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03/10 - 04/10 at STAGEONE OERLIKON

PRESENTED BY

AGENDA

SPEAKERS

Dr. Jochen Papenbrock

Head of Financial Technology at NVIDIA

Dr. Thorsten Kurth

Senior Software Engineer at NVIDIA

Prof. Ciira Maina

Director at Data Science Africa

PD Dr. Alexander Ilic

Co-Founder & Executive Director at ETH AI Center

Martin Hirzel

President at Swissmem

Leonardo De Marchi

VP of Labs at Thomson Reuters

Prof. Anikó Hannák

Assistant Professor at University of Zurich

Dennis Meier

Chapter Lead AI at UBS

Claudio Mirti

Senior Advanced Analytics & AI Specialist EMEA at Microsoft

Prof. Björn Ommer

Head of Computer Vision & Learning Group at LMU

Dr. Hendrik Strobelt

Sr Research Scientist at MIT-IBM AI Lab

Prof. Alexander Lex

Associate Professor at University of Utah

TRACKS & WORKSHOPS

  • Human-centered design beyond interfaces
    Human-centered design beyond interfaces
    Thu, 03 Oct
    StageOne
    03 Oct 2024, 14:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    Artificial intelligence (AI) presents significant opportunities but also raises questions about job design and AI's impact on work. This track explores the intersection of technology development and work psychology, presenting research on human-centered AI in healthcare, construction, and railways.
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  • Open Source LLMs and the Swiss AI Initiative
    Open Source LLMs and the Swiss AI Initiative
    Thu, 03 Oct
    StageOne
    03 Oct 2024, 14:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    The Swiss AI Initiative, led by ETHZ and EPFL, aims to build Generative AI Foundation Models in Switzerland. Involving over 70 professors and leveraging 10M GPU hours on the Alps supercomputer, this track presents work on a Swiss LLM, climate models, and a foundation model for Science.
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  • Intelligence Augmentation
    Intelligence Augmentation
    Thu, 03 Oct
    StageOne
    03 Oct 2024, 14:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    focuses on fostering effective human-AI collaboration. Participants will explore state-of-the-art interfaces from the IVIA Lab through a keynote on RLHF, healthcare design, and explainability techniques, followed by an interactive workshop to engage with these interfaces and provide feedback.
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  • AI in Finance and Sustainable Investing
    AI in Finance and Sustainable Investing
    Thu, 03 Oct
    StageOne
    03 Oct 2024, 14:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    Part I of the AI in Financial Services Track covers recent AI trends, banking transformations, AI use case management, and technology strategies. Part II focuses on AI and big data applications in capital and real estate markets, including greenwashing detection and ESG analyses.
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  • Human-Centric Computing in the Age of AI Track (part 1)
    Human-Centric Computing in the Age of AI Track (part 1)
    Thu, 03 Oct
    StageOne
    03 Oct 2024, 14:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This workshop on Human-Centric Computing highlights the latest advancements in understanding human interaction with the physical world. It focuses on mixed reality applications, medical AR, telepresence, and immersive entertainment and concludes with hosted demos.
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  • Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: Smart Solutions for Smart Cities
    Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: Smart Solutions for Smart Cities
    Thu, 03 Oct
    StageOne
    03 Oct 2024, 14:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This mobility track explores future solutions for city transport, covering regulatory frameworks, algorithmic fairness, data-driven congestion strategies, computer vision, digital twins, and open data. A panel will integrate these insights, emphasizing AI's role in urban mobility.
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  • AI for Science
    AI for Science
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 09:30
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This workshop explores AI's impact on science, featuring presentations on cardiovascular data, physics simulations, weather prediction, and vehicle optimization. A panel will discuss AI's capabilities and challenges, ending with insights on using AI to reduce engineering costs.
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  • Responsible AI
    Responsible AI
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 09:30
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This workshop on "responsible AI" explores methods to mitigate bias, promote fairness, enhance transparency, and ensure safety in AI systems. It approaches these issues from computer science, digital ethics, and legal perspectives through talks, interactive sessions, group work, and discussions.
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  • Generative AI
    Generative AI
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 09:30
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This workshop on GenAI explores the latest advancements and future possibilities in AI, examining developments from technical and legal perspectives, showcasing real use cases, and concluding with a discussion on the societal impact and the kind of society we envision with AI.
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  • Systems for Cost-Efficient AI
    Systems for Cost-Efficient AI
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 09:30
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This workshop addresses the challenges and opportunities in designing software infrastructure for training and serving large-scale AI models, highlighting advances in cost-efficient AI training on public clouds and GPU clusters, & discussing future challenges for foundation and generative AI models
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  • Human-Centric Computing in the Age of AI Track (part 2)
    Human-Centric Computing in the Age of AI Track (part 2)
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 09:30
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This workshop on Human-Centric Computing highlights the latest advancements in understanding human interaction with the physical world. It focuses on mixed reality applications, medical AR, telepresence, and immersive entertainment and concludes with a panel discussion.
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  • Fostering Equitable and Inclusive Technology Innovation
    Fostering Equitable and Inclusive Technology Innovation
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 09:30
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    This track addresses how healthcare innovations can create or perpetuate health inequalities, bringing diverse stakeholders to explore strategies for fostering equitable & inclusive technology ecosystems, with a focus on overcoming systemic barriers & integrating diversity in tech development
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  • Unlocking the Potential of Library Data as Treasure Trove for Applied AI
    Unlocking the Potential of Library Data as Treasure Trove for Applied AI
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 15:00 – 16:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    Join our workshop to explore AI's potential with library data. Learn scalable analysis of literature, AI tools, and how NLP and computer vision transform historical collections.
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  • Innosuisse Innovation Funding
    Innosuisse Innovation Funding
    Fri, 04 Oct
    StageOne
    04 Oct 2024, 15:00 – 16:00
    StageOne, Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
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WHAT TO EXPECT

The Main Stage at the AI+X Summit 2024 hosts keynote speakers, panels, and talks that set the tone for the event, featuring visionary leaders and thought-provoking discussions. It is the central hub for groundbreaking insights and high-level overviews of the current and future state of AI.

Tracks at the AI+X Summit 2024 are in-depth sessions focused on specific AI topics, designed to provide deep insights and actionable strategies in areas like Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI in Finance, Human-Centric Computing, and more. Each track features expert speakers and discussions that explore the latest advancements and challenges in their respective fields, making them essential for anyone looking to stay ahead in the AI landscape.

The Innovator Stage is dedicated to showcasing the real-world applications of AI, spotlighting the groundbreaking work of startups and established innovators. This dynamic space will feature keynotes, short panels, and presentations that dive deep into AI use cases across industries. Attendees will gain insight into how AI is already transforming sectors like healthcare, finance, and technology, while also exploring emerging trends and innovations

The Demo Zones feature over 50 exhibitors showcasing the latest AI technologies, products, and solutions, offering attendees a hands-on look at how AI is transforming various industries. It’s a vibrant area where participants can explore innovations and directly interact with exhibitors to learn more about their offerings.

Workshops at the AI+X Summit 2024 are shorter, interactive sessions that resemble the focused approach of the tracks, but are designed for quick, hands-on learning experiences. They offer participants the opportunity to dive into practical skills and applications of AI in a condensed format.


The Networking Lounge is a dedicated space for attendees to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships with fellow AI professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. It facilitates informal interactions and serendipitous meetings that can lead to new opportunities and partnerships.


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