The ADIA Lab Symposium

November 19 - 21, 2024 at Abu Dhabi Global Market

The ADIA Lab Symposium returns for its second edition this November!

The Symposium features a world-class lineup of speakers, including Nobel Prize winners and leading figures from academia, industry, and government, who will discuss cutting-edge advancements and the evolving landscape of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

This year's Symposium will explore critical themes: sustainability, innovation, and trustworthy AI.

Guest Speakers

The ADIA Lab Symposium will feature keynote addresses from some of the most prominent and highly decorated figures in the field, including three Nobel Prize winners.

ADIA Lab’s Research Fellows will present their groundbreaking work, showcasing how data science and AI drive innovation in key areas.

Agenda & Sessions

Please also check out our more detailed Agenda with more information about the individual sessions and presentations.

Symposium Agenda

ADIA Lab Symposium 2024

Day 1: Tuesday, Nov 19

09:00 – 09:30 | Breakfast
09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Remarks
10:00 – 12:30 | Trustworthy AI
Guido Imbens, Sandy Pentland, Shafi Goldwasser, Carme Artigas
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 – 15:30 | Deep Dive Sessions: How to Make AI More Trustworthy?
Session A: Causal Methods to Improve the Trustworthiness of AI Models
Session B: Adversarial AI: Ensuring Robustness and Security
Session C: Federated Learning and Data Privacy
15:30 – 16:15 | Round Table Discussion: Summarizing Deep Dive Sessions
16:15 – 17:00 | Coffee & Networking

Day 2: Wednesday, Nov 20

09:00 – 09:45 | Breakfast
09:45 – 10:00 | Opening Remarks
10:00 – 12:00 | Sustainability in AI
Steven Chu, Torsten Hoefler, Jonathan Ledgard, Patrick McSharry
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
13:00 – 14:45 | Deep Dive Sessions: How to Use AI to Create a More Sustainable Future?
Session A: Climate Risk Modeling and AI in Financial Markets
Session B: Digital Economy and Climate Change
Session C: AI Applications for Climate Monitoring, Prediction and Adaptation
14:45 – 15:30 | Round Table Discussion: Summarizing Deep Dive Sessions
15:30 – 17:00 | Poster Fair and Refreshments

Day 3: Thursday, Nov 21

09:00 – 09:45 | Breakfast
09:45 – 10:00 | Opening Remarks
10:00 – 12:30 | Innovation with AI
Dan Shechtman, Jack Dongarra, Heidi Wyle, Edward Jung
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 – 14:45 | ADIA Lab Celebrations
Best Paper Award: Ceremony for Winners of the 2023 Call for Papers
Data Competition: Presentation and Announcement of the Winners
14:45 – 15:30 | Round Table Discussion: ADIA Lab, What's Next?
15:30 – 15:45 | Closing Remarks
15:45 – 16:30 | Coffee and Networking

Poster Session

Our Wednesday afternoon Poster Session will feature a captivating showcase of research. Come and explore a diverse array of projects, connect with researchers, and engage in insightful discussions. This is a perfect opportunity to expand your network in a dynamic, interactive setting while enjoying refreshments and finger food.

Find all poster abstracts and bios at the link below.

Registration

Seize the opportunity to engage with the brightest minds in Data Science and AI.

Registration is complimentary and is on a first-come, first-served basis.