Word Embeddings & Beyond: Exploring BERT, OpenAI, and Hands-on Colab Session

Join us for our first event in the "Natural Language Processing - From Research Paper to Tools" Meetup group! In this session, we'll dive into the fascinating world of word embeddings and explore how advanced models like BERT and OpenAI's GPT series leverage them to revolutionize the NLP landscape.
Agenda:

1. Introduction (15 minutes)

• Welcome and brief overview of the Meetup group
• Icebreaker activity to get to know fellow attendees

2. Word Embeddings: Basics & Techniques (30 minutes)

• Understanding word embeddings and their importance in NLP tasks
• Exploring popular techniques, such as Word2Vec, GloVe, and FastText

3. From Word Embeddings to BERT & OpenAI (30 minutes)

• Introduction to BERT and OpenAI's GPT series
• Discussing how these models utilize and extend word embeddings
• Real-world applications and impact

4. Hands-on Colab Session (45 minutes)

• Guided walkthrough of generating word embeddings using popular libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Exploring and visualizing word embeddings in Google Colab
• Comparing traditional word embeddings with BERT and OpenAI's GPT embeddings
• Q&A and troubleshooting

5. Networking & Closing Remarks (15 minutes)

• Share experiences, exchange ideas, and network with fellow attendees
• Discuss future events and potential topics for upcoming sessions

This event is designed for NLP enthusiasts of all experience levels, from beginners seeking to learn the basics of word embeddings to experienced practitioners eager to explore state-of-the-art models like BERT and OpenAI's GPT series. We look forward to seeing you at our first Meetup session and embarking on this exciting journey together!
*Note: To make the most of the hands-on Colab session, please ensure you have a Google account and are familiar with Google Colab. No prior experience with word embeddings or specific NLP models is required.