Sep 24 "Fine-tune AI Models with LoRA Workshop" - Women Building GenAI Session 5

📢 !!! Rescheduled !!! → Wed, Sep 24 @ 19:00 (London Time)

Lets us fine-tune AI into more specialized and useful versions.

🌐 Location: [Online — shorturl.at/7nZZx](shorturl.at/7nZZx)
🎤 Speaker: Siqi Zhu (Software Developer, FinTech; M.A. specialized in AI, Cambridge University)
👩‍💻 This is a hands-on, collaborative group for women to explore generative AI tech and opportunities together.

What’s This About?
Curious how to fine-tune big AI models without expensive labs or hardware?
In this session, you’ll learn LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) — a simple, efficient technique for customizing large AI models in Google Colab (with free GPU access).

Why LoRA Matters

• 💸 Saves money (no need for costly retraining)
• 🤯 Keeps prior knowledge (doesn’t “forget” old skills)
• 💾 Tiny add-ons instead of massive new models

Think of it as a lightweight jacket for your model—you keep the base, but instantly add a new style. 🧥✨

Agenda

• LoRA 101 (20 min): What it is & why it matters
• Hands-On Training (30 min): Fine-tune your own mini model in Colab
• Use Case Jam (10 min): Brainstorm how to apply it in your projects

What You’ll Need

• Google account (for Colab)
• Internet connection 🌐
• Curiosity & creativity ✨

Speaker Bio
Siqi Zhu is a Software Developer in FinTech with a Master’s specialised in Artificial Intelligence from Cambridge University. She’s passionate about large language models and loves experimenting with them through side projects.
Notes

• On the waitlist? You can still join—no extra steps needed. shorturl.at/7nZZx
• This group is a supportive, collaborative space where women experiment, learn, and build with generative AI.

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🎉 Join us, roll up your sleeves, and see how approachable (and fun!) customizing AI can be.
💪✨ Let’s shape AI for humans—together.