Name: 23. Paris Women in Machine Learning & Data Science @Scaleway
Start: 2020-01-22T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2020-01-22T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Scaleway

The Women in Machine Learning & Data Science (WiMLDS) Meetup aims to inspire, educate, regardless of gender, and support women and gender minorities in the field. We are back for our 24nd edition!

All genders may attend our meetups.
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Agenda

19:00 – Introduction by Scaleway & the Paris WiMLDS team

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19:25 – “Semi-Supervised Learning with GANs” by Olga Petrova, Machine Learning Engineer @Scaleway

Abstract: Coming soon

19:50 – “Why Is It Important to Solve Games with AI?“ by Anaëlle Laurans, Applied Research Engineer - Machine Learning

Abstract: The past few years, some incredible breakthrough was made through games like Alpha Go, to master the games of go; or OpenAI Five to beat the Dota 2 champions. This talk aims to present the machine learning aspects of the AI and games research, which methods are used to create reliable interacting agent and the next frontier of this domain.

20:15 – “Building Trust and Supporting Diplomacy through Science and Innovation" by Louisa Zanoun, Senior Science and Innovation Attachée @British Embassy in Paris

Abstract : While it is widely acknowledged that science enables dialogue and cooperation between people, it also helps build trust between countries, thus playing an important part in international policy making and diplomacy. During this presentation, I will explain how science and innovation can help improve international relations and present some concrete examples of what I have done to foster closer dialogue between France and the UK.

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20:45 – Networking / Cocktail

During the event, you can share content using #WiMLDSParis & @WiMLDS_Paris

After the meet-up, all the slides will be available on our Medium page : https://medium.com/@WiMLDS_Paris

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Host information :

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Scaleway_fr
Website - https://www.scaleway.com/fr/

The auditorium can welcome 100 people.
Please make sure to be on time. We can’t guarantee a seat once the meetup will have started.

Good news: the meetup will be filmed so if you can’t make it, you will find it on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLOS2KYfz8Yvt05hXUZEeVQ Hence, only subscribe if you plan to be with us!

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Code of Conduct

WiMLDS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate.

Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly community for all. All attendees should read the full Code of Conduct before participating: https://github.com/WiMLDS/starter-kit/wiki/Code-of-conduct

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Paris Women in Machine Learning & Data Science

Technology

Data Science

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Machine Learning

Big Data

Open Source

Women in Technology

Data Management

Professional Women

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Data Visualization

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