In this introductory talk, we will discuss agent-based models (ABMs) and their use in a business setting. ABMs are used to understand macro behaviours (at the scale of the population) through the lens of micro decisions (i.e. taken by people, households, companies, …). This allows the modeller to incorporate rich detail at the level of […]
This talk is about empowering real estate professionals to harness advanced analytics tools within Microsoft Fabric to revolutionize decision-making. By leveraging Power BI and Azure Synapse, I will demonstrate how to build predictive dashboards that provide actionable insights into key metrics such as property demand, rental trends, and market growth. What Makes This Valuable: Real […]
B2C giants like Microsoft, Facebook, and Google are the face of A/B testing. They run experiments with millions of users and enjoy overwhelming statistical power. Yet surprisingly, one-third of Statsig’s customers are B2B companies. This includes well-known names like Notion and Atlassian, as well as countless smaller B2B companies using experimentation to drive impact. B2B […]
Bias in AI systems is a growing concern, with real-world consequences that affect critical areas such as workplace evaluations and healthcare outcomes. In this joint talk, Danishta and Dimitra from Intel will go beyond theoretical discussions and focus on the practical implications of bias, showing how AI tools like ChatGPT and Whisper can unintentionally perpetuate […]
This event consisted of a talk session with The Trade Desk, followed by a panel discussion. Talk session: Supply Path Optimisation – Building Machine Learning Solutions with Zak Reynolds, Data Scientist @ The Trade Desk. How do you take machine learning from theory to real-world impact? Join us for an engaging technical talk and panel […]
This session will delve into the practicalities of building an LLM application within a traditional industry. We’ll cover the entire journey from proof-of-concept to production, including cost estimation, business impact assessment, and valuable lessons learned from using different LLM providers. A key focus will be on the human element: overcoming the challenges of user adoption […]
Data scientists are increasingly navigating complex legal landscapes, from data privacy regulations to intellectual property challenges in AI models. This practical workshop will cover key legal issues you need to know in 2025, with real-world examples and actionable advice on how to handle them effectively. Learn how top organisations are staying compliant while innovating and […]
This event consisted of a talk session with Digitas, followed by a panel discussion. Talk session: Making Generative AI Useful for Enterprises: From Research Ideas to Deployment with Louis Vainqueur. Partner, Data science @ Digitas, Group Publicis With thousands of new AI papers published monthly, many are quickly set aside and never advance beyond the […]
Talk 1: The Future of Diversity: An Open Letter From Depop A talk with Odie Edo-Osagie In this talk, we’ll explore how our approach to diversity within our work mirrors our approach to diversity within our team. We will be measuring the power of diversity in the data science industry, using our recommendation system as […]