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Are you an investor in Deep Tech AI? Then join us on the 23rd of January 2025! For the Deep Tech AI Investor Match Making Event. This event brings together AI startups and investors to collaborate, pitch, and explore exciting opportunities in the industry. 📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 ⏰ Time: 13:00 - 17:30 (doors open at 12:30) 📍 Location: Startup Village, Science Park 608, 1098 XH Amsterdam Programme: - 13:00 - 13:30: Plenary keynote: “Successful AI Business - Where are the Opportunities?” - 13:30 - 14:00: Plenary keynote: “Funding Rounds in Phases & Form for Deep Tech” - 14:10 - 15:00: Italian Table Setup: long-table discussions with investors rotating every 10 minutes - 15:15 - 16:00: Plenary Investor Panel: “Investment & IP in Deep Tech AI” - 16:00 - 16:30: 3 Most Wanted: quick startup pitches (5 minutes each) with Q&A - 16:30 - 17:30: Roundup and networking drinks Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eQK5e_qs Organised with our partners ROM InWest, StartupAmsterdam and TTT-AI | Thematic Technology Transfer Artificial Intelligence. #investor #deeptech #ai #startups

📢 We need another recap. Because what an amazing afternoon we had at the Amsterdam AI Highlights Event last week. We loved connecting with so many of you from the AI community. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and toasted to a new year of projects and collaborations! 🎤Highlights from the evening: 1. Opening by our head of the board of Amsterdam AI: Frank Kresin! 2. Prof. Sandjai Bhulai gave a keynote on “Controversy Detection with AI,” sharing how the media can shape narratives and the impact of what we post online true or not. It was great! Thank you Sandjai! 3. The AI & Sustainability panel featuring Stevan Rudinac, Patricia Lago, and Jurjen Helmus, PhD. We could’ve kept the discussion going all evening. 4.❗Then it was time to announce the Amsterdam AI Thesis Awards Winners! The important process of selection was explained by Jieying C. who is chair of the Selection Committee together with Ana Oprescu and many more (read on our website). Also thank you to Lise Stork and Navchetan Awasthi for leading the Steering Comittee. 2024 Winners are: 🌟 Mana Douma (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) "Modeling Complex Cases of Heteroscedasticity with Polynomial Regression" -Supervisor: Emma Beauxis-Aussalet 🌟 Puck Voorham (Universiteit van Amsterdam) "Constraint-based causal discovery for interpretable machine learning in medical diagnostics" -Supervisor: Dean McHugh 🌟 Oline Ranum (Universiteit van Amsterdam) "3D Awareness, Geometry & Linguistics in Neural Sign Language Representations" -Supervisor: Floris Roelofsen 🌟 Walter Simoncini (Universiteit van Amsterdam) "FUNGI: Features From Unsupervised Gradients" -Supervisors: Spyros Gidaris, Andrei Bursuc, and Yuki Asano We ended the evening with a fun networking reception and got to check out 14 poster presentations full of fresh research ideas. Happy holidays!

🚀 Catch-up AI news 🚀 1️⃣ Amsterdam Data Systems Meetup: Our Amsterdam Data Systems meetup was a succes! Keynotes and talks from industry leaders like Marcin Zukowski (co-founder of Snowflake), Andy Pavlo (CMU), and Hannes Mühleisen (DuckDB) shed light on cutting-edge developments in data systems. Highlights included a panel on overlooked problems in data systems, and exciting insights from Etienne Dilocker (Weaviate) and Boaz Leskes (MotherDuck) on the future of vector search and cloud-powered analytics. 📊💡 Thank you for joining! 2️⃣ TACIT - AI for Accessibility: Exciting news from the world of AI! The new program Inclusive Technologies for Access and Social Participation (TACIT), led by TU Delft’s Alessandro Bozzon, focuses on developing AI technologies that enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This project aims to create more inclusive digital services and support the European Accessibility Act. 🌍🤖 3️⃣ AI Debate - Countdown Begins! The National AI Debate is just 1.5 weeks away! Don’t miss keynotes from Carlo Ruiz (NVIDIA) and Richard Zoontjens (TU/e) discussing AI development and supercomputing technologies. Be sure to grab your free ticket at www.nationaalaidebat.nl. 🎤📅

✨ ELIAS-ELLIS-VISMAC Winter School 2025 ✨ Why sign up? 📅 January 27–31, 2025 | 📍 Brunico, Italy Dive into a week of AI research, networking, and collaboration! Programme: 📖 Expert talks on foundation models, multimodal learning, robotics, and sustainable AI 🎓 Tutorials & keynotes from top researchers and industry leaders 🎨 PhD poster sessions showcasing innovative projects 🤝 Social events for networking in scenic Brunico Confirmed Speakers: 🌟 Cees Snoek (Universiteit van Amsterdam) 🌟 Laura Leal-Taixé (NVIDIA) 🌟 Jakob Verbeek (Meta) …and more! Limited to 100 participants, with special spots for CVPL members and local PhD students. 📢 Don’t miss this chance and grab your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dFxYDgMn ELLIS unit Amsterdam, ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, ICAI - Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence

🚨 Advanced AI for Surveillance Robots: The Future of Security At LAB42, in collaboration with TU Delft, TNO, and the Koninklijke Marechaussee, their developing intelligent surveillance robots within the OpenBots consortium to support security personnel. Using generative AI, similar to the technology behind ChatGPT, we’re teaching robots to navigate, assess situations, and respond appropriately in unpredictable environments. Robots offer benefits like 24/7 operation, enhanced perception, and risk mitigation, all without replacing human staff. The goal? A seamless collaboration between humans and robots. The team at LAB42, led by Cees Snoek, is developing innovative algorithms to make robots even smarter. Together, we’re building towards a secure future where technology and humans work hand in hand. Read: https://lnkd.in/dGFNQ96A

🔍 Why Does AI Transparency in Journalism Matter? Recent research by the AI, Media and Democracy Lab sheds light on Dutch citizens' concerns and expectations regarding AI-generated news. As generative AI becomes key in newsrooms, transparency is a must for maintaining trust. Key findings include: 📰 Concerns: Misinformation, polarization, and erosion of trust were top worries. ✅ Transparency: Audiences strongly prefer clear AI disclosure, with visible labels or watermarks and details on how AI was used. 🔗 Trust Building: Transparency alone isn’t enough improving digital literacy and engaging audiences in disclosure practices are vital steps. This research highlights that while being open about AI use is a positive step, it’s just the beginning. Balancing innovation with responsibility is essential for fostering trust in AI augmented journalism. Learn more about how transparency can empower audiences and redefine journalism’s relationship with AI. #AI #Transparency Read here: https://lnkd.in/emDh5z6f

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: AI Innovation in Amsterdam! In the latest episode of Snoek op de zolder, UvA Professor/Director Amsterdam AI Cees Snoek discusses the current state of #AI research, the role of ICAI - Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence labs (QUVA, AIM, Atlas), and how industry players can strengthen Amsterdam's position as an AI hub. Cees also explores the appeal of Germany for AI talent, the role of the ELLIS unit Amsterdam network in fostering PhD opportunities, and the sustainability of AI applications in the Netherlands. 🎧 Go listen to the conversation and let us know in the comments what you think! Here:https://lnkd.in/eN95W8hQ

🌟 What to Expect at our Amsterdam AI Highlights Event this week?🌟 This Thursday we begin with a warm welcome from Frank Kresin and a keynote by Sandjai Bhulai on “Controversy Detection with #AI: From Identification to Intervention”, exploring how AI navigates sensitive issues with actionable solutions. Next, a panel discussion on #AI & #Sustainability, featuring: ✨ Stevan Rudinac: Multimedia analytics for societal challenges. ✨ Patricia Lago: Sustainable software engineering and green IT. ✨ Peter Bolhuis: Biomolecular processes and sustainability. ✨ Jurjen Helmus, PhD: Digital twins and EV infrastructure solutions. 🗓 Date: Dec 12, 2024 📍 Location: NU Building, Vrije Universiteit ⏰ Time: 15:00-16:30 (Reception follows) More info: https://lnkd.in/e3Yw99TB

✨ NeurIPS Fest 2024: A vibrant gathering of AI/ML researchers from all over the Netherlands 🚀 💠 The ELLIS Unit Amsterdam hosted its third annual NeurIPS Fest on November 28, 2024, at LAB42 UvA , bringing together 120 registered participants and showcasing 25 posters 💠 This year, the event was co-organized in collaboration with the ELLIS unit Nijmegen and the ELLIS unit Delft, creating a vibrant gathering for AI/ML researchers across the Netherlands 💠 Prof. Dr. Cees Snoek presented the unit's updates to the community, including; (1) the Inclusion of new research themes to expand the ELLIS unit scope, which are the Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems (SIAS) and the Tabular Representation Learning (TRL); (2) Launch of the new ELLIS unit Amsterdam website, and (3) Announcement of the new director for the ELLIS unit Amsterdam; Dr. Jan-Willem van de Meent 💠 A keynote talk 'Diffusions, flows, and other stories' by Dr. Christian Andersson Naesseth, who shared insights from his impressive contribution to the NeurIPS 2024 Conference with five accepted papers this year 💠 A poster session that offered an excellent opportunity for discussion, feedback, and networking, thereby strengthening the connections within the ELLIS communities across the Netherlands. 🔗 Detailed recap can be read here: https://lnkd.in/e7fhrUYS #AI #ML #ELLISunitAmsterdam #ELLISunitDelft #ELLISunitNijmegen #ELLISforEurope

🌟 Introducing Our Keynote Speaker for the Amsterdam AI Highlights Event next week: We’re happy to welcome Professor Sandjai Bhulai! As a leading expert in Business Analytics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Prof. Bhulai specializes in planning and optimization under uncertainty. In his keynote, titled “Controversy Detection with AI: From Identification to Intervention,” he will take us on a journey into how AI can identify contentious topics and move toward actionable solutions. 🗓 Date: December 12, 2024 📍 Location: NU Building, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ⏰ Time: 15:00 - 16:30 (Reception follows) It will be a full programme with keynote speaker, panel discussion, Thesis Award winners, bubbles, poster presentations and more, join us here: https://lnkd.in/e3Yw99TB