BLUG General: AI, Open Source & Ethics

With thanks to FINOS and to our speakers (further details to come):

Anantha Sharma*: Synechron - Head of Data Science & Analytics – North America*
Anantha is a solution architect with Synechron working across innovation, IoT, data analytics and big data. He has built PoCs and solutions in the banking, financial services and insurance domain, driving innovation & data science practice.

Alvin Shih*: Executive Director, Distinguished Engineer, Senior Machine Learning Researcher - Morgan Stanley*

Rory Campbell*: Partner at Lewis Silkin N.I., Board Member NI Community Relations Council*
Rory has significant legal experience working across software developers, IT infrastructure and clients across public, private and third sectors. He is a member of the Society for Computers and Law, and is co-author of the Intellectual Property Rights chapter of Local Government Contracts and Procurement.

A fusion of topics, inspired by recent events online and in the media about the relationship between open source, AI and ethics. We will explore a range of topics in the intersection of this space in a mixture of short presentations and led discussion - please check back for our speaker updates shortly!

AGENDA
6.30pm (NI time) : Introduction
6.40pm : Sequence of led discussions covering (to be finalized):
- Consequences of AI in the Financial Sector
- Implications of AI & Text Processing in Regulated Environments
- AI & Intellectual Property
8.30pm : Finish

This event will be virtual, and we look forward to welcoming a mixture of attendees and presenters from both sides of the Atlantic. As with all our events, attendees of all experiences and backgrounds are welcome, whether a first-time or fiftieth-time BLUG attendee!