HCAIM

Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning. Perspectives from the Industry. Event by CeADAR.
2022-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning (PPML) is the umbrella term used to describe Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) that can protect individuals’ data privacy in data analysis. With vast amounts of data being collected from online and offline resources, significant challenges in preserving privacy have emerged. Both industry and academia are trying to catch up with these technologies, and great work is being done.
Join us on May 12, 2022 (Thursday) at 11:00 CET for a discussion about PPML with some industry experts to review some of the progress achieved to date by these companies. The panel will consist of IBM talking about their seminal work on differential privacy, Oblivious.AI talking about secure enclaves and Inpher.io discussing their secret computing PET. Following a brief description of these PETs, we will have a short panel discussion, then we will open up the floor for the audience to ask questions.
Panellists:

Dr. Naoise Holohan. IBM Research
Dr. Jack Fitzsimons. Oblivious AI
Manuel Capel. Inpher

For registration, click here. This event is organized by HCAIM partner CeADAR – Ireland’s Centre for Applied AI.

AI Ethicon
2022-06-16 09:45 - 2022-06-17 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
AI solutions are now ubiquitous and transforming our societies at an unprecedented rate. With numerous examples of unethical AI use, the need for a better understanding of the ethical use of AI technologies in our societies is more pressing than ever.
The AI Ethicon is an event, suitable for students in AI, professionals and enthusiasts, regardless of their experience in AI and PPML, however with at least the following foundation skills:

Strong technological background with at least a basic level of Python programming experience (and/or alternatively R).
At least some general idea or practical experience in machine learning.
Basic knowledge of data privacy concepts.
Interest in ethics and cutting-edge technology for the good of humanity.

You are welcome to join us regardless of your experience in the field!

We have divided the event into two days with several activities and exciting challenges in the application area of Artificial Intelligence from an Ethical perspective. The Ethicon is geared toward potential students interested in starting the Human-Centred AI Master’s Programme, however, everyone is welcome!
View the full programme here.

Why Participate?

Take the opportunity to relate with an international audience.
Talk with experts in AI and Ethics.
Test yourself on the most recent AI challenges.
Participation on day one will entitle you to get a Certificate of Achievement issued by HCAIM and the four participating universities.
Participation on day two will allow you to have a Certificate from NVIDIA.

WHEN:

June 16-17, 2022

WHERE:

Technological University Dublin
University of Naples Federico II
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Trustworthy AI in Practice. From High-Level Principles to Data Science Practice
2022-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
While the topic of Trustworthy AI has been appearing on many policy-and corporate agendas over the last 3 to 5 years, translating often rather abstract goals and terminology into data science practice and organisational day-to-day reality, is not an easy task.

On Sept 15, 2022, 12:00 AM CET, Dr Tjerk Timan, a senior policy analyst at the Netherlands Organization for Applied Research (TNO), will delve into recent cases in which in a multi-disciplinary setting, his team aimed to actually put Trustworthy AI principles into practice. During the development of an AI-based service they started off by looking at the oversight and auditability of such a system and the different roles, responsibilities and (technical) tools to assess and ameliorate AI-based systems towards a higher level of trustworthiness.

Dr Timan will highlight two use cases in which he investigated bias, model robustness and explainability, and will show parts of a handbook-in-the making on how to set up AI experiments within organisations based on our experiences in these- and other use cases.

Speaker: Tjerk Timan, Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research

This event is organized by HCAIM partner CeADAR – Ireland’s Centre for Applied AI.

2023 AI Ethicon
2023-04-20 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Brussels)
We are excited to announce the upcoming AI Ethicon event taking place on 20 April 2023. With AI solutions transforming society at an unprecedented rate, the event will provide a platform for participants to better understand the ethical issues and uses of these technologies.
The event will take place at 10:15 CET at Technological University Dublin, University of Naples Federico II, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, or Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Please note that participants must currently be registered in the HCAIM programme in either of the four participating academic institutions.
More information is available here.
Registration is now open. Register here.

Join Diya Wynn in Dublin for a Day Dedicated to Ethical AI!
2023-04-25 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) | TU Dublin Tallaght Campus, Blessington Rd, Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
We are thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, 25th April at 11 hrs IST (12 hrs CET), TU Dublin Tallaght Campus will be hosting a keynote speech by Diya Wynn. Diya is the Senior Practice Manager in Responsible AI for AWS Machine Learning Solutions Lab, and she is leading the practice on global customer engagement.
Diya is an internationally recognized technologist, with over 25 years of experience in scaling products for acquisition, driving inclusion, diversity & equity initiatives, and leading operational transformation across industries. She will be sharing her insights on establishing an AI/ML operating model that enables inclusive and responsible products.
Diya is also an international best-selling author and has spoken at industry events across 15 countries, including Ukraine, Belgium, Australia, and the United Nations General Assembly. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her leadership and advocacy, including the AWS Inclusion Ambassador Award, Makers Influencers & Innovators in STEM, and ID&E Technologist of the Year, to name a few.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in responsible AI. The event will be held at TU Dublin Tallaght Campus, and the specific room will be announced shortly. We look forward to seeing you there!

Conference on Human-Centred Regulation of AI (HCRAI)
2023-06-28 | 1117 Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., BME Building I, Room 028, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., BME Building I, Room 028, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
Research into the laws and automation of rational thinking and acting has been going on for centuries and has accelerated over the last eight decades within the framework of artificial intelligence (AI). The technological advances of the last decade have opened the door to the mass production of AI products and prompted an existential question: how to create an ethical and human-centred AI regulation that also protects the Earth’s biosphere and supports further development?
The single-day Human-Centred Regulation of AI (HCRAI) Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Speakers will discuss the EU AI Act, including its objectives, structure, interpretation, available information resources and educational elements, case studies, as well as practical steps required for different stakeholders and AI developers. The morning session will overview various aspects of the EU AI Act, and the afternoon session will highlight educational and technological challenges and present case studies. The conference will end with a round-table discussion.
Speakers. B. Hankó (State secretary, MCI), J. Levendovszky (Vice rector, BME), H. Charaf (Dean, BME VIK), D. Tzanidakis, D. Petrányi (ELTE), L. Bódis (Deputy state secretary, MCI), Á. Tényi (E-Group), TBA (QTICS), B. Feeney (HCAIM project, TUD), P. Antal (BME VIK), K. Mezei (BME GTK), M. Héder (BME GTK), Sz. Németh (Continental), TBA (NVIDIA), TBA (Microsoft), Tarry Singh, (Real AI B.V.), Gabriele Franco, and more.
More information and the full program are available here.
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Location: 1117 Budapest, Magyar tudósok körútja 2., BME Building I, Room 028
Website: https://hcaim.bme.hu/hcrai
Registration: https://forms.gle/vDc2bDo5xNW25v6W6

HCAI-EP 2023: The Human-Centred AI Education & Practice Conference
2023-12-14 - 2023-12-15 | TU Dublin Tallaght Campus, Blessington Rd, Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
We are delighted to announce the Human-Centred AI Education and Practice (HCAI-EP) conference, organized on December 14-15, 2023 by the Irish ACM SIGCSE Chapter, the Technological University of Dublin and supported by the Human-Centred AI MSc (HCAIM). This conference serves as a platform for researchers and practitioners to explore and share high-quality contributions in the field of Human-Centred AI in Education and Practice.
Submission Categories:

Papers: Research or practice papers (6 pages) for presentation and publication in the HCAI-EP proceedings in the ACM Digital Library.
Short Papers: 3 to 4-page papers on research or practice, published on the conference website (not in the ACM Digital Library).
Posters: Single-page abstracts published in the HCAI-EP proceedings in the ACM Digital Library, with a corresponding poster presentation at the conference.

Submission Details: All contributions should be submitted via EasyChair. Before submitting, please review the detailed submission format instructions and guidelines available on the conference website.
Themes of Interest:

Education: Human-Centred AI Education Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Assessing and Providing Feedback, Inclusivity and Diversity, Tools for Human-Centred AI Education, Ethics, and Policy Integration.
Practice: Human-Centred AI in Digital Transformation, Integration into Production Models, Healthcare, Building Trust, Transparency, Explainable AI (XAI), and Fintech.

Timeline:

Conference Dates: December 14-15, 2023
Call for Participation: August 21, 2023
Full and Short Papers Submission Deadline: October 15, 2023
Notification of Paper Acceptance: October 31, 2023
Final Camera-Ready Paper Submission: November 19, 2023

Contact Information: For any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to the conference chairs at hcaimep23@easychair.org.
We welcome submissions from all stages of education and practice related to Human-Centred AI. Join us in shaping the future of AI education and practice. We look forward to your valuable contributions!

WEBINAR: Human-Centered ML in Mobile and Wearable Data Ecosystems
2024-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
CeADAR invites you to a webinar on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at 11 AM Dublin time, featuring Sofia Yfantidou from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Sofia is a prominent figure in the field of Human-Centred AI, with a focus on mobile and wearable data. Register for the event here.

About the Talk:

The tech talk will explore the fascinating convergence of mobile and wearable technologies, machine learning algorithms, and human-centred concerns within the Ubiquitous Computing domain. This convergence has opened up numerous industrial applications, from healthcare monitoring to workplace safety, remote assistance, and more. However, the enthusiastic adoption of machine learning in such technologies raises significant ethical dilemmas and biases.

Sofia Yfantidou’s talk will delve into original research spanning user interaction, data collection, and algorithmic equity. She will propose innovative solutions to mitigate alignment challenges, including a framework for designing and evaluating technologies for behaviour change interventions, open datasets for interdisciplinary research, and methodologies for fairness-aware computing.

By emphasizing the integration of technical advancements with human-centred values, Sofia advocates for a holistic approach to mobile and wearable computing. Her talk highlights the importance of aligning machine learning systems with societal needs and expectations.

About the Speaker:

Sofia Yfantidou is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow at the Innovative Training Network “Real-time Analytics for the Internet of Sports” (RAIS) and a Doctoral Candidate at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. She has previously worked with industry leaders such as Siemens Mobility and Nokia Bell Labs, focusing on mobile and wearable computing and human-centred machine learning. Sofia is known for her research on defining, quantifying, and mitigating biases in ubiquitous data and models for health and well-being.

A Heidelberg Laureate Forum alumna and a Grace Hopper scholar, Sofia holds a European Joint Master’s Degree in “Big Data Management and Analytics” from leading European universities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of Human-Centred AI. Mark your calendars for March 7th, 2024, and join us for this engaging tech talk.

Register for the event here.

9th International Symposium on Language & Knowledge Engineering - LKE 2024
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-06 | Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman Campus, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7, D07 H6K8, Dublin, D07 H6K8, Ireland
We’re thrilled to announce the 9th International Symposium on Language & Knowledge Engineering (LKE 2024) taking place in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland, from June 4th to 6th. The symposium is organized by the School of Enterprise Computing and Digital Transformation at the Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman Campus, LKE 2024 promises to be a dynamic forum for the exchange of scientific results, experiences, and the sharing of new knowledge.
Explore, Discover, Innovate:
Join us for an immersive experience featuring cutting-edge tracks:

Language and Knowledge Engineering: From Natural Language Processing to Human-Computer Interaction, dive into the latest advancements.
Scholarly Information Processing: Uncover the world of bibliographic research, AI, and data mining with a focus on knowledge dissemination.
Computational Approaches: Explore smart cities, robotics, and computational intelligence, shaping the future of language and knowledge engineering.
AI and Ethics: Delve into the ethical dimensions of AI, exploring human-centered approaches and socially responsible AI.

Why Attend?

Special Issues: Selected papers will be featured in prestigious journals, contributing to the global discourse.
Networking: Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and peers, fostering collaborations that transcend boundaries.
Innovation: Ignite your curiosity, challenge norms, and be at the forefront of revolutionary ideas.

Mark Your Calendar:

CFP Issued: October 2023
Submission Deadline: January 15th, 2024
Conference: June 4th to 6th, 2024
Location: Dublin, Ireland

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this transformative event! For more details and submission guidelines, visit the symposium website.
