Math Alumni Event 2024 - Theme AI
We are pleased to present the speakers at this year's alumni event; Anders Karlsson, Måns Thulin, Djalal Mirmohades, Sara Hamis and Ulf Danielsson.
- Date: 7 November 2024, 12:00–17:00
- Location: Ångström Laboratory, first Siegbahnsalen and then Polhemsalen
- Type: Lecture
- Organiser: Department of Mathematics
- Contact person: Marie Chajara Svensson
The Department of Mathematics warmly invites all alumni* to an exciting event all focused on AI. Whether you’re already working with AI in your field or simply curious about its broader implications, this event aims to offer valuable insights and fresh perspectives on the intersection of mathematics and artificial intelligence. We foresee stimulating discussions and exchange of ideas on this fast-developing field
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay at the forefront of both AI and mathematics while strengthening your connections within our community.
*We welcome all alumni who have completed at least one of our courses or have worked or are currently working with us. As an alumni you may also invite a colleague. All AI researchers, alumni or not, are welcome.
The programme will be held in English and looks as follows:
Programme - 7 November 2024
Possibility to arrive earlier to visit UTNARM, the labour market fair for scientists and engineers, which takes place on the same day at Ångström.
- 12:00-12:30: Lunch & mingle (Siegbahnsalen)
- 12:30-12:40: Introduction
- 12:40-13:10: "How AI works: the mathematics behind its perceived intelligence“ Anders Karlsson, Professor of Mathematics with research in AI at Uppsala University. Access Anders' PowerPoint presentation. Pdf, 5 MB.
- 13:10-13:15: Short break (we move to Polhemsalen)
- 13:15–13:45: “AI in the real world”, Måns Thulin, PhD in mathematics from Uppsala University, works as an AI consultant since five years. Access Måns´PowerPoint presentation. Pdf, 1 MB.
- 13:45-14:00: Break with refreshments
- 14:00-14:30: "The power of combining Mathematical modeling and Machine learning", Djalal Mirmohades, PhD in Mathematics from Uppsala University, works as Head of Research and AI at a gaming company.
- 14:30-15:00: "AI as an interdisciplinary node", Sara Hamis, Assistant Professor in Machine Learning at the Department of Information Technologyand at Uppsala University and a Wenner-Gren Fellow at the Beijer Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
- 15:00-15:30: Fika & mingle (we moove back to Siegbahnsalen)
- 15:30-16:00: ”Artificial Intelligence in a Natural Universe”, Ulf Danielsson, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Uppsala University
- 16:00-17:00: Panel discussion
- 17:00 onwards: Dinner with further discussions and networking at O'Neill's a pub downtown (own expense)
Registration
Registration is closed and the event is fully booked. There is however place for everyone interested in the beginning and the end of the programme since we´ll be in Siegbahnsalen that has more capacity.
Annual alumni events
We value the relationship with our alumni and now organises an annual alumni event. Recognising that you work in different fields and have different interests, we try to find themes that unite many. AI stands out right now, but we will of course address more themes at future events and perhaps also target those who have the same category of work. If you have any requests for future themes, we would be grateful to receive them.
Read the article from last year's alumni event
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Contact
You are welcome to contact Marie Chajara Svensson, event manager and communications officer at the Department of Mathematics.