Science in Reading: "Skills Workshop: AI is transforming the world - why now?"

Basingstoke Science Cafe members are invited to the Science in Reading event "TVAI Skills Workshop: AI is transforming the world - why now?" at Henley Business School.

Further details on panellists available using this link:
https://www.meetup.com/science-in-reading/events/308499994

If you would like to get involved and support your local Science community please get in touch – email: scienceinreading [at] gmail.com or twitter: Science in Reading (@Science_Reading)

# TVAI Skills Workshop: AI is transforming the world - why now?

Register via this link:
https://forms.office.com/e/wudP1wBK6g

Summary
The world is going through a truly transformational period in history due to rapid advancements in AI, however not everyone understands why this is happening now.

The incredible progress made in accelerated computing over the last decade is enabling what was previously considered impossible or decades away, driving the AI advancements we see in our everyday lives.

Ross Verrall, NVIDIA’s EMEA Enterprise Service lead, will give his perspective and experience living through it for the last 7 years and then happily take any questions.

Jonathan Boyle, a researcher at the University of Reading with 15 years of experience in Computational Vision and AI, will lead a historical walkthrough of how accelerated computing has fundamentally expanded possibilities in both fields.

At the end of this session attendees should:
✅ Understand why modern AI is happening now and the role of accelerated computing
✅ Learn about cutting edge innovation and use cases being built today
✅ Have a pragmatic view on how you can thrive in these rapidly changing times

Agenda:
👉 6PM - 6.45PM: Registration, networking, and refreshments
👉 6.45PM - 7PM: Welcome and introduction to TVAI Skills Workshops
👉 7PM - 7.30PM: The Inevitability of Accelerated Computing (Ross Verrall)
👉 7.30 - 8PM: Accelerated computing in Computer Vision (Jonathan Boyle)
👉 8PM - 8.15PM: Q&A
👉 8.15PM - 8.45PM: Final networking opportunity and goodbyes

**Register now **👉 https://forms.office.com/e/wudP1wBK6g

As this is a workshop, spaces are limited and attendees MUST book via the Microsoft form to ensure your place. Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, and booking confirmations will be sent to all confirmed attendees.