AI that Talks Your Talk: Exploring Conversational AI and LLMs

In the realm of human-computer interaction, language stands as the most natural medium. Conversational AI, powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), is revolutionizing this interaction by enabling systems to understand and respond to natural language. Join us for DevDay as we dive into the intricacies of conversational AI, multilingual assistants, and detecting subtle communication cues like sarcasm. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or an experienced professional, this event promises to be an enlightening journey into the future of AI-driven communication.

### Agenda

Introduction to Conversational AI

• Speaker: Prof. Sri Rama Murty K., IIT Hyderabad
• Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
• Synopsis:

Explore the natural evolution of human-computer interaction through language. Prof. Sri Rama Murty will delve into the current state and future challenges of conversational AI, highlighting the advancements in AI assistants that understand and respond to natural language using LLMs.

Conversational Assistants in Your Own Language

• Speaker: Dr. Karthika Vijayan, Sahaj Software
• Time: 10.30 AM - 11.45 PM
• Synopsis:

Learn about the importance and implementation of multilingual conversational assistants. Dr. Karthika Vijayan will discuss how these systems, powered by LLMs, can cater to users' linguistic preferences and personalize interactions to enhance user experience.

Tea Break - 11.45 AM to 12.00 PM

Detecting Sarcasm for Human-centered Conversational AI

• Speaker: Dr. Shekhar Nayak, University of Groningen
• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Synopsis:

Dive into the complexities of detecting sarcasm and other subtle communication cues in conversational AI. Dr. Shekhar Nayak will explain the use of multimodal deep fusion neural architectures and LLMs to interpret text, speech, and video, making AI interactions more natural and intuitive.

Open Discussion

• Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
• Synopsis:

Engage in a dynamic discussion with our speakers and fellow attendees to share insights, ask questions, and explore collaborative opportunities in the field of conversational AI and LLMs.

### About the Speakers

Prof. Sri Rama Murty K.
Prof. Sri Rama Murty K. is a distinguished professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad, where he has been a faculty member for the last 15 years. He received his PhD in Speech Processing from IIT Madras in 2009. His expertise in conversational AI and speech processing, including work with LLMs, has made significant contributions to the field.

Dr. Karthika Vijayan
Dr. Karthika Vijayan is a Solution Consultant at Sahaj Software, with nearly a decade of experience in conversational AI research. Her work on voice and text data, often incorporating LLMs, has been published in numerous journals and presented at international conferences. She specializes in creating customized solutions for complex business problems using advanced machine-learning techniques.

Dr. Shekhar Nayak
Dr. Shekhar Nayak is an Assistant Professor of Speech Technology at Campus Fryslan, University of Groningen. He holds a PhD from IIT Hyderabad and has extensive experience in speech recognition and processing. His research interests include automatic speech recognition, multilingual speech processing, and natural language understanding, with a focus on leveraging LLMs.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could join us 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Refreshments will be provided.