Vector Institute Hosts First Research Symposium and Job Fair for AI Talent
On February 22, 2019, the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence held its inaugural Research Symposium and Job Fair in Toronto, marking one of the largest gatherings of machine learning talent in Canada. The event attracted over 300 attendees, including master’s students, PhD candidates, post-docs, faculty, and industry professionals from across Canada and abroad. It featured presentations by notable researchers such as David Duvenaud on Neural Ordinary Differential Equations and Hassan Ashtiani on Gaussian Mixture Models. Additionally, 56 research posters showcased recent advancements in AI, covering topics from cancer classification to trajectory tracking. Twenty industry sponsors and health partners participated, offering networking opportunities and recruiting for roles in data science, engineering, and project management. The symposium served as a crucial platform for connecting academic researchers with industry leaders, facilitating collaborations and career opportunities within the growing artificial intelligence sector. Attendees represented diverse institutions, including the University of Toronto, McGill University, and Harvard University, highlighting the event's significant reach and impact on the local and international AI community.
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Vector Institute Hosts First Research Symposium and Job Fair for AI Talent
On February 22, 2019, the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence held its inaugural Research Symposium and Job Fair in Toronto, marking one of the largest gatherings of machine learning talent in Canada. The event attracted over 300 attendees, including master’s students, PhD candidates, post-docs, faculty, and industry professionals from across Canada and abroad. It featured presentations by notable researchers such as David Duvenaud on Neural Ordinary Differential Equations and Hassan Ashtiani on Gaussian Mixture Models. Additionally, 56 research posters showcased recent advancements in AI, covering topics from cancer classification to trajectory tracking. Twenty industry sponsors and health partners participated, offering networking opportunities and recruiting for roles in data science, engineering, and project management. The symposium served as a crucial platform for connecting academic researchers with industry leaders, facilitating collaborations and career opportunities within the growing artificial intelligence sector. Attendees represented diverse institutions, including the University of Toronto, McGill University, and Harvard University, highlighting the event's significant reach and impact on the local and international AI community.
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