Hands-on AI Tools and Techniques Workshop Series ~ Introduction to Machine Learning
Date
- Tuesday October 3, 2023
- 9am - 12pm
Venue
- Level 0 Auditorium, BW B2 and B3
Organizer
Abdelghafour HALIMI
Visualization Core Laboratory
abdelghafour.halimi@kaust.edu.sa
Register
Workshop Materials
- Github link: GitHub Repository
Pre-requisites
- Have KAUST IT credentials (i.e. the one you use to access your KAUST email)
- A computer (Linux/Windows/Mac) with internet connection & terminal
- Essential knowledge of Python is necessary (Pandas, Numpy libraries…)
- Have some experience with working with Conda package manager
Overview
This workshop serves as an introduction to the exciting world of machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI). Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the core concepts, techniques, and applications of machine learning.
Leveraging the state-of-the-art facilities of the KAUST Visualization Core Lab, attendees will have an immersive experience, combining theoretical lessons with practical exercises.
This workshop is ideal for those looking to embark on a journey into AI and machine learning, as well as for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in this rapidly-evolving domain.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone with zero experience (or beginner/junior) who wants to learn Machine Learning, Data Science
- You are a programmer that wants to extend their skills into Data Science and Machine Learning to make yourself more valuable
- Anyone who wants to learn these topics from industry experts that don’t only teach, but have actually worked in the field
- You want to add value to your own business or company you work for, by using powerful Machine Learning tools.
Agenda
Time | Topic | Speaker |
---|---|---|
9:00am - 9:10am | Welcome | Abdelghafour Halimi |
9:10am - 10:15am | Introduction to Machine Learning | Abdelghafour Halimi |
10:15am - 10:30am | Coffee Break | |
10:30am - 12pm | Hands-On Session: Jupyter Notebooks Examples / Q&A | Abdelghafour Halimi |