied AI Lab & Calgary City Lead of WAI) moderates this panel, …

    Free
  • COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021

    Virtual Online

    WHY COLLISION? Collision brings together “the world's best speakers”, tech’s leading companies, and top media.  Join us online this April to make meaningful connections, find valuable leads, and get access to premium content. NETWORKING Imagine if you could gather the “who’s who of international tech” in one digital space. With more than 40,000 attendees set …

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  • Women in Big Data Series

    Virtual Online

    Women in Big Data, Edmonton Chapter, is proud to present our Glass Ceiling Series; four virtual meetings presenting women in early, mid and late stages in their career paths, culminating with a perspective seeing through the glass ceiling. The third in our monthly series will be on: Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, noon-1pm (MST) Seasoned Professional …

    Free
  • Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare

    Virtual Online

    Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare Description The Embassy of Mexico in Canada and the University of Alberta Precision Health Signature Area invite you to the webinar “Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare" where we explore the promise of personalized healthcare—encompassing targeted treatments, advanced diagnostics, and large-scale …

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  • RainForest LWOL – Digital Intelligence

    Virtual Online

    About this Event ​Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? ​Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people of any age, …

    Free
  • Take Control of Algorithms, Data, and Infrastructure

    Virtual Online

    Take Control of Algorithms, Data, and Infrastructure Wednesday June 2, 2021 4:00pm to 5:30pm ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567 #2 in CFE Series: Taming Big Tech: Exploring the Alternatives Meredith Whittaker​ - In Conversation with Andrew Clement​ Meredith Whittaker founded Google’s Open Research Group, co-founded M-Lab, and is a Minderoo Research Professor at New York University where she is co-founder and faculty director of …

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  • Are your AI algorithms biased?

    Virtual Online

    Are your AI algorithms biased? What you don’t know can hurt you and others - join this important conversation on how to detect and mitigate bias Description Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can have unintended consequences as humans transfer conscious or unconscious bias to AI applications when developing algorithms. In a discussion focused on empowering companies …

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  • Startup Best Practices with Phil Libin, and Silicon Valley Founder Institute Accelerator

    Virtual Online

    Waterloo Startup Founder 101 On this special event, you can see debut presentations from the newest portfolio companies from the Founder Institute accelerator, as well as a Keynote Talk from Phil Libin; Co-founder & CEO of mmhmm (a fast-growing video tools company with over $140M in funding) and All Turtles (an Artificial Intelligence startup studio), …

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