brum.ai July 2024 - Accenture

July 2024 - in-person @Accenture Birmingham (previously InfinityWorks)
This event will be hosted by the team at Accenture, once you RSVP you can see Location. Its an opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, researchers, people in academia, students, engineers, AI boffins, and like-minded individuals. So bring your friends and co-workers, grab a drink and have loads of pizza! 🍕

RSVPs close Tuesday, 16 July, 2024 2:00 PM

Event overview

1. Ammar Tello and Samer Sallam - Accenture UK - “Unleashing the Power of AWS Bedrock”
2. Parisa Salmani - OntarioTech - "Bias and Fairness in Transfer Learning"
3. Discussion - What are the top 3 challenges in AI? We will discuss this in groups of 1-2-4-8 led by Dr Anandhi Vivek Dhukaram

Speaker Bios

Parisa Salmani
Bio: I am a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Ontario Tech University, where I serve as a graduate research assistant in the Trustworthy AI lab. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Kharazmi University in Iran. My research focuses on the intersection of computer science and artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on trustworthiness and fairness in AI.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/parisasalmani/](https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/www.linkedin.com/in/parisasalmani/;!!OrxsNty6D4my!9z--qJz6wVMqILjFfdFDHEgHCHnoTDBCDSr9CJ992HZ8gKHhAIgysua5DSF98BCenWozVsB3U2pNHh98Uw$)
www.trustworthyai.ca

Ammar Tello
Bio: Passionate AI & Data Engineer at Accenture with a Master's in Computer Engineering and over 5 years of hands-on experience in innovative data projects and academic publishing. Currently exploring Gen-AI to leverage its potential for a positive impact on the world.
www.linkedin.com/in/ammartello
www.accenture.com/gb-en/careers/jobsearch

Samer Sallam
Bio:
- Data Practice Lead @ Next Gen Engineering, Accenture UK
- +9 years of experience in the data space
- Endorsed by Tech Nation UK as a Data Science Global Talent
- Master’s in Computer and Information Engineering from IIUM @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.linkedin.com/in/samer-sallam
www.accenture.com/gb-en/careers/jobsearch

Dr Anandhi Dhukaram
Bio: As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in research, technology, and global business, with a PhD in cognitive systems engineering, Dr Anandhi specialises in driving human-centric responsible AI cultures across industries.
Throughout her career, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) when harnessed responsibly. Her mission is to bridge the gap between AI technology and organisational readiness, ensuring businesses of all sizes can seize the opportunities and leverage AI effectively.
Through tailored AI literacy programs and as an EU AI Act compliance strategist, she aims to equip teams with the critical thinking and technical proficiency necessary to navigate the regulatory complexities of AI confidently.
Personal Page: https://anandhiv.com
Follow Me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anandhi-vivek-dhukaram
Founder of Esdha: www.esdha.com

Agenda
17:45 Check-in starts (please don't arrive much earlier) - refreshments available
18:20 Talk - Ammar Tello and Samer Sallam - Accenture UK - “Unleashing the Power of AWS Bedrock”
18:50 Break
19:05 Talk - Parisa Salmani - OntarioTech - "Bias and Fairness in Transfer Learning"
19:30 Discussion - What are the top 3 challenges in AI? We will discuss this in groups of 1-2-4-8 led by Dr Anandhi Vivek Dhukaram
20:00 Close

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 evening. Kindly provided by https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaos-on-toast-limited/
Online joining details - from 18:15
Video call link: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 854 6530 7751
Waiting room ON, and no code
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85465307751](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85465307751&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw13H1sD3HIElALCEYw2TLAN)

COVID-19 safety
Optional, wear a mask! No problem if you do.

Capacity is restricted preventing overcrowding.