BrumAI Postgraduate Showcase sponsored by DRPG and hosted by Aston University
Details
Join our 'BrumAI Postgraduate Showcase' sponsored by DRPG and hosted by Aston University during Birmingham Tech Week.
October 2023 - in-person @Aston University, Birmingham
The BrumAI Postgraduate Showcase is one of our flagship events that aims to highlight the exceptional achievements of current AI postgraduate students and recent graduates of AI MSc programmes through live (in-person) presentations.
Online streaming
Also, online version (beta) parallel event will be available. We will try to broadcast the event with sufficient sound and video quality, this is a (beta) service and depends on the availability of our crew on the night.
Online joining from 18:45
Tuesday, 17 October · 18:45 – 20:30
Zoom call link: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86353790399](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86353790399&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1MWDLolUZIOfjdFL6h9mjQ) Meeting ID: 863 5379 0399 No PIN, Waiting room enabled
Zoom is kindly provided by www.chaosontoast.co.uk/about
Location
Aston University, Birmingham.
Exact Building, Room TBC. TBC Room will be available to those who have signed up for the event, in the how to find us section. www.aston.ac.uk/about/visit
Capacity
150
In-person spaces are restricted, please only book if you can attend!
It will feel really good to have a full room so please don't reserve a seat unless you are coming, the event is in-person.
Please update your RSVP if something changes, you may be preventing someone else from attending if there are no-shows.
We have agreed the capacity with the host.
Agenda
18:00 Pizza and drinks
18:45 Opening Address
18:50 Competition Speakers (5 mins * 5/6 Speakers)
19:25 James Heaton Full talk (25 mins, 5 mins Q&A)
19:55 Intermission
20:05 Award Ceremony
20:15 Closing
20:30 End
Event overview
Competition - MSc graduates or MSc students from all AI-related disciplines are invited prior to submit their projects for consideration. Finalists from this selection process will be invited to present short (5-minute) summaries of their work.
- Aaron Omotosho - FERRET: Facial Expression Recognition for Real-time Emotion Tracking
- Abdulhamid Onawole - Training set optimization for epitope prediction
- Izegbua Ihongbe - User Studies in Evaluating Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
Techniques in Medical Radiology Imaging. - Nissy Abraham - Iterative Refinement of Two-fingered Robotic Grasps
- Taylor Tranter - Tracking Multiple Human Pose Estimations
Linking Academic Research to the AV Industry: KTPs and Beyond - James Heaton
Speaker Bio: James Heaton is a Machine Learning Engineer at Aurrigo, a Coventry-based company providing AV solutions across the globe. Aurrigo design and manufacture a wide range of autonomous systems, from autonomous passenger shuttles to airport baggage handling vehicles. Aurrigo had a successful IPO last year and has opened offices in Singapore and Canada.
With a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering, James studied towards his MSc. in Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Andrews where upon completion he began a KTP at Aston University, partnering with Aurrigo. The KTP was extremely successful, and resulted with James being offered a full-time role at the company where he continues today, developing Machine Learning solutions for autonomous vehicles.
Award Ceremony
The postgraduate speakers will be in the running for three prizes:
Most Innovative Award
In a constantly evolving world, innovation is key to shaping the future. The panelists will be on the lookout for the most groundbreaking and forward-thinking project in this competition.
Most Impactful Award
True success lies in the positive changes you bring to the world. The panelists are eager to acknowledge the graduate whose project has made the most significant impact on society.
Community Choice Award
The BrumAI community is home to industry, academia, students, and enthusiasts alike, and in the spirit of a diverse community, this award will be determined by your peers and the audience.
COVID-19 safety
Optional, wear a mask! No problem if you do.
Capacity is restricted preventing overcrowding.