JOIN US FOR A FASCINATING AI-FOCUSED TELECON WITH HOUSTON ILLINI CLUB'S SAM DEY ON SATURDAY, JULY 27 AT 2 PM!

Curious what's behind the AI buzz? Join us for a fascinating AI-focused Zoom telecon with Houston Illini Club's Sam Dey!
 

What: Given the critical importance of AI we are fortunate to have in the Houston Illini Club Soumava (Sam) Dey, a proud Illini. Sam has carved a niche for himself in the world of AI. His educational journey includes a Master of Science degree in Data Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign which with his professional experience has been a cornerstone of his success, providing him with a robust foundation in data science and AI technologies. With over 10 years of experience in data analytics for life insurance and as an Associate Director at a renowned WPP agency, Sam has excelled in using AI analytics to turn data into actionable insights, driving innovation and progress.

Sam's dedication to sharing his expertise is evident through his digital content creation, where he demystifies AI concepts and showcases their practical applications. His primary goal is to harness AI's power to shape the future of various industries while mitigating its potential risks.

Jason Cables, Club President and Mark Ulrich, Communications Chair, will begin the free event for all Houston Illini and their guests. We will then introduce Houston Illini Club member and special guest, Sam Dey, whose presentation highlights includes:

  • Demystifying Large Language Models: An overview of the mechanics behind AI's linguistic prowess.
  • AI's Role in Image Analytics: Insights into how AI is changing the game in visual data interpretation, medical imaging and computer vision technology
  • Advancements in Natural Language Processing: A chronological look at the latest breakthroughs in AI's understanding and generation of human language
  • Interactive Q&A: A chance to engage with Sam and discuss the implications and future of AI.

Why: AI is advancing rapidly, and is affecting us in a variety of ways.Join us via Zoom.

When: Saturday, July 27 at 2 pm - 3 pm

Where: Zoom telecon! A Zoom link will be emailed in advance to those who have RSVP'd via https://houston.illiniclub.org/article.html?aid=517

Zoom recording of the telecom: https://ankura.zoom.us/rec/share/Hw9UAciI6X9efAlH_KCrJsdsbMZRQnjpgbw7ehp2YPFYZPTsgRbGiD5a1DzaJTiU.cTgMuYIwiBnRiDyj, Passcode: A?HR@9&o

 

Event Details

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2:00PM - 3:00PM Sat 27 Jul 2024, Central timezone

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Houston Illini Zoom Telecom! Link will be emailed to those who RSVP.

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Look Who's Coming:

Mark Ulrich
Jason Cables
  Ankura
Huilin Tu
  SLB
James Mack
  CEMEX
Lynn Borker
Ivan Sue
RAFAL KENDRACKI
David Charles
Mark Bielat
  Retired
Dotti Schmoker
Jennifer Ellison
Soumava Dey
  WPP
Ivan Sue
  Ivan P Sue Architecture
Yevgeniy Kondratenko
Stephen Smith
Christina Fowler
  CHO America
Tuan Pham
  Snowflake
Jim Pettinelli
Ken Bayne
Ken Bayne
Jim Pettinelli
Barbara Bozeman
  Illini Club
Adelqui Boué
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