53. Paris Women in Machine Learning & Data Science @Fondation EDF

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 53rd edition !

All genders may attend our meetups.

Agenda

18:50 - arrival
Please be on time. To respect our speakers, the doors will close once the talks have started.

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19:00 - Launch of the evening by Paris WiMLDS meetup team & EDF

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19:15 - Online Convex Reinforcement Learning and Applications to Energy Management Problems, by Bianca Marin Moreno, PhD student in Applied Mathematics.
Abstract: This presentation investigates online reinforcement learning algorithms for controlling large multi-agent systems in non-stationary environments with unknown dynamics. Our framework is motivated by a demand-side management problem of controlling a large number of thermal electrical appliances in real time so that their average consumption matches a target consumption profile to help balance energy supply and demand. Although motivated by the electricity sector, the proposed algorithms are general and applicable to many fields, such as logistics, economics and ecology.

19:45 - AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Business, by Alina Krasnobrizha, Maître de Conférences Paris Nanterre and CTO in AI startups.
Abstract : In this talk, I will share key insights from my book "La Révolution IA" on how AI is transforming businesses. Drawing from exclusive insights gathered in Silicon Valley, I will bring you passionate stories of its impact on 10 professions and 8 industries. Together, we will explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this new AI-driven world.

20:15 - Welcome to the Broligarchy, by Mathilde Saliou, Tech journalist and writer
Abstract : Led by Donald Trump and a few tech billionaires such as Elon Musk, the United States has fallen into a new era, and could sweep part of the Western world in its wake. In this keynote, we'll try and grasp how we ended up here, and what it means for women and diversity within and outside the tech industry.

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20:45 - Cocktail & Networking
The cocktail is sponsored by EDF.

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After the meet-up, a summary be available on our Medium page : https://wimlds-paris.medium.com/

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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