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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.
Nov 7th 2024
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Amii partners with pipikwan pêhtâkwan and its startup company wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, to harness AI in efforts to challenge misinformation about Indigenous People and include Indigenous People in the development of AI. The project is supported by the PrairiesCan commitment to accelerate AI adoption among SMEs in the Prairie region.
Nov 7th 2024
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Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Russ Greiner and University of Alberta researcher and collaborator David Wishart were awarded the Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Nov 6th 2024
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Amii founding member Jonathan Schaeffer has spent 40 years making huge impacts in game theory and AI. Now he’s retiring from academia and sharing some of the insights he’s gained over his impressive career.
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