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Workshop and network event on language generation and AI

Come explore the latest advancements, methodologies, and applications in language models and artificial intelligence with us

Info about event

Time

Wednesday 13 December 2023,  at 13:00 - 18:00

Location

Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B
 DK-8000,  Aarhus C

Organizer

CLAI

On December 13, the Center for Language Generation and AI (CLAI) is hosting a workshop and network event at the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), in partnership with AIAS and the Academy of the Technical Sciences (ATV).

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to sharing knowledge and insights.

This event brings together researchers at the forefront of language models, language generation, and artificial intelligence, who will present their innovative projects in this rapidly evolving field. Researchers affiliated with CLAI will offer valuable insights by exploring the latest advancements, methodologies, and applications in language models and artificial intelligence. We shall explore how these developments are shaping the future of technology, education and human interaction.

The day is divided into two parts:

Part I

For those who are already actively working with text generation and language models in their work, research, or teaching, and would like an opportunity to exchange and workshop ideas within the same domains:

13-15                  Workshops on special interests

13-13.15             Welcome: Framing LLMs today  

13.15-15             Groupwork: workshop leaders facilitate an exchange of ideas and experiences in the domains:

  1. State of LLMs and a Danish foundation model (Kristoffer Nielbo)
  2. Teaching (Arthur Hjorth)
  3. Research with LLMs (Andreas Roepstorff)
  4. Productivity and organizations (Mads Rosendahl Thomsen with Lars Frederiksen)

15-15.15             Short responses from the workshop groups

15.15-16             Plenary: The need for institutional policies (Carsten Bergenholtz)

 

Part II

For those who are curious about the work happening at CLAI, want to learn more about text generation and language models, or want to learn about potential connections and applications in their own work:

16-18                  Reception and lightning talks

16-16.10             Welcome

16.10-17             Lightning talks, 5 stations. Each participant can attend 3 of the stations:

  1. Language Model Performance and Development (Kristoffer Nielbo)
  2. Human Creativity and Thinking (Mads Rosendahl Thomsen)
  3. Cognitive Science and Linguistic Research (Rebekah Baglini)
  4. Pedagogical Application (Arthur Hjorth)
  5. Trust and Decision Making (Jens Christian Bjerring)

17-18                   Networking, drinks & snacks

 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Whether you're an enthusiast, student, researcher, or professional in the field, this event offers an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and exchange ideas among fellow participants and field experts. 

 

DEADLINE & REGISTRATION

Registration is free of charge and open until Friday 8 December 2023 at noon.

Sign up for either or both events via the link above

If you're experiencing issues with the registration site, please try another browser (like Firefox or Chrome).

 

LOCATION

Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B
DK-8000  Aarhus C (AIAS). Detailed directions here

 

CONTACT

Scientific questions should be directed to:
Pascale Feldkamp Moreira
E-mail: pascale.moreira@cc.au.dk

For general matters regarding registration, please contact:

Katrine Østerlund Rasmussen, Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS)
E-mail: kara@aias.au.dk 

 

Past events

Workshop and network event on language generation and AI

Come explore the latest advancements, methodologies, and applications in language models and artificial intelligence with us

Info about event

Time

Wednesday 13 December 2023,  at 13:00 - 18:00

Location

Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B
 DK-8000,  Aarhus C

Organizer

CLAI

On December 13, the Center for Language Generation and AI (CLAI) is hosting a workshop and network event at the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), in partnership with AIAS and the Academy of the Technical Sciences (ATV).

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to sharing knowledge and insights.

This event brings together researchers at the forefront of language models, language generation, and artificial intelligence, who will present their innovative projects in this rapidly evolving field. Researchers affiliated with CLAI will offer valuable insights by exploring the latest advancements, methodologies, and applications in language models and artificial intelligence. We shall explore how these developments are shaping the future of technology, education and human interaction.

The day is divided into two parts:

Part I

For those who are already actively working with text generation and language models in their work, research, or teaching, and would like an opportunity to exchange and workshop ideas within the same domains:

13-15                  Workshops on special interests

13-13.15             Welcome: Framing LLMs today  

13.15-15             Groupwork: workshop leaders facilitate an exchange of ideas and experiences in the domains:

  1. State of LLMs and a Danish foundation model (Kristoffer Nielbo)
  2. Teaching (Arthur Hjorth)
  3. Research with LLMs (Andreas Roepstorff)
  4. Productivity and organizations (Mads Rosendahl Thomsen with Lars Frederiksen)

15-15.15             Short responses from the workshop groups

15.15-16             Plenary: The need for institutional policies (Carsten Bergenholtz)

 

Part II

For those who are curious about the work happening at CLAI, want to learn more about text generation and language models, or want to learn about potential connections and applications in their own work:

16-18                  Reception and lightning talks

16-16.10             Welcome

16.10-17             Lightning talks, 5 stations. Each participant can attend 3 of the stations:

  1. Language Model Performance and Development (Kristoffer Nielbo)
  2. Human Creativity and Thinking (Mads Rosendahl Thomsen)
  3. Cognitive Science and Linguistic Research (Rebekah Baglini)
  4. Pedagogical Application (Arthur Hjorth)
  5. Trust and Decision Making (Jens Christian Bjerring)

17-18                   Networking, drinks & snacks

 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Whether you're an enthusiast, student, researcher, or professional in the field, this event offers an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and exchange ideas among fellow participants and field experts. 

 

DEADLINE & REGISTRATION

Registration is free of charge and open until Friday 8 December 2023 at noon.

Sign up for either or both events via the link above

If you're experiencing issues with the registration site, please try another browser (like Firefox or Chrome).

 

LOCATION

Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B
DK-8000  Aarhus C (AIAS). Detailed directions here

 

CONTACT

Scientific questions should be directed to:
Pascale Feldkamp Moreira
E-mail: pascale.moreira@cc.au.dk

For general matters regarding registration, please contact:

Katrine Østerlund Rasmussen, Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS)
E-mail: kara@aias.au.dk