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Raja Iqbal
Data Science Dojo
Future of Data & AI
Don't miss out on the Future of Data & AI conference this Fall 2024! Join thousands of data enthusiasts, learn from industry leaders, and engage in panel discussions with thought leaders. Elevate your expertise in cutting-edge topics like Generative AI, Foundational Models and LLMs through our guided tutorials.
Companies represented at the conference
Thought leaders and speakers from leading organizations worldwide
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Interactive live Q&A session
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Meet the speakers
Industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners from the world's top companies sharing what's next in data and AI.
Albar Wahab
Data Scientist at Data Science Dojo
Data Science Dojo
Alessya Visnjic
CEO and Co-founder
WhyLabs
Alexander Baker
Senior Federal Data Scientist
KPMG
Alice Zhao
Data Scientist and Author
Andrew Madson
Senior Director, Data Analytics
Arizona State University
Anupam Datta
Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist
TruEra
Aparna Dhinakaran
Founder & CPO
Arize AI
Batool Haider
ML Engineer
Cohere
Bob Van Luijt
Founder and CEO
Weaviate
Boyan Angelov
CTO
Camila Manera
Data Scientist
Librodepases
Chad Sanderson
CEO | Head of Data | Published Author
Gable
Daniel Svonava
Founder and CEO
Superlinked
Dr. Nile Wilson
Senior Data Science Manager
Microsoft
Faisal Masood
Head of Data
Cohat
Francesca Lazzeri
Senior Director of Data Science and AI at Microsoft
Microsoft
Frank Liu
Solution Architect
Zilliz
George Firican
Director, Data Governance and Business Intelligence
University of British Columbia
Hamza Farooq
Founder
Traversaal AI
Hamza Tahir
Co-Founder and CTO
ZenML
Harmke Alkemade
AI Engineer
Weaviate
Jimmy Nguyen
Senior Data Scientist
LinkedIn
Jon Turow
Partner
Madrona Venture Group
Josh Cavalier
Founder
JoshCavalier.ai
Kanchana Patlolla
AI Innovation Program Leader
Google
Karthik Mohan
Affiliate Professor
University of Washington
Khaja Ahmed
VP, Security
Gemini
Kristen Kehrer
Data Scientist
Data Moves Me
Muazma Zahid
Group Product Leader
Google
Muntazir Mehdi
VP Engineering
Arbisoft
Natale Vinto
OpenShift Data Science Lead
Red Hat
Neguine Rezaii
Faculty of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Sam Partee
Principal Engineer
Redis
Scott Taylor
Principal Consultant for MetaMeta Consulting
Shir Chorev
Co-founder and CTO
Deepchecks
Timothy Chou
Lecturer
Stanford University
Zhen Lu
CEO
RunPod
Conference agenda
Data Storytelling in Action
In this panel, we will start by discussing what is the importance of data visualization in storytelling in different industries and what are some common or hidden problems, challenges, and pitfalls surrounding it. Read more
Albar Wahab
Data Science Dojo
Nick Desbarats
Practical Reporting
Camila Manera
Libro de Pases
Kristen Kehrer
Comet
Vector Similarity Search
Let's face it, the challenge of search today is indexing billions of entries while delivering relevant results quickly. Traditional keyword-based methods have limitations, leaving us searching for a better way to improve search. Read more
Sam Partee
Redis
Jacky Koh
Relevance AI
Daniel Svonava
Superlinked
Harmke Alkemade
Microsoft
Bob van Luijt
Weaviate
Navigating the MLOps Landscape
Join our expert panel for a lively discussion on MLOps. Get insights into the challenges and opportunities of operationalizing machine learning as our industry leaders share their hands-on experiences. Read more
Raja Iqbal
Data Science Dojo
Hamza Tahir
ZenML
Muntazir Mehdi
Amazon
Faisal Masood
AWS
Natale Vinto
Red Hat
AMA: Begin a Career in Data Science
This AMA session will provide an overview of a career in data science, with a focus on how to get the first job or start out in the data science field. Read more
Jimmy Nguyen
Avery Smith
Data Career Jumpstart
Nick Singh
DataLemur
Muazma Zahid
Microsoft
Generative AI: Trends, Ethics, and Societal Impact
The panel discussion at the conference will be an in-depth exploration of the topic of Generative AI, delving into the latest advancements and trends in the industry. Read more
Hamza Farooq
Raja Iqbal
Data Science Dojo
Batool Haider
Stanford University
Francesca Lazzeri
Microsoft
Pediatric Moonshot: Global, real-time, privacy-preserving applications for children's medicine
Artificial Intelligence applications hold the key to reducing healthcare inequity locally and globally. While centralized architectures have been key to advances in consumer AI, they will not work to deploy and train AI applications for children's medicine. Read more
Timothy Chou
Stanford University
Raja Iqbal
Data Science Dojo
Unlock the Power of Embeddings with Vector Search
The total amount of digital data generated worldwide is increasing at a rapid rate. Simultaneously, approximately 80% (and growing) of this newly generated data is unstructured data – data that does not conform to a table- or object-based model. Read more
Frank Liu
Zilliz
Delighting South Asian Fashion Customers: Using AI for Personalization, Product Design and Tagging
In this talk, Arif Iqbal, the CEO of LAAM, will discuss how his company is utilizing AI to enhance the fashion consumer experience for millions of users and businesses. Read more
Arif Iqbal
Laam
Getting Started with SQL Programming
When learning data science, students typically focus on SQL, Python or R for data analysis and machine learning. On the job though, data is usually stored in a database. Read more
Alice Zhao
DataLemur
Introduction to Python for Data Science
This lecture introduces the tools and libraries used in Python for data science and engineering. It covers basic concepts such as data processing, feature engineering, data visualization, modeling, and model evaluation. Read more
Boyan Angelov
Relevance AI
Deep Learning with KNIME: Building Keras Applications
Typically, when we think of deep learning applications we think of complex coding in languages like Python where packages such as Tensorflow and Keras can be leveraged. Read more
Corey Weisinger
KNIME
Emilio Silvestri
KNIME
Building and Deploying a Semantic Search Engine on Hugging Face
Unlock the power of semantic search with this hands-on tutorial. Learn how to build a semantic search engine from scratch and deploy it as an API on Hugging Face. Read more
Hamza Farooq
Stanford
Distributed System Design for Data Engineering
This talk will provide an overview of distributed system design principles and their applications in data engineering. Read more
Touseef Liaqat
Algolab
Large Language Models for Real-World Applications
Machine language understanding and generation has been undergoing rapid improvements due to recent breakthroughs in machine learning (e.g. large language models like GPT and BERT). Read more
Hemant Jain
Cohere
Reproducible Data Science Workflows Using Docker
Want to eliminate the hassle of inconsistent programming environments and achieve reproducible data science? Attend our presentation on how Docker can help you achieve that and more! Read more
Sanjay Pant
Data Science Dojo
Building Enterprise-Grade Q&A Chatbots with Azure OpenAI's Advanced Capabilities
As businesses increasingly turn to chatbots to automate customer support services, Azure OpenAI emerges as a highly advanced and customizable platform that provides robust natural language processing capabilities. Read more
Ebad Ullah Khan
Data Science Dojo
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What attendees are saying
"The Future of Data and AI conference was a remarkable experience. The presentations were insightful, well-organized, and covered diverse topics. The inclusive atmosphere created by the organizers made networking and collaboration easy. I left the conference feeling inspired and motivated to continue learning. I highly recommend this conference to anyone interested in the future of data and AI."
"As a data scientist, I use large datasets to drive decision-making. One project involved building a predictive model for targeted marketing, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction. Analyzing customer feedback identified trends and improved our products and services, enhancing customer experience and retention rates. Data science has revolutionized decision-making and problem-solving in our organization."
"Great topics and speakers. Each contributed differently and helped me get a better understanding of what's coming in the future. A great overall experience."
"The Future Data and AI conference was a fantastic experience. Engaging speakers covered a wide range of topics, from AI basics to advanced data science applications. The sessions were well-structured, and networking opportunities were valuable. I learned a lot and highly recommend attending future events."
"I had a fantastic experience at the Future of Data and AI Conference. The program was engaging, informative, and diverse, with expert speakers who inspired lively discussions. Networking opportunities were invaluable for connecting with others in the field. The organizers ensured an inclusive and rewarding experience. I highly recommend this conference to stay updated in the field and look forward to future events."
"I was at my job and did my best to follow the presentations. Even the small bites of knowledge that I have gained will help me soon, as I want to migrate from Medtech repair to Data Science. I have loved the experience of being part of such an event, especially because of the internationality of the hosts."
Frequently asked questions
- How do I register?
- Please use this link for registering.
- Is the conference free?
- Yes. Our mission is to make data science accessible to everyone. This is our way of giving back to the community.
- I am new to data and AI, can I attend?
- Yes. The conference is meant to be for attendees of all backgrounds and industries.
- What are panel discussions?
- Panel discussions are interactive sessions by thought leaders at the forefront of data and AI.
- Can we ask questions during the panel discussions?
- Yes. Your questions will be put in a moderation queue; The question will be answered by the panelist as they find appropriate.
- What are tutorials?
- Tutorials are technical sessions providing the attendees an opportunity to learn about various cutting-edge technologies and tools.
- Are these hands-on sessions?
- Yes. Majority of the tutorials may involve hands-on coding or building applications using low or no code tools.
- Can I follow along the exercises in hands-on session?
- Yes. While the sessions are designed to teach you hands-on skills, not everyone might be able to follow along. The good news is that the tutorial recording will be shared with attendees afterward.
- Can we ask questions during the tutorials?
- Yes. Your questions will be put in a moderation queue; The question will be answered by the trainer as they find appropriate.
- How can I become a speaker at the conference?
- We would love to have you as a speaker. Please fill out this form to become a speaker.
- How do I become a conference partner?
- We are always looking for like-minded partners who would like to get involved. Please fill out this form and we will get back to you.
- How do I connect with other conference attendees?
- Upon registering, you will get an invitation to join the exclusive LinkedIn group. You can also join our discord community and connect with conference speakers and other attendees.
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