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Oct
09

Top ODSC Europe 2020 Sessions Available for Free On-Demand

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We’ve just wrapped up our ODSC Europe, four days of hands-on training sessions, workshops, and talks on the topics and tools driving the future of data science and AI led by renowned experts. If you weren’t able to join us, don’t worry, you can still have a chance to experience ODSC Europe on-demand on our AI+ platform.

[Read more on OpenDataScience: Data Science Expertise That Will Get You Hired in 2020]

To get started, check out these 5 highly-rated ODSC Europe 2020 sessions for free:

Watch the Top Rated ODSC Europe 2020 Sessions Here!

“PyTorch 101: Building A Model Step-by-Step” Daniel Voigt Godoy Manager, Financial Advisory Analytics at Deloitte, Dean at Data Science Retreat

During this session, you’ll learn how to build a PyTorch model using a structured, incremental approach based on first principles. You’ll come to understand why PyTorch is the fastest growing deep learning framework and how to make best use of its capabilities, including dynamic computation graphs, data loaders, autograd, and model classes.

“Building a Better Data Visualization Culture“ Alan Rutter, Founder, Fire Plus Algebra 

Although data visualization has become an integral part of everyday life, there are still many barriers that data visualization practitioners face when trying to create maximum value in the work, primarily due to organizational culture. In this session you’ll learn more about the issues that arise when attempting to embed a data visualization culture in organizations and how to overcome them.

“Missing Data in Supervised Machine Learning“ Andras Zsom, PhD, Lead Data Scientist and Adjunct Lecturer in Data Science Brown University, Center for Computation and Visualization

Incomplete datasets can introduce bias into your analysis leading to incorrect predictions from your supervised machine learning model. In this session, you’ll learn why many of the popular approaches for addressing missing values in datasets often introduce bias and the best techniques and methods for coming to an unbiased conclusion when there is missing data.

“Building a Production-level Data Pipeline Using Kedro” Kiyohito Kunii, Software Engineer, QuantumBlack

Check out this session to learn about the challenges associated with creating deployable machine learning models, how to improve your exploratory data analysis workflow and transition to production-ready code using an open-source Python library called Kedro, and how to apply software engineering principles to machine learning code to facilitate it’s deployment in a production environment.

“A Deep Dive into Convolutional Neural Networks” Susana Zoghbi, PhD, Co-founder MACTY.EU│ Content A

This session takes a deep dive into Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), which have been the impetus behind recent unprecedented advances in the field of Computer Vision. By the end of the session you’ll be able to answer questions like: What do CNNs compute? What is a CNN? How do CNNs learn? And in what situations should they be used.

To access all of the top ODSC Europe 2020 sessions you can purchase an on-demand pass, available for a limited time only:

On-Demand Keynotes & Breakout Sessions (€129):

  • Access to Keynotes
  • Access to Demo Talks
  • Access to Career Talks
  • Access to 51 Breakout Sessions

On-Demand Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, & Hands-on Training Sessions (€299):

  • Access to Keynotes
  • Access to Demo Talks
  • Access to Career Talks
  • Access to 51 Breakout Sessions
  • Access to 35 Hands-on Workshops
  • Access to 26 Hands-on Training Sessions

Want to gain new in-demand skills live? Join us at ODSC West in just a few weeks to take advantage of 80 hands-on training sessions and workshops and 300 hours of content. Check out available passes here.

[Related: A Look Into ODSC West 2020 Focus Areas]

Can’t wait until the end of October? Check out the available live training sessions on the AI+ Training Platform. Not only do we have sessions from Dr. Kirk Borne, Max Humber, and Brian Lucena, PhD coming soon, we’ve also recently launched monthly subscription plans giving you access to brand-new and frequently updated content. With so many ways to train, there is an option for everyone, no matter your time or budget constraints.


Oct
09

Announcing ODSC APAC Dec 8-9

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ODSC is very excited to announce that we will be hosting our first Asia and Pacific virtual conference, ODSC APAC: Rethink AI on December 8-9, 2020. For two days, we will explore the ways that we are reshaping industries, such as Manufacturing, Telecom, Logistics, Finance, Pharma/Biotech, and Oil & Gas through innovations in data science and AI. The first day will focus on India, and the second on the Asia and Pacific region.

[Related: Announcing the AI+ Data Science Live Training Subscription Service]

Over the course of 20 breakout sessions and 20 workshops, 50 renowned speakers and experts will share the knowledge of and insights into the ways AI is driving the development of new technology in five areas: machine learning and deep learning, NLP, research frontiers, data visualization, and MLOps and data engineering.

Our first group of speakers for ODSC APAC include:

Day 1: India

  • Ravi Ranjan │ Senior Data Scientist │ Publicis Sapient │ Part of the Centre of Excellence
  • Ashwathi Nambiar │ Software Engineer │ Mathworks │ Currently working towards efficient embedded deployment of neural networks
  • Debanjana Banerjee│Data Scientist │ Walmart Labs │ Made instrumental contributions to the development of numerous high-functioning bots in the compliance space

Day 2: Asia and Pacific

  • Dean (Ting) Wang │ Data Science Lead │ Google │Part of the data science research team that helped the German Football team compete (and win) world cup 2014
  • Dr. Alex Antic │ Head of Data Science │ Australian National University │ Recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Analytics Leaders in Australia by IAPA
  • Isaac Reyes │ Co-founder │ StoryIQ │ TEDx speaker and international keynote presenter

If you would like to share your knowledge of how AI is transforming the industry in the Asia and Pacific Region on the second day of the conference, you can apply to speak here.

If you would like to come learn from our expert speakers at ODSC APAC, tickets are available now. And be sure to register soon to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount.


Oct
09

Announcing the ODSC Ai x West Business and Innovation Summit This Oct 29-30

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen rapid advancement and increasing importance in many of our key industries over the last several years. As such, to excel in your profession, and for your company to excel in its market, it’s essential to understand how AI has and will transform your industry. At the ODSC Ai x West Business and Innovation Summit October 29-30, you’ll get the chance to learn from some of the best and brightest minds in AI and Business and get ahead of the curve.

[Related article: Announcing the AI+ Data Science Live Training Subscription Service]

Just a few of the expert speakers who will be at the summit include:

  • Rich Dutton, Head of Corporate Engineering, Google
  • Susan Gregurick, PhD, Director, National Institutes of Health
  • Dave Stuart, Senior Executive, US Department of Defense
  • Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director, Innovation Underwriters
  • Sears Merritt, Head of Data, Strategy, and Architecture, Mass Mutual

Over the course of two days, our speakers will cover many topics including AI Ethics and Bias, Human-Machine Collaboration, Machine Learning in Enterprise, Using Machine Learning to Detect Disease, Inverse Reinforcement Learning, and much more.

https://odsc.com/california/aix-west/

As part of your Ai x registration, you’ll also get access to the Virtual AI Expo Hall. In the AI Expo Hall, you’ll have the opportunity to explore many cutting-edge AI solutions that can help you integrate AI into your business strategies and goals. Meet with 30+ partners and see their solutions and products demonstrated live during the 16+ Demo talks.

Our partners include DataRobot, SAS, appen, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Algorithmia, Gurobi Optimization, Microsoft Azure, LexisNexis, CloudFactory, iMerit, and many more.

They will be discussing topics such as

  • HPCC Systems – The Kit and Kaboodle for Big Data and Data Science
  • Fresh Data in Days Instead of Months
  • Integrating Open Source Modeling with SAS Model Manager
  • Next-generation Big Data Pipelines with Prefect and Dask

Although the Ai x Summit is packed full of learning opportunities, there is also plenty of time to network with attendees and speakers from across the country. The Virtual Networking Event is the perfect chance to unwind, discuss the day’s events, and make new connections.

Whatever your time or budget constraints, there is an Ai x Summit Business pass to fit your needs.

1-Day Aix Pass ($99):

  • Access to business talks

3-day Aix Pass ($179):

  • Access to business talks
  • Access to all ODSC talks
  • Access to Keynotes
  • Access to Virtual Events
  • Access to the Virtual AI Expo
  • Access to the AI+ Career Services Lab and Expo

All-Access Pass ($879)

  • Everything included in the 3-day Aix Pass
  • Access to ODSC Workshops
  • Access to ODSC Training Sessions
  • Access to On-Demand Training Sessions, Workshops, and Talks post-conference

AI waits for no one, so be sure to register soon to stay ahead of the AI curve and save on 20% your pass for ODSC Ai x West 2020


Oct
09

Announcing the AI+ Data Science Live Training Subscription Service

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It’s no secret that the data science and AI industries are both rapidly advancing and highly competitive. As a result, it’s essential for data scientists to be building their knowledge base and learning new skills and technologies. To facilitate this, we are thrilled to announce that we will be launching a brand-new subscription service for data science live training on the AI+ Training platform on October 19th, 2020.

This new subscription service is an easy way to access all that AI+ Training has to offer. Our expansive collection of on-demand, hands-on training sessions, and workshops are led by world-renowned instructors and speakers and focus on the topics and tools you need to succeed in your role.

Don’t know what you don’t know? Our skills assessments can help you identify knowledge gaps and how to fill them with personalized training recommendations. To ensure you gain proficiency in your desired topic, we also offer certification exams in specific AI domains.

Plus, four distinct tiers of service of data science live training, we have a plan that fits every budget and need.

Free:

With our free plan, you’ll get access to:

  • The Course of the Week
  • Live and On-demand Webinars
  • Learning Guides
  • Online Support

Basic:

For just $29.99/month you’ll get access to everything from the Free plan plus:

  • AI+ Learning Path Assessment
  • Personalized Training Recommendations
  • Learning Tracks
  • Interactive On-demand Training Library
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Career Lab & Training Live Webinars
  • 10% Discount on Live, Hands-on Instructor-led courses
  • $100 Credit for ODSC Conferences

Premium:

For just $59.99/month you’ll get access to everything from the Basic plan plus:

  • 35% Discount on Live, Hands-on Instructor-led courses
  • Coding Assessments
  • ODSC Certification Practice Assessments
  • ODSC Certification Courses
  • ODSC Certification Exams
  • Premium Members Networking Channel
  • $500 Credit for ODSC Conferences

Team:

Our Team plan offers you a customized training experience, with a customized price. Choose from everything offered in the Premium plan plus:

  • Private and Custom Training
  • Pre- and Post-Training Assessment
  • $1,000 Credit for ODSC Conferences

Be one of the first to sign up for the AI+ Training subscription service to receive our limited-time discount on a Basic or Premium plan. Individuals who join the service by October 18th will pay just $21.99/month for a Basic plan or just $49.99/month for a Premium plan. Plus, you’ll get a 14-day free trial, and you can cancel any time.

Enjoy your AI+ Training subscription from the official launch date, October 19th, until November 2nd for free. We won’t start billing you until November 3rd.

You can learn more about everything a monthly subscription to AI+ Training has to offer here: https://aiplus.odsc.com/pages/plans

Finally, below you’ll find a sneak peek of the Live Training Sessions coming to AI+ this Fall.

  • “SQL Bootcamp for Data Scientists” with Mona Kahlil, Data Scientist, Greenhouse Software
  • “Modeling and Machine Learning in Theory and Practice” with Dr. Kirk Borne, Principal Data Scientist, Booz Allen Hamilton
  • “Animating Data: Turn any Matplotlib plot into an animated gif” with Max Humber, Distinguished Faculty Member, General Assembly
  • “Gradient Boosting for Prediction and Inference” with Brian Lucena, PhD, Principal, Numeristical

Get a ticket for ODSC West and try out AI+ for 3 months!

Interested in ODSC West 2020 and want to try out AI+ before you commit to it for longer? When you purchase a ticket to ODSC West (all ticket types but the general pass and Ai x business passes), you automatically get 3 months of the AI+ Basic subscription for free and start your data science live training adventure today.


Oct
09

A Look Into ODSC West 2020 Focus Areas

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This October 27-30, ODSC West Virtual will be focusing on the topics that are trending in data science in 2020 and into 2021. Although you might have heard about some of these focus areas a lot over the last year or so, they are constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of the data science field.

[Related article: 10 Training Sessions You Can’t Miss at ODSC West 2020]

ML/DL

Experts in Machine Learning and Deep Learning Track will discuss the latest advances, trends, and models in these rapidly expanding fields. Creators and top practitioners will share their knowledge and expertise in talks, tutorials, and workshops on the latest models and trends.

Confirmed speakers include

Jeannette M. Wing, PhD│Professor of Computer Science│Columbia University│Former Corporate Vice President│Microsoft Research.

Dr. Jon Krohn│Chief Data Scientist│untapt│Author of Deep Learning Illustrated

NLP

Explore the rapidly advancing field of NLP with the core practitioners and contributors. Learn about the latest advancements and trends, including pre-trained models, with use-cases focusing on deep learning, speech-to text, and semantic search.

Confirmed speakers include

Joan Xiao, PhD│Principal Data Scientist│Linc Global

David Talby, PhD│CTO│Pacific AI, John Snow Labs

Research Frontiers

Data Science is advancing at a tremendous pace, with new research and models announced every month. To help data scientists keep abreast of the latest advances, this track brings the most relevant information to you. World-class academics, researchers, and professionals summarize the latest research across focus areas and help identify what’s important.

Confirmed speakers include

Sriram Sankararaman, PhD│Professor of Computer Science│University of California – Los Angeles

Gerald Quon, PhD│Assistant Professor, Machine Learning & AI Group│UC Davis

Kickstarter

The Data Science Kick-start track offers many introductory level talks, tutorials, and workshops to get you started building in-demand skills. Our expert speakers and presenters offer world-class instruction, and give you invaluable insights to help you learn what matters most. We cover the most important tools, topics, and techniques in use to ensure you hit the ground running.

ML for Programmers

With the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence comes an increasing demand for Machine Learning engineers and programmers. An ML engineer works at the intersection of software engineering and data science. Learn how to build on your programming skills to engineer the next generation of artificial intelligence-enabled software. On the ML for Programmers track, you’ll explore everything from data wrangling, modeling, and workflow, to essential deep learning and machine learning frameworks.

Data Visualization

The data visualization track brings together the world’s most creative minds that are changing the way we visualize, understand, and interact with data. Join a community of designers, data scientists, and developers to learn the art of storytelling, information communication, and data visualization using the latest open source tools and techniques.

Confirmed speakers include

Ian Johnson│User Experience Engineer│Google│Organizer│Bay Area D3

DataOps & Management

As data science extends its reach across an enterprise, the need for better management, workflow, production and deployment practices to meet the challenges of deploying and monitoring models in production, managing data science workflows and teams, and understanding ROI increases. Learn how to effectively incorporate data science practice into the wider business process with use cases, best practices, and stories from the field.

Confirmed speakers include

Alex Ratner, PhD│Assistant Professor| UW│Co-founder & CEO | Snorkel AI

Anna Petrovicheva│Chief Technical Officer│OpenCV.ai

Mini-Bootcamp

Grow your skillset with a unique learning path that will start in July and take you through October. With many opportunities to learn from some of the best and brightest minds in data science and AI, you’ll leave the Mini-Bootcamp armed with new tools and knowledge that can be immediately applied to your work. The Mini-Bootcamp learning path will include

  • Pre-Bootcamp On-Demand Training covering the fundamentals of programming with Python, statistics, and SQL
  • Pre-Bootcamp Live Training with Dr. Jon Krohn, renowned instructor and author of Deep Learning Illustrated
  • A Virtual Hackathon that gives you an opportunity to put your new skills to the test
  • 3 or 4-day Bootcamp at the conference where you’ll have access to
    • 6 sessions covering data science fundamentals
    • 50+ training sessions, workshops, and talks
    • The Virtual AI Expo and Demo Talks
    • The Virtual Career Lab and Expo

Don’t forget to join us this October to learn how advancements in these focus areas are pushing the boundaries of what data scientists can do. Plus you’ll save on your pass when you register early. We’ll also be updating our speaker page with new expert speakers soon, so be sure to check back frequently.


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